Twentyfour7. - Wärtsilä's stakeholder magazine

The world of Wärtsilä Scrubbers
As regulations to cut emissions get stricter and deadlines loom large, scrubbers are growing in importance. Wärtsilä is leading the way with its innovation. Let's take a closer look. - Innovation, 17 January 2019
Sharing economy hits the waves
Sharing is caring, may be an old cliché but it has become the way our modern economies work. We share houses, holiday homes, cars, and streaming service subscriptions. So why leave the boats and yachts behind? Twentyfour7. looks at this trendy new phenomenon of renting a private boat, which, taking inspiration from its older cousin Airbnb, has been baptised as “Seabnb”. - Innovation, 16 January 2019
An AI spark to illuminate a greener world
Innovative AI technology is transforming how energy is produced, stored, distributed, and consumed. The end result is not just convenience but a step towards a much greater cause - saving the planet. - Energy, 15 January 2019
Sailing solo is not everyone’s cup of tea
Although a keen sailor and a devoted follower of the Golden Globe Race, Wärtsilä's CEO Jaakko Eskola is not one for solo-sailing. He explains why. - People, 10 January 2019
Energy trends that will run the world in 2019
While the world’s need for energy seems to be insatiable, the sources of it are going through a drastic change. A 100% renewable society is becoming a reality for many, while others are making serious commitments towards adopting clean energy. Here are some of the trends for 2019 we believe will take us closer to that goal. - Energy, 9 January 2019
China bans plastic waste imports: a blessing in disguise?
China, the world’s largest plastic waste importer, has thrown the recycling world into turmoil by imposing a ban on the import of most varieties of ‘foreign’ plastic wastes. While this move may seem like a huge blow, it poses an opportunity for everyone to find a more viable solution to the problem of plastic wastes. - Environment, 9 January 2019
Purpose in action
For us Wärtsilians, purpose drives everything we do. Our aim is to make a difference by enabling sustainable societies with smart technology and this vision is embedded in the development of new solutions for businesses, customers, societies – and the future. - People, 8 January 2019
Blockchain – The case for digitalising shipping
Blockchain technology is set to take the shipping industry by storm. The last time something of this magnitude happened, it was called container shipping. While the industry is hoping that the technology will lead to greater transparency and standardisation, it is the potential for cost savings that has everyone intrigued. - Innovation, 2 January 2019
Nina Skorupska, going boldly where no woman has gone before
Nina Skorupska is the Chief Executive of the Renewable Energy Association and has been at the forefront of the march towards renewable energy grids. Now, her goal is to get households in the UK to produce their own electricity for the benefit of all. This is her story. - People, 1 January 2019
Diving deep into the sea of data
If mixing medicine with astronomy to create new smart solutions for the marine and energy industry sounds like a totally bizarre idea to you, think again. This is precisely what two prominent data scientists – Ilona Söchting and Sirkku Karinen – at Wärtsilä, are up to. - People, 27 December 2018
Future engineers go hands-on with Wärtsilä
Attracting young talents is a challenge for all modern-day companies. Wärtsilä boosts its presence in the lives of future engineers by collaborating with educational institutions, and a prime example of this hails from the vast prairie of north-western part of the USA. Read on to hear what takes Montana students to the heat of Florida. - People, 26 December 2018
An energy solution for all seasons
While wind and solar power are considered game changers for the energy market, their intermittent nature has always been a problem. Hybrid plants that use conventional power-generation methods are one sure-fire way to ensure the stability of power supply. But even here, there is potential for improvement. - Energy, 25 December 2018
Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine Ecosystem – A year later
In 2017, technology group Wärtsilä introduced its vision of a Smart Marine Ecosystem to reimagine the future of shipping. A year later, we take stock of how it has helped empower colleagues, customers and the entire marine industry. - Innovation, 21 December 2018
It’s a wrap!
Yet another busy year is coming to its end. Company acquisitions, moving to the new Wärtsilä Helsinki Campus and building a renewed organisation contributed to 2018 being a busy year at Wärtsilä. CEO Jaakko Eskola sums up the year. - Innovation, 21 December 2018
A frustrated optimist’s call for action
Leaders in the maritime industry are joining forces to support decarbonisation through the Global Maritime Forum’s call to action initiative. Wärtsilä’s CEO Jaakko Eskola is one of them. A chat with him reveals that he remains an optimist despite the slow pace of change. - Environment, 20 December 2018
Multiple awards for Gas Fest 2017, the ultimate un-conference
Over a hundred high-level leaders from the global onshore and offshore gas community came together during the first edition of the Gas Fest in Amsterdam. While the participants were full of praise for the format and experience, little did they or the organisers know it would turn out to be an award-winning B2B event. - Innovation, 20 December 2018
Planting green shoots of hope against climate change
Gandhi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” For me, the three-day Climate Reality Project Leadership Corps Training in Berlin was a reminder of that. - People, 19 December 2018
Outside-in
With years of experience and industry know-how, Ulrik Friis brings tremendous value to Wärtsilä’s new Oil & Gas team. See how his deep understanding of the industry can help foster greater collaboration between partners. - People, 18 December 2018
Taking the hybrid way
Drops of water make an ocean and small changes lead to a revolution. The new Wärtsilä hybrid centre has a similar strategy — introduce and familiarise the customer with sustainable hybrid technology for their specific vessels to increase the marine industry’s sustainability. - Innovation, 17 December 2018
The world invests for a green planet
The IPCC’s climate change report has made it clear that limiting global warming to 1.5°C is not an optional goal. And while the world needs visionary leaders and disruptive tech, it also needs significant investment to push this goal forward. This year’s COP24 side-event was dedicated to this debate. - Environment, 14 December 2018

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