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In Conversation with Wärtsilä’s Emil Katajainen
System to improve marine traffic arrives just-in-time. Emil Katajainen, Business Development Manager at Wärtsilä, says there are solid economic and environmental reasons for changing the way berths are allocated at ports. - People, 21 May 2020
Dynamic duo make the case for circular energy solutions
The Finnish husband-and-wife team behind Q Power argue that large-scale, feasible solutions for clean energy are available – and putting them into practice is a matter of urgency. - People, 20 May 2020
Wärtsilä Online: The ideal channel for collaboration
With Covid-19 keeping employees out of the office, now is the perfect time to explore what online services can offer, says Jyri Kulmala, Wärtsilä’s General Manager of Online Development. We caught up with him, for our In Conversation series, to know more. - People, 5 May 2020
Examining Arctic ice from the top down
The MOSAiC expedition aims to take an in-depth look at how climate change is affecting the Arctic environment. Twentyfour7. caught up with Jari Haapala, a researcher and professor from the Finnish Meteorological Institute, to talk about his time aboard the research vessel Polarstern, which was retrofitted for the journey by Wärtsilä. - People, 30 April 2020
Wärtsilä Shaft Line Repair Services: A global team of problem solvers
One year after its launch, Wärtsilä Shaft Line Repair Services draws on its global expertise to offer bespoke, project-managed services to customers for upgrading and overhauling vessel shaft lines and equipment. - People, 21 April 2020
Wärtsilä podcast: creativity in us
On 21 April, the world gets to celebrate the United Nation’s Creativity and Innovation Day. To honour the day, three Wärtsilä colleagues got together to discuss what creativity means for them at work and in their spare time, where they get inspiration and how do they see the current lockdown influencing people’s ingenuity. - People, 20 April 2020
The time to act for a sustainable maritime future is now
Reetta Kaila, Technology & Development Manager, Renewable Gases, Wärtsilä Marine, says the journey towards a zero-emissions future in the maritime economy involves using fuels and technology currently available while working to scale other options. - People, 16 April 2020
Dear Diary – my first weeks in the company by Beth Burka Part 2
Beth Burka joined Wärtsilä less than two weeks ago and is now experiencing her induction period at home due to the remote work obligations. In the second part of her diary, Beth continues to share about her life in this unusual situation. - People, 15 April 2020
Facing the new normal in the maritime industry
The pandemic has affected the way we live, work and play in more ways than one. In the midst of all this uncertainty, it is crucial that we carry on. Torsten Büssow, Managing Director, Wärtsilä Voyage Solutions shares his thoughts on how the maritime industry could weather this storm with the help of smart technologies. - People, 9 April 2020
In Conversation with the CEO of Solar Foods
A protein made by science, out of thin air – with no agriculture involved and no carbon emissions – sounds improbable. But Pasi Vainikka, CEO and co-founder of food tech start-up Solar Foods, says that this is the way of the future. - People, 8 April 2020
Dear Diary – my first weeks in the company by Beth Burka
Beth Burka’s job as a Visual Designer at Wärtsilä was set to begin 1 April, but a few weeks before, all her new colleagues were urged to work remotely due to Covid-19. This is the first part of Beth’s diary, describing the beginning of her Wärtsilä journey under these unprecedented circumstances. - People, 6 April 2020
Sustainability: a journey we need to take together
Alina Pathan, Manager of Wärtsilä’s Corporate Relations & Sustainability team, discusses her career path and sustainability and explains why achieving goals is a joint effort. - People, 2 April 2020
In conversation with Wärtsilä’s point man on sustainable cruising
In a world where environmental impact is influencing customer decisions, cruise lines are striving to be eco-friendly while remaining affordable. Stefano Cantarut, Segment Manager Cruise & Ferry, Wärtsilä, explains how the industry can meet these twin objectives. - People, 25 March 2020
The fine art of leading teams – HIFK captains share their insights
As captains of their respective hockey teams, both Karoliina Rantamäki and Jere Sallinen know first-hand, the importance of being both a leader, as well as a regular member of the team. They share their secrets to building up great team spirit. - People, 23 March 2020
Making the case for circularity in the maritime economy
Vesa Marttinen, Director, Cruise & Ferry, Wärtsilä Marine Business, says that increasing material effectiveness is a way for the marine industry to leave a positive handprint on the path to a cleaner environment. Twentyfour7. caught up with him for an in-depth chat on the topic. - People, 12 March 2020
#EachforEqual - Diversity matters
To raise awareness on diversity, inclusion and equality, Wärtsilä kicked off the first of its Diversity Talks events at its Helsinki Campus and in different Wärtsilä locations around the world. On International Women’s Day, find out why ensuring gender diversity must be at the top of every organisation’s agenda. - People, 8 March 2020
In Conversation with Wärtsilä’s sustainability expert
Reducing global emissions depends largely on governments, corporations, and individuals thereby making it a priority, says Marko Vainikka, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Wärtsilä in an interview that centred on the fight against climate change. - People, 3 March 2020
In Conversation with the president of Women’s International Shipping and Trade Association
Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, CEO of Tototheo Maritime and the president of Women’s International Shipping and Trade Association (WISTA) describes how the maritime industry is moving towards the future with an increased push for diversity, the expansion of digitalisation, and a focus on sustainability. - People, 14 February 2020
Teamwork on ice; HIFK coaches share a common philosophy
One of the many things HIFK head coaches, Jarno Pikkarainen of the men’s team and Saara Niemi of the women’s team, agree on it is that constructing a championship-contending team begins with understanding human personalities and perfecting teamwork. Read on to know more. - People, 7 February 2020
In Conversation with Andrei Voinigescu
Since joining Wärtsilä a year ago as general manager of business intelligence, Andrei Voinigescu has worked to apply his experience with digital platforms and emerging business models to the marine segment. He says the next decade will be pivotal for the shipping industry as it works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. What role do cleaner fuels and big data have to play in this transition? Read on. - People, 29 January 2020