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In Conversation with Jaakko Eskola
Wärtsilä’s 185th anniversary turned out to be quite a tumultuous year for the company, just as it was for the world. Jaakko Eskola, President & CEO of the company, takes the long view to plot the course for the next decade. - People, 16 January 2020
Ports face challenging calculations in combatting sea-level rise
A new set of predictions published in Nature in October 2019 suggests that sea level rise could threaten triple the number of people than previously thought. Port cities are due to bear the brunt of these effects. - Environment, 15 January 2020
Full steam ahead to the marine industry’s new normal
The maritime sector is at a point of inflection. Faced with a new set of challenges and opportunities, the industry needs to gear up to sail in unchartered waters. Here’s how Wärtsilä can help ship owners and operators stay ahead of the curve. - Innovation, 14 January 2020
Japanese ferries achieve efficiency and lower emissions
Japan has one of the most advanced ferry fleets in the world, thanks in part to Wärtsilä solutions that push the boundaries of energy efficiency and environment-friendliness. - Innovation, 8 January 2020
7 ways to make a ship smarter, leaner and safer with a connected ECDIS
Wärtsilä helps ship owners and operators get more bang for their buck from onboard assets. Wondering how? By connecting a vessel’s Electronic Chart Display and Information System or ECDIS in short. - Environment, 8 January 2020
Enabling energy for all in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast aims to achieve universal energy access by 2025 and triple its generation capacity by 2030. Find out how its public-private energy model can help the country achieve its ambitious energy targets. - Energy, 7 January 2020
Sabetta: Innovation above the Arctic Circle
Navigation along the Northern Sea Route is increasing, but traversing the route remains challenging and requires the highest level of precision. The port of Sabetta in the Russian Arctic is an example of how new technologies can enable safe navigation in extreme conditions. - Innovation, 3 January 2020
Arriving just in time for the future
Late arrival of ships is a costly problem. But Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine technologies and port automation can reduce delays and enable just-in-time shipping. - Innovation, 2 January 2020
The green energy of the future could come from tankers
There are currently 10,240 tankers hauling 3.8 billion gallons of crude oil around the world. We rely on these giant vessels to provide fuel for our cars and to make the plastic goods we use every day. But for how much longer? - Environment, 30 December 2019
Container ships: is bigger always better?
Container ships have increased in size every year since the advent of containerised shipping itself. Will this trend continue in the future? - Innovation, 27 December 2019
2019: Mission accomplished
As another busy year winds down, take a look back at 2019’s most popular stories. Before turning the calendar over, make sure you’re caught up on all the company’s news and accomplishments. - Innovation, 23 December 2019
Delivering on a deal that revolutionises the maritime industry
In October, Anglo-Eastern agreed with Wärtsilä on a programme to digitalise its global fleet of more than 600 vessels in what was one of the maritime industry’s largest digitalisation deals ever. What does this mean for the sector? - Innovation, 20 December 2019
Financing the “blue economy”
Organisations and nations around the world are looking for new ways to lessen their environmental impacts. Recently some island nations have adapted “blue bonds” as a way to reduce GHG emissions in the maritime industry. Read on to learn more. - Environment, 19 December 2019
A tradition of innovation in engine design
This year has been a very special year for Wärtsilä. While the company turned 185, it was also the 60th anniversary of its first diesel engine, the Wärtsilä Vasa 14. Revolutionary in scope and design, the engine set in place a long tradition of innovation and collaboration that influenced Wärtsilä’s engine designs for decades to come. - Innovation, 18 December 2019
Not even a Polar Vortex can knock out renewables
Critics of renewable energy have challenged the ability of wind and solar power to perform during extreme weather conditions, which are becoming commonplace due to climate change. However, if the performance of renewables during the 2019 polar vortex in the U.S. is anything to go by, there is little reason to worry. - Energy, 17 December 2019
Wärtsilä 31SG - Providing power through rain or shine
Its efficiency and reliability make the Wärtsilä 31SG the engine of choice for utilities that are transitioning to renewables. The case of Cooperative Energy in Mississippi is one such example, allowing for flexible generation to support solar power, as well as resiliency in case of hurricanes. - Energy, 12 December 2019
Senegal: West Africa’s leading light
Senegal is taking steps to move away from heavy fuel oil and coal towards solar and wind while at the same time expand its energy capabilities. Read on to find out how this West African country is focusing on renewables to diversify its energy mix, boost capacity and achieve universal energy access by 2025. - Energy, 11 December 2019
Ready for the latest edition of In Detail?
Wärtsilä is powering the way to the future. To find out how, make sure you read the latest edition of In Detail magazine. - Innovation, 11 December 2019
Building sustainable shipping with ZEEDS
Wärtsilä has partnered with five other forward-thinking companies to lead the way towards a cleaner and more sustainable future for the shipping industry with the Zero Emission Energy Distribution at Sea initiative or ZEEDS as it is popularly known. What does this mean for the shipping industry? - Innovation, 10 December 2019
Come as you are to HIFK’s first line
In HIFK’s men’s team, it is easy to be yourself. Three members of the team’s first line believe different personalities add flavour and strength to performance. - People, 6 December 2019

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