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Two Alpha Gas carriers to get enhanced operational support with Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Lifecycle Agreement with Greek, Athens-based LNG management company, Alpha Gas. The agreement covers two LNG carriers which each have four Wärtsilä 34DF engines and is aimed at giving Alpha Gas …
Jul 7, 2025 / Curious
Höegh Evi, Wärtsilä and partners successfully complete development of the world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker
Höegh Evi, Wärtsilä and partners successfully complete development of the world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure, and Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, have …
Apr 24, 2025 / Curious
Solvang begins construction of first two VLGCs at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
April 14 2025 was a memorable day in Solvang's history, as the steel was cut for the two first hulls in the Panamax VLGC newbuilding series planned for delivery in 2026 and 2027. The steel cutting took place at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries at Ulsan …
Apr 18, 2025 / Vessels
Wärtsilä upgrade package expected to deliver potential CO2 emissions savings of over 1,500 tons annually for two Ulusoy bulk carriers
Technology group Wärtsilä will upgrade the Wärtsilä RT-flex main engines on two bulk carrier vessels owned by Turkey-based Ulusoy Sealines. The planned engine retrofits and upgrades will extend the vessels’ operational life and improve both …
Apr 16, 2025 / Curious
Newly introduced solution for Wärtsilä 50DF engine further reduces methane slip by up to 75 percent
Technology group Wärtsilä has introduced a new methane slip reduction solution for its Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engine. The new technology, which converts Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel (DF) engines to spark gas (SG) operation, enables a more optimised …
Apr 10, 2025 / Curious
Wärtsilä ANCS installs first NACOS Connect remote mimics application on Princess Cruises’ newest ship, Sun Princess
Wärtsilä ANCS, part of technology group Wärtsilä, has completed the first pilot installation of its NACOS Connect remote mimics application, part of the NACOS Platinum family, on Princess Cruises newest flagship vessel Sun Princess. This deployment …
Apr 7, 2025 / Curious
Viking Line’s newest ferry to get extended operational support from Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Lifecycle Agreement with Finland-based Viking Line covering the ferry M/S Viking Glory. The vessel has been supported by an earlier Wärtsilä agreement since its launch in 2021, and this renewal further …
Apr 1, 2025 / Curious
MPA Singapore and Wärtsilä renew partnership for maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation
Initiatives include introducing the Methanol Power and Control simulation model. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Wärtsilä have renewed their partnership with an aim to accelerate maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation. …
Mar 27, 2025 / Curious
Wärtsilä 25 engine with NextDF feature to minimise methane emissions for new Ibaizabal LNG Bunkering vessel
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply three Wärtsilä 25DF dual-fuel engines for a new 18,600 m3 capacity LNG Bunkering vessel being built for Spanish operator Ibaizabal. The engines will feature Wärtsilä’s innovative NextDF technology, which …
Mar 25, 2025 / Curious
Wärtsilä engines selected as South American vessel operator targets 25% emissions reduction
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply replacement engines for two inland waterway tug pusher vessels operating in Paraguayan rivers. The vessels are owned by ADM Naviera Chaco (ADM). The vessel modifications and new engine installations will be …
Mar 13, 2025 / Vessels