The video shows transport of two LNG storage tanks to an LNG satellite terminal to Raahe, in northern Finland at the end of November 2017. The local utility, Raahen Voima, will utilise the LNG to replace the use of LPG for generating power and heat to its’ major consumer, a local SSAB steel mill.
Read moreThe vessel will have reduced exhaust emission levels, when operating in ‘green’ mode, with minimal visible smoke from being produced since the load is being picked-up by the batteries. Moreover, the noise level of the tug will be reduced.
Read moreThe vessels will incorporate some of Wärtsilä’s technology concepts, in order to enhance the ships' performance. These orders with Wärtsilä, are worth over 110 million euros and were booked in December 2017 and January 2018. The vessels will be built at the Samsung Heavy Industries yard.
Read moreThe North Sea Giant, one of the world’s largest and most advanced subsea construction vessels, will be fitted with an energy storage system that reduces the vessel’s energy consumption, operating costs and exhaust emissions.
Read moreFinnish Wärtsilä announced that it has acquired Trident B.V., a Netherland based company specialised in underwater ship maintenance, inspection, and repair services. The acquisition is estimated to be closed in January 2018.
Read moreThe technology group Wärtsilä announced that it will supply two Wärtsilä HY 2 hybrid power modules for a new escort tug that is being built for the Swedish port of Luleå located on the Gulf of Bothnia in the northern end of the Baltic Sea.
Read moreMitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment and the smart technology group Wärtsilä signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the commercial marketing of a new energy solution for ships. The new solution combines technologies from both parties to produce greater power generation efficiency.
Read moreWärtsilä announced that it has signed a joint industry project cooperation, to undertake along with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company, for the development of a preliminary production level design for a 127,000 dwt shuttle tanker.
Read moreThe European Investment Bank and Finnish marine technology company Wärtsilä have signed a EUR 125 million loan agreement, focused on the research and development of more environmentally-friendly and efficient ship engines and power plants.
Read moreThe Wärtsilä HYTug focuses on environmental sustainability, operational efficiency, and lower fuel consumption. The new tug incorporates engines, an energy storage system using batteries, and power electronics optimised to work together through an energy management system.
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