Wärtsilä simulators to support crew for shipping’s sustainable fuels

Technology group Wärtsilä has supplied its new dual-fuel engine simulator technology for Wavelink Maritime Institute (WMI), the maritime training arm of the Singapore Maritime Officer’s Union (SMOU). The navigational and technological simulators are a central feature of the simulation suite at WMI, which was recently inaugurated by H.E. Ms. Grace FU Hai Yien, Minister for

Wärtsilä to deliver ammonia-fueled gas carriers

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions (WGS), will deliver the fuel supply and cargo handling systems for two new gas carriers that will operate with ammonia fuel. The ships are being built at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyards (HMD) in Korea for ship owner EXMAR LPG, a joint venture between EXMAR and Seapeak. The order with Wärtsilä was booked

Wärtsilä propulsion solutions expected to deliver 5% fuel savings

Technology group Wärtsilä today announced it will supply its EnergoFlow and EnergoProFin propulsion solutions to four medium range tankers in the International Seaways fleet. The devices will be used to upgrade the ships’ existing Wärtsilä controllable pitch propeller system resulting in an estimated five percent (5%) in fuel savings. These will be the first Ice

Wärtsilä launches world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant

Technology group Wärtsilä has today launched the world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant, to enable the net-zero power systems of tomorrow. The IEA World Energy Outlook 20231 shows that hydrogen is an essential component of our future power systems. According to the report, the pathway to reach net zero emissions by 2050 requires

FHG Marine Engineering Joins QuantiParts Network

FHG Marine Engineering, Inc. (FHG) recently entered into a distribution agreement with QuantiParts B.V. (QuantiParts), serving spare parts to vessels operating in the USA and with engines supported by QuantiParts. With this agreement, FHG joins the global network of QuantiParts distributors serving classic Wärtsilä engines with the highest quality OEM parts to ensure ongoing operational

All new ships should be built to a seawater-lubricated sterntubeless ship design

Future newbuild ships of all types should be built without a sterntube and with a seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing arrangement, according to Blue Ocean Alliance’s Chris Leontopoulos. Speaking at a recent maritime industry forum in Hamburg, Leontopoulos said the sterntubeless ship design – jointly developed by Blue Ocean Alliance members ABS, Thordon Bearings, Shanghai Merchant

Wärtsilä solutions to minimise emissions of two new CMA CGM ferries

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engines, fuel gas supply system and thrusters for two new Ropax ferries being built for French operator La Méridionale, a subsidiary of CMA CGM. The vessels, which have been specifically designed to minimise emissions, are to be built at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) Co., Ltd., and will

Wärtsilä to convert two Scandlines ferries to plug-in hybrid operation

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the electrical systems needed to convert two Scandlines ferries to a plug-in hybrid solution. The ferries operate on the Puttgarden, Germany – Rödby, Denmark route, and the conversion represents a key element in Scandlines’ target to achieve emission-free operations on the route by 2030. The company’s overall vision is to

Wärtsilä cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems selected

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply cargo handling and fuel supply systems for three new large sized ethane gas carrier (VLEC) vessels. The ships are being built at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) yard in Korea for owner Purus. The order, which was booked by Wärtsilä in Q1 2024, further

Wärtsilä lifecycle agreement to support optimised low-emission operations

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a Lifecycle Agreement with UK-based P&O Ferries. The five-year agreement covers two vessels, the M/V Pioneer and the M/V Liberté, and is designed to optimise and ensure minimal impact on their operations, while providing maintenance cost predictability. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in January 2024. Ferries have a huge