Innovation

New shuttle tanker beats the emissions clock
A new shuttle tanker concept developed by TEEKAY, in cooperation with Wärtsilä, using Wärtsilä’s marine solutions expertise is setting new benchmarks for emission-control and efficiency. - Innovation, 22 June 2018
SkyLight 3.0 & Concirrus: The key to smart marine insurance
Eniram’s partnership with insurance software provider Concirrus will enable fleet operators and insurers to ‘right-size’ their insurance programmes. This is a practical example of how Wärtsilä moves towards achieving its aim of a Smart Marine Ecosystem. We bring you the details. - Innovation, 20 June 2018
Operational Excellence comes with the flow
In all companies and across all departments, everyone should have the same goal: a happy customer. See how Wärtsilä is utilising Operational Excellence to serve its customers better through increased focus on flow and deeper collaboration. - Innovation, 13 June 2018
Propelling into better prospects
Research and development in propeller design is an ongoing process. And rightly so, Wärtsilä’s propeller design team is busy evolving features that enhance efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. We get you up-to-speed with what’s new and innovative in the market. - Innovation, 6 June 2018
Bytes and bronze: how digital propellers are getting close to the real thing
More powerful digital simulation is allowing Wärtsilä’s designers to fine-tune propeller shapes down to a few millimetres to meet owners’ exacting demands on efficiency, noise, and durability. - Innovation, 31 May 2018
Save time with underwater repair and maintenance
With the acquisition of the Dutch underwater solutions specialist Trident BV, Wärtsilä will now be able to perform maintenance and repair services under water, providing a better service portfolio for its customers, resulting in minimal downtime – and enabling operators to avoid the potential loss of income of having to bring a vessel into dry dock. - Innovation, 30 May 2018
Wärtsilä Customer Support Centre: 24/7 service, 365 days a year
A brand-new support channel is making it easier for customers to deal with Wärtsilä. The new global Wärtsilä Customer Support Centre is available 24/7, and is designed to help Wärtsilä’s customers get all their questions answered accurately, quickly and without hassle. - Innovation, 17 May 2018
Retrofitting a Legend
Research vessel Polarstern is a true icon of the Arctic. Last year, Wärtsilä was commissioned to perform a retrofit project to keep Polarstern going full steam. - Innovation, 10 May 2018
Creating a Smart Marine Ecosystem in Norway
Around 200 customers, partners, government representatives, students and even competitors joined Wärtsilä employees on the Norwegian island of Stord, to discuss the transition to a greener maritime industry in an open, honest way. We bring you highlights of the Wärtsilä Future Innovation Day event. - Innovation, 9 May 2018
Station F: Gathering 1000 start-ups under one roof
With a 34000 square metre space hosting 30 programs, 1000 start-ups, 3000 visitors a day and prestigious partners such as Facebook and Microsoft, Station F is well on its way to become the Silicon Valley of Europe. We give you a view from the inside. - Innovation, 3 May 2018
Look, Ma, No Hands! Auto-docking ferry successfully tested in Norway
You don’t have to be a salty and crusty sea captain to fathom how delicate and sensitive docking a ship can be. The combination of auto-docking and wireless charging on a ferry, a world first, could make things a lot simpler. - Innovation, 27 April 2018
Meet the miracle: WST-24R thruster
Wärtsilä’s new WST-24R retractable steerable thruster beats its predecessor on a lot of levels: it comes at a lower cost, it is more powerful, efficient and reliable, it is easier to install, and requires less maintenance. And there’s more. Read on. - Innovation, 20 April 2018
A viable wind of consensus
One thing that seemed to be on most people's minds during the 2018 GST & Shipping 2030 Europe event in Copenhagen was that there is a common movement towards a future of sustainable, digitised shipping with a smaller environmental footprint. We bring you glimpses of the event. Take a look. - Innovation, 20 April 2018
China’s towage industry gets a breath of hybrid
Having a green image and complying with stricter environmental standards are big and important trends in China. In the harbour towing and escort world, Wärtsilä’s HY Tug concept is a perfect fit. - Innovation, 5 April 2018
Orders stream in for Wärtsilä 31
The demand for what the Guinness Book of World Records calls ‘the world’s most efficient 4-stroke engine’, the Wärtsilä 31, shows no signs of slowing down. The engine is powering ahead and the orders are climbing up. - Innovation, 28 March 2018
Solar panels that generate water
Zero Mass Water’s hydro-panels called ‘SOURCE’ are able to pull potable, clear water directly from the air. The mechanism is innovative to say the least. - Innovation, 22 March 2018
Factories get smart!
Manufacturing as we knew it, is passé. It’s the age of smart factories with drones, 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, data analytics, digitalisation, and the internet-of-things. A smart factory is no longer a matter of choice. It’s an imperative. Find out why. - Innovation, 21 March 2018
Princess Hybrid
Technology front-runner Eidesvik has become the first offshore services company to replace a gen-set with a hybrid energy system in an offshore supply vessel. The conversion takes just three weeks. To know more, read on. - Innovation, 13 March 2018
Wärtsilä keeps Incat in the fast lane
For 30 years, Wärtsilä's waterjets have played a vital role in helping Incat build some of the world's fastest ferries. - Innovation, 28 February 2018
Safe and sound
Cyber-attacks on vessel operators or power grids can cripple infrastructure, cause huge losses and endanger people’s well-being. Mark Milford, Vice President, Cyber Security at Wärtsilä, tells us what he thinks are the biggest vulnerabilities in the business and how he, along with his team, is making sure cyber security becomes a vital part of Wärtsilä’s service. - Innovation, 27 February 2018

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