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Discover articles, case studies, papers, and webinars that paint the picture of the variety Wärtsilä’s marine engines. Their innovative capabilities and their applications from merchant vessels operating in environmentally sensitive areas to offshore oil and gas installations, and everything in between.

Articles

LNG tank on board of a ship
22 Nov 2024 · Article
5 min read
4 great reasons why bio-LNG is the bridge fuel of the future for vessels
Learn why bio-LNG is a good choice as a bridge fuel to move the maritime...
Wärtsilä service employee at work
24 Sep 2024 · Article
7 min read
Ship spares: Five top tips to help keep your operations compliant
If you own or operate a ship, these 5 top tips will help you comply with...
Wärtsilä service employee
25 Jun 2024 · Article
5 min read
Why less critical spare parts for ships may matter more than you think
Many think that if you take care of critical spare parts, you can protect...
Cruise vessel Le Commandant Charcot ©PONANT-Daniel Ernst
26 Mar 2024 · Article
5 min read
How can small cruise ships decarbonise? 5 top tips from an expert
When it comes to small cruise ships and decarbonisation, there are several...
Aasfoss © Aasen Shipping
12 Mar 2024 · Article
5 min read
Hybrid ships: a surprising reason they are such an excellent idea
Hybrid ships can save you money in three key ways – but there’s also one...
Wärtsilä Methanol engine type illustration
20 Feb 2024 · Article
5 min read
Which engine are you? 5 fun engine personality secrets you never knew
A wildly popular online test revealed 5 fun engine personality secrets. See...
Wrapped up presents
19 Dec 2023 · Article
5 min read
7 insightful tips: This year’s best pieces of content for maritime professionals
7 essential maritime insights from 2023 in one place – from...
aerial view of a container ship
10 Nov 2023 · Article
5 min read
Decarbonising container ships: win big instead of losing large with these five tips
Follow these five top tips from a Wärtsilä expert to help make...
Container vessel
26 Sep 2023 · Article
5 min read
Container ship engines running inefficiently at low load? Five options to think about
Container ships built more than five years ago are now likely...

Webinars

Container ships at sea
5 Oct 2023 · Webinar
Real-world solutions for the Greek and Cypriot merchant fleet
This webinar will focus on real-world concepts that can help, from future fuels,...
27 Jun 2023 · Webinar
5 practical things that will make it simpler for you to adopt methanol as fuel
Methanol is trending in the shipping industry as a viable option to...
Wärtsilä 46TS-DF - The power to change
26 Apr 2022 · Webinar
Wärtsilä 46TS-DF – The power to change
Wärtsilä 46TS-DF represents the next generation of medium speed engines, designed to set a new benchmark in...
22 Mar 2022 · Webinar
Wärtsilä 32 methanol – The power to reach carbon-neutral​
22 Feb 2022 · Webinar
EEXI compliance through Wärtsilä Power Limitation Solutions​
Power limitation solutions effectively limit engine or shaft power during normal...
22 Jun 2021 · Webinar
Fueling the future: Delivering fuel efficiency and cutting greenhouse gas emissions through methane slip reduction
Greenhouse gas reduction and fuel...
X-DF Two-Stroke Hero
21 Oct 2020 · Webinar
X-DF two-stroke dual-fuel engines technology - Efficient solutions that deliver clear results
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14 Apr 2021 · Webinar
X-DF two-stroke engines - Operational efficiency and Future developments
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9 Dec 2020 · Webinar
MEA Session Day 2  –  Dec 9: The impact of IMO Sulphur Cap 2020 on 2-Stroke engine technology

White papers

ship contruction plan
White paper
24 pages
eGuide: Insider’s guide to ship engines
The insider knowledge from this guide helps you make the best choice of engine for the lifetime of your...
Container ships in the port
White paper
40 pages
Report: Sustainable fuels for shipping by 2050 – the 3 key elements of success
A report on future fuels in the marine industry reveals the key...
50 great ways for the marine industry to reduce GHG emissions – Wärtsilä eBook
White paper
23 pages
eBook: 50 great ways the maritime industry could reduce its greenhouse gas emissions
Your go-to guide when looking for inspiration on how to cut the...
White paper
44 pages
White paper: The route to profitable decarbonisation for the ferry industry
Insights and practical guidance for the journey towards zero-carbon...
White paper
12 pages
White paper: Wärtsilä 2-stroke future fuels conversion platform
Wärtsilä’s new Two-Stroke Future Fuels Conversion Platform deploys innovative fuel...
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19 pages
White paper: Our journey to date - decarbonising shipping
Big steps in decarbonising shipping being taken by many. Wärtsilä as a leading partner is...
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4 pages
White paper: Increase TCE rates and reduce OPEX
Owners and managers in the merchant fleet are under increasing pressure to maximise lifetime value...
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White paper
6 pages
White paper: Wärtsilä Fuel Efficiency Boost
A simple engine retrofit for two-stroke engines could cut fuel consumption at a time when ship...
A clean environment Towards zero-emission shipping banner
White paper
8 pages
White paper: A clean environment - Towards zero-emission shipping
Environmental protection is a key driver in the maritime industry today, both in...

Case studies

new RoRo cargo ship Louis Dreyfus Armateurs image source: Louis Dreyfus Armateurs
Case study
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs has ordered three new RoRo vessels equipped with Wärtsilä 32 methanol engines to reduce fuel burn...
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection superyacht Ilma
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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Wärtsilä 31DF dual-fuel engines with custom flexible mounting guarantee comfortable cruising aboard The Ritz-Carlton...
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Erik Thun AB
For Erik Thun Group, the Wärtsilä 25 engine was the right way to achieve high environmental performance in the long term for four new...
Case study
Van Oord
Van Oord is accelerating the energy transition with its green ship fleet. Why did they choose methanol for their new offshore wind...
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MMS Co., Ltd.
By spotting a lubricating system anomaly, Wärtsilä Expert Insight service prevented tens of thousands of euros worth of damage to an...
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Splittnes
A Wärtsilä Vasa 32 engine upgrade and Wärtsilä EnergoProFin help bulk carrier cut fuel use and emissions by 10% and meet IMO Tier II NOx...
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Seapeak Maritime
LNG carriers at Seapeak Maritime get the Wärtsilä UNIC engine control system. The result: increased engine reliability and safety,...
Case study
Aurora Botnia - Fuel optimization
Hybrid propulsion and flexible dual-fuel technology are just two of the ways ferry operator Wasaline is improving...
Case study
Le Commandant Charcot
Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker, uses the Wärtsilä 31DF engines for sustainable polar exploration