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Life in a Finnish archipelago
Would you rather be at the launch of an ecological wake-up call during the hectic buzz of the SMM maritime trade fair in Hamburg or breathe fresh air in the serene environs of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site? Marit Holmlund-Sund, General Manager, Positioning, Marketing at Wärtsilä’s Marine Business doesn’t have to choose.
- People, 22 February 2019
Auto-docking - a giant leap for merchant shipping
Along the coast of Norway, science-fiction meets reality as Wärtsilä tests its new auto-docking solution for ships. See why this has the potential to revolutionise the marine industry.
- Innovation, 21 February 2019
Fighting the constant cyberwar
From an online questionnaire to white-hat hackers, Wärtsilä’s Cyber Assessment Service is the first step that companies in the marine and energy industries can take to mitigate the risks of a major cyber-attack.
- Innovation, 20 February 2019
In Conversation with the CEO of Hamburg Port Authority
Jens Meier, CEO of Hamburg Port Authority, talks to Twentyfour7. about digitalisation in the shipping industry, the role of big data in the sector and the importance of cooperation between various stakeholders in the industry. Read on.
- People, 19 February 2019
Wärtsilä aims high by diving deep
With two recent acquisitions, Wärtsilä is gaining foothold in underwater services across European ports. The new and strengthening areas of expertise help Wärtsilä realise its purpose: enabling sustainable societies with smart technology.
- People, 14 February 2019
Wärtsilä’s new smart office is unique and cutting-edge
Wärtsilä Helsinki Campus introduces unique ways of collaboration and working as Wärtsilä transforms into a smart technology company. Take a look at some of the many features that make this office one-of-a-kind.
- Innovation, 13 February 2019
Breaking new ground in operational performance
With regulatory frameworks tightening for the global shipping industry, never before has the pressure been greater to better the operational performance of vessels. We tell you what is being done to improve it.
- Innovation, 12 February 2019
Slow steaming to arrive at the right time
Container ships, on average, spend 6% of their time, every year, waiting at anchor due to delays at port. Uncoordinated ship-to-shore operations often results in congested ports and further raises the risk of accidents. An obvious solution is slow steaming, which optimises a vessel’s speed to match the arrival time to a slot opening at the port. This also saves fuel. However, it is not common practice. We explore why.
- Environment, 6 February 2019
A candid chat with Alexander Stubb
Former prime minister of Finland, Alexander Stubb is an expert on finance, international affairs and a long-time champion of deepening European integration. Currently, he serves as a Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB). Twentyfour7. caught up with him to understand his views on Brexit, free trade and shipping, and importantly, dealing with the effects of climate change.
- People, 5 February 2019
SparkUp Challenge winner, Carbon Recycling International, wants to make an impact with Power-to-X
Icelandic company Carbon Recycling International won the Wärtsilä SparkUp challenge. See how their innovative idea to produce renewable synthetic methanol helped them beat the odds.
- Innovation, 31 January 2019
New marine regulations create a ripple of hope
Global concern over dying coral reefs, overfishing and marine plastic pollution have been growing for decades. The marine industry is set to play a much greater role in the recovery of the oceans with the help of a string of new regulations on wastewater, ballast and emissions. The efforts undertaken in the Baltic Sea, is a case in point.
- Environment, 30 January 2019
Life without power
About 67% of the population in urban areas in Zambia have access to electricity but that access is often disrupted. Twentyfour7. travelled to the country’s capital, Lusaka, and a nearby township, Luangwa, to meet a few residents and find out how they cope with intermittent power supply and what they fall back on when the lights go out.
- Energy, 29 January 2019
Anton Lundell is always in it to win it
When you are a two-time world champion already at the age of 17, what goals can you set for the future? Plenty, if you ask HIFK’s young superstar Anton Lundell. Read what the man has to say about his love for his hobby-turned-profession.
- People, 25 January 2019
Artificial Intelligence and the marine industry
The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating development in almost every sphere of human influence. And the world’s oceans and seas are no exception. Find out how AI is helping the marine industry become more efficient.
- Innovation, 24 January 2019
Mission Antarctica
Read on to understand how Wärtsilä, in partnership with Eco-Business, is taking steps to stop climate change and save Antarctica, the last untouched landmass on Earth.
- Environment, 22 January 2019
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
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