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Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the main engines for two new pusher tugs being built for Brazilian operator AMAGGI. The ships are under construction at the Beconal shipyard, located in Manaus, Brazil, and are designed with a focus on decarbonised operations. The engines will run on biodiesel, a capability that was a key factor in securing this contract. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in Q4 2025. Fuel flexibility of the Wärtsilä engines "The fuel flexibi...

Technology group - Wärtsilä strengthens its supply chain through a strategic partnership with Siempelkamp Giesserei, a key supplier of large cast components for Wärtsilä engines.  The partnership ensures that Wärtsilä has reliable access to high-quality large cast components in a growing market, mitigating supply chain constraints and supporting the company’s continued growth. As a result, Wärtsilä can support the growing demand for sustainable...

As the maritime industry prepares to enter 2026, technology group Wärtsilä has identified four important trends that will affect global shipping in 2026.  From the rise of digitalisation and big data to the growing importance of flexible decarbonisation strategies, these trends are set to redefine competitiveness, efficiency, and sustainability for vessel owners and operators worldwide: Lifecycle optimisation: With rapid technological advances and evolving regulation...

Technology group - Wärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for a bulk carrier vessel being built at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands for Norwegian shipowner - Aasen Shipping. This will be the latest in a series of six such vessels to operate with a similar Wärtsilä scope of supply. This order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q3 2025. Wärtsilä’s hybrid propulsion system To address the industry's increasingly stringent deca...

Wärtsilä Water & Waste, part of technology group - Wärtsilä, continues to deliver exceptional wastewater treatment performance in one of the world’s most closely monitored marine environments through its Hamworthy membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems, according to independent regulatory data from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). During the 2024 Alaska cruise season, fourteen vessels equipped with Wartsila's Hamworthy MBR systems achieved a 98...

Technology group - Wärtsilä will expand its main spare parts distribution centre in Kampen, the Netherlands, by 40% and consolidate nearby leased storage facilities into the Kampen site. This strategic move reinforces the growth of Wärtsilä’s global service business and strengthens its ability to serve customers with greater efficiency. The order intake of Wärtsilä’s service business has grown by 68% between 2020 and 2024, resulting in a significant inc...

Technology group - Wärtsilä and Sinocrew Maritime Services, a globally renowned provider of integrated crew management and marine training services to the international shipping industry, have inaugurated an advanced maritime simulation suite in Beihai, China. The new simulation suite will provide advanced, simulation-based training to equip seafarers with the skills needed for the safe adoption of new decarbonisation technologies and will support the transformation of the maritime in...

Technology group - Wärtsilä has signed a nine-year Lifecycle Agreement with Japanese domestic ferry operator Hankyu Ferry. The agreement covers the operator’s two latest vessels, the ‘Yamato’ and the ‘Settsu’, and is designed to ensure their uninterrupted service reliability. The ships’ performance is of particular importance, since Japan’s ferry industry is one of the most advanced and efficient in the world, and operators are required t...

Technology group - Wärtsilä completed the transaction of the Marine Electrical Systems business divestment to VINCI Energies, following the agreement announced on 17 July 2025. Marine Electrical Systems, with an annual revenue of EUR 100 million in 2024, is focused on specialised and complex electrical systems integration onboard vessels. The business and all its 380 employees will transfer to VINCI Energies as of 31 October. Bernd Bertram, Head of Portfolio Business, Wärtsil&au...

Technology group - Wärtsilä and TMS Cardiff Gas have renewed their existing Lifecycle Agreement, covering the 2-stroke main engines onboard seven LNG Carrier vessels, for a further five years. The agreement is designed to ensure the vessels’ maximum operational reliability by enabling flexible maintenance scheduling and optimising time between overhauls (TBO). The renewed order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q3 2025.  LNG demand and delivery schedules LNG carrier ope...

The offshore energy sector has always been cyclical, but today’s volatility feels different. Inflation, rising capital costs, and shifting forecasts are reshaping both offshore wind and oil and gas, prompting a rethink of how vessel owners, designers, and operators prepare for the decade ahead. While costs have soared, investment has not collapsed. Instead, a new kind of resilience is emerging, built on design flexibility, hybridisation, and system integration. For projects commissioned...

As the maritime industry works to decarbonise, electrification is proving to be one of the most practical and immediate solutions. Wärtsilä’s Torsten Büssow explains how batteries, hybrid propulsion, and alternative fuels together are shaping the fleet of the future. Shipping is entering a decisive phase in its energy transition. Electrification, once confined to pilot projects and short-sea ferries, is now becoming a cornerstone of decarbonisation strategies across the mar...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having a profound and multifaceted impact throughout the business world, driving a transformation across all sectors by significantly increasing efficiency, enabling data-driven decision-making, and fostering innovation. Maritime is one of the many industries that are already benefiting from deploying AI. In the future, the potential is even bigger. In maritime as in many other markets, the key to success is balancing the use of AI with human labour. The current t...

Technology group Wärtsilä and Seagems, a Brazil-based offshore operator formerly known as Sapura, has renewed and expanded its Lifecycle Agreement to cover its fleet of offshore support vessels. The renewed agreement expands the scope and elevates the strategic partnership and the importance of Wärtsilä’s services, aiming to enhance the reliability and reduce the carbon footprint of the vessels. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in Q3 2025. The new agreemen...

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year Lifecycle Agreement with Hong Kong based OPearl LNG Ship Management covering a total of 14 LNG Carrier vessels. The agreement is designed to ensure the vessels’ maximum operational reliability by enabling flexible maintenance scheduling and optimising time between overhauls (TBO). The agreement was booked by Wärtsilä in Q3 2025.   Global LNG demand is rising, making prompt deliveries essential. Wärtsil&au...

