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The road towards zero-emission shipping
Kimmo Tiilikainen, Finland’s Minister of the Environment, Energy and Housing recently met with Wärtsilä and members of the Finnish Maritime Society to talk about the future of the marine industry. We present a quick round-up of the event. - People, 14 March 2019
Shipping experts visit Wärtsilä’s Helsinki Campus
Early in February 2019, over thirty women, members of the Finnish branch of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) gathered in Wärtsilä’s Helsinki Campus for an event. The theme of the event was Wärtsilä: leading the way towards zero-emission shipping. - People, 8 March 2019
In Conversation with British economist Martin Stopford
British economist Martin Stopford doesn’t mince his words. He is perceptive about the future of shipping and clear about the steps the industry needs to take to meet the looming targets and deadlines set by the IMO. Here’s his take. - People, 5 March 2019
The go-to guy for maintenance
John Dunstan is a man with a very particular set of skills, acquired over a very long career. See why these skills have made him invaluable as a field service superintendent with Wärtsilä Seals & Bearings. - People, 27 February 2019
Mia Heikuri’s heart beats for hockey and HIFK
Ice and inline hockey eat up all of Mia Heikuri’s free time and money – and she doesn’t even mind. After all, the hobby has paid back in countless encounters, friends and experiences. - People, 22 February 2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In purpose we trust
Our purpose “enabling sustainable societies with smart technology” explains how we want to make things happen now and in the future. - People, 13 December 2018
HIFK’s Saara Niemi is ice hockey from head to toe
Saara Niemi, the head coach of HIFK women’s team Stadin Gimmat, wants to get girls and women on ice. Even though her dream of NHL stardom never happened, ice hockey has defined the route she’s taken in life, leading to incredible opportunities, plenty of friends, and even a visit to the White House. - People, 7 December 2018
The Trailblazers: Meet Wärtsilä’s award-winning Legal Affairs team
Their penchant for out-of-the-box thinking and the willingness to innovate helped the Wärtsilä Legal Affairs department bag the Financial Times European Innovative Lawyer Award 2018. See how their expertise in legal design, early case assessment, and predictive software analytics helped them stand apart from the competition. - People, 27 November 2018