Technology group - Wärtsilä has signed a strategic training partnership agreement with GigaMare Inc., a major provider of tailor-made training in maritime operations, repairs and maintenance. The agreement makes GigaMare an official Wärtsilä training partner with the right to deliver crew training on selected Wärtsilä engines in the Philippines. The Philippines plays a significant role in the global maritime industry, home to a large percentage of the world's seafa...

Technology group - Wärtsilä has been selected to deliver a fully integrated electric propulsion system with waterjets for two new high-speed catamaran ferries being built for Danish ferry operator - Molslinjen. The battery-electric vessels are being built at the Incat shipyard in Tasmania, with Wärtsilä supplying the integrated electric propulsion system, the DC power conversion system, its energy management and automation systems, eight electric propulsion motors and waterj...

Technology group - Wärtsilä has been selected as the electrical integrator for a major battery extension project for the Wasaline ROPAX ferry - ‘Aurora Botnia’. The project will increase the ship’s battery capacity by 10.4 MWh, from 2.2 MWh to 12.6 MWh, making it the world’s largest marine battery hybrid system in operation. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in Q3 2025. Hybrid propulsion systems Hybrid propulsion systems have emerged as a compellin...

A variety of fuels will be embraced in the maritime industry in the next decade and after, based on various vessel types, operational needs, and the availability of infrastructure. The shift toward newer fuels is driven by new greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals and the journey toward net-zero emissions, but a variety of other factors will also impact the changing trends. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: Which fuels will dominate the maritime industry in the next decade and beyond?

Various paths to support decarbonisation include alternative carbon-free and carbon-neutral fuels, electrification and enhancing vessel efficiency. A system level approach enhances the value of these technologies; tackling each element separately can lead to a sub-optimised solution today and an inflexible solution to meet the uncertainties and increasingly stringent requirements in the future. Wärtsilä Marine set up its Integrated Systems & Solutions (IS&S) unit to address t...

A new advanced simulation suite supplied by technology group Wärtsilä for the Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM) maritime training institute was inaugurated on 17 July 2025. ALAM is the training arm of MISC (Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad), a subsidiary of Petronas group. The integration of Wärtsilä’s latest simulator technology significantly raises the level of maritime education for the region, creating a new generation of highly skilled and proficient...

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion solution for four new 10,700 DWT geared tween decker vessels being built for Dutch ship owner and maritime service provider Vertom Group. Combining the Wärtsilä 25 medium-speed 4-stroke engine with a hybrid propulsion drive train with PTO/PTI/PTH, the package is designed to optimise vessel propulsion efficiency, while enabling sailing modes on batteries without using combustion power. The 10,700 DWT serie...

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a conversion package featuring the company’s Fit4Power radical derating solution for the containership ‘ONE Maestro’. The Fit4Power solution optimises the power output from the ship’s engine, thereby reducing fuel consumption by on average, approximately 13 percent. This will, in turn, reduce emissions. The conversion is also expected to extend the operational life of the vessel. The ship is owned by Ocean Network Express...

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group - Wärtsilä, has been contracted to supply a regasification module for Höegh Evi, a pioneer in marine energy infrastructure. The module will be installed onboard the LNG carrier Hoegh Gandria to convert the vessel to a high-capacity floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU). The order, booked by Wärtsilä in Q1 2025, further strengthens Wärtsilä’s market-pioneering position in LNG regasificat...

Given the diverse stakeholders in the maritime industry, it is understandable that collaboration is a challenge. However, the interconnected ecosystem of maritime makes collaboration essential. From ship owners and operators to port authorities, from shippers to shipbuilders, from classification societies to marine service providers and others, there are vast opportunities to work together and cooperate. To gain insight, we asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How can the maritime industry increas...

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä 20 main engine and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system for a new 40.9-metre long state-of-the-art fishing vessel, specifically designed for lobster fishing. The vessel, which will operate in North Atlantic waters, has been ordered by Canadian operator Clearwater Seafoods and will be built at the Hvide Sande Shipyard in Denmark. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q2 2025.  Services for the fi...

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply the cargo handling systems for two very large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC) vessels being built at the Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Korea. The 88,000 m3 capacity vessels have been ordered by a Japanese ship owner. This latest order, which was booked by Wärtsilä in Q2 2025, further strengthens the company’s established position as a supplier of cargo handling systems. “We have good experience...

The regional offshore industry is gearing up for one of its most anticipated events of the year: the 3rd Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) Conference, taking place on 20–21 May 2025 at the iconic Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi. The event will serve as a crucial platform for strategic dialogue, commercial engagement, and technological exchange across the offshore marine logistics and energy sectors. Organised under the theme “Charting New Frontiers in Offshore Innovation and Excellence,”...

Nor-Shipping 2025, taking place in Oslo and Lillestrøm 2-6 June, has announced the shortlists for two of its most coveted accolades, the Next Generation Ship Award and the Ocean Solutions Award. Celebrating innovations, technologies and pioneering projects capable of balancing both environmental and commercial sustainability, the initiatives attracted a huge number of entries from across the world. Selecting the eventual winners was, according to Nor-Shipping Director Sidsel Norvik, &ldq...

Technology group - Wärtsilä has announced that its breakthrough carbon capture solution (CCS) is now commercially available to the global maritime industry, delivering a step-change in shipping’s decarbonisation journey. According to Wärtsilä’s tests, the new ‘Wärtsilä Carbon capture solution’ is proven to reduce vessel CO2 emissions by up to 70 percent, providing ship owners with an immediate solution to meet increasingly stringent environm...