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On 19 April 2012 Environmental regulations - and the technologies designed to comply with them - are evolving at an ever more rapid pace. To help marine industry professionals keep up-to-date on the latest of developments Wärtsilä is pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming environmental efficiency webinar on the theme: "Route to proven environmental performance".DATE: THURSDAY 19 APRIL TIME: 9.00-10.30 AND 17.00-18.30 CET Participants in this webinar will gain key info on issues vital to success in the market environment - from recognized leaders in our industry, including: - Current and future global environmental shipping legislation - Environmental efficiency essentials for the shipping industry - Latest technologies for ballast water treatment and lowering emissions onboard ships - LNG as marine fuel - and much moreThe webinar will take place on 19 April 2012, and will be presented twice - at 9.00-10.30 CET and again at 17.00-18.30 CET. Both sessions offer live presentations by leading experts from our industry. We also invite you to participate in the discussion together with other marine market influencers from around the world.For more details, click here.Source: Wartsila

The 200 gross tonnage Guideship will promote environmental sustainability Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the engine for a Korean government Incheon Port Authority (IPA) Guideship. The Government of the Republic of Korea has specified environmental sustainability as a priority for this ship, and this project is seen as being highly significant for this reason.The about 200 gross tonnage Guideship is to be designed and coordinated by the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in Korea on behalf of the state-owned Incheon Port Authority (IPA).The in-line Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuelled engine with its 9 cylinders ordered for this vessel can operate on either gas or liquid fuel oils, and in gas mode is capable of meeting the most stringent emission regulations. The Guideship will operate in the port of Incheon and taking onboard passengers for various routings. The environmental benefit will be granted as the dual-fuel engine will have low emissions, in gas mode being compliant to Tier III regulations."The IPA's Guideship, which is a green ship, concept is tremendously important as it clearly represents an industry trend. We are very proud that Wärtsilä's dual-fuel engine technology has been selected as the most suitable solution for this project and we are looking forward ...

Next generation Medium Voltage Power Drive technology This unique technology further enhances the company's total solutions offering to the shipping industry, while bringing efficiency and reduced operating costs to the customer.Wartsila, the marine industry's leading systems integrator and solutions provider, has launched its new Medium Voltage Power Drive. The product will enable the delivery of electro and automation systems for large, electric propulsion vessels, such as drilling rigs and tankers, large passenger and cruise ships, various offshore service vessels, as well as compressors and pumps for the oil & gas industry. The addition of this medium voltage unit to the low voltage power drive range that Wartsila has offered since 2005 further enhances the company's total solutions offering to the shipping industry.Wartsila's new Medium Voltage Power drive is especially designed for marine applications, while the previous units in this range were first developed for land-based applications. It has been developed with special attention paid to personnel safety, while the modular design allows easy installation and maintenance. With the new power drive, Wartsila will be able to offer medium voltage Low Loss Concept (LLC) solutions with increased efficiency and redundancy, which in turn leads to lower fuel consumption and reduced operating ...

To provide integrated propulsion system for two additional LNG Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading gas solutions provider, has been awarded a contract to deliver an integrated propulsion system for two additional LNG offshore support vessels (OSV) to Harvey Gulf International Marine.This order takes Harvey Gulf to a fleet of four LNG OSVs on order, establishing the company as the world's second largest operator of LNG powered OSVs.Wärtsilä will deliver an integrated system that includes the dual-fuel machinery, electrical and automation package, complete propulsion, and also the LNG fuel storage and gas conditioning system. The LNG storage capacity provides for more than a week of vessel operational time.Harvey Gulf CEO Shane J. Guidry, says, "Harvey Gulf's decision to become the leader in Clean Gulf of Mexico operations has been enthusiastically accepted by oil company executives, and was the impetus for adding two additional LNG dual-fuel vessels to the fleet. These vessels, like their two sisterships, will meet the highest emission standards that exist today - and even higher standards that haven't been created yet. We recognize the strong stance on environmental protection by the administration in the wake of the oil spill, and are doing our part to respond to it ...

The overall vision of the programme is to achieve sustainable and safe energy production World-leading low- and medium-speed engine manufacturers, Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo, announce the kick off of the next phase of the extensive, long-term HERCULES research programme.The overall vision of the programme is to achieve sustainable and safe energy production from marine power plants. This next phase is made possible by funding from the European Commission. Phase III of the HERCULES programme, HERCULES-C, aims at integrating several successful technologies in order to reduce emissions and optimise the efficiency and long-term reliability of marine engines. HERCULES-C is planned to run for three years, from 2012 to 2014, with a budget of EUR 17 million. This brings the total HERCULES research programme budget, which includes the earlier HERCULES-A and HERCULES-B projects, to EUR 76 million.Objectives of HERCULES-C Phase III projectThe first objective of the present HERCULES-C project is to achieve further substantial reductions in fuel consumption, while at the same time optimising power production and usage. This will be achieved through advanced engine developments in combustion and fuel injection, as well as through improvements in ship energy management, and the use of engine technologies supporting transport mission management.The ...

Total solutions concept significantly strengthened Wärtsilä's acquisition of the British-headquartered, global engineering company Hamworthy plc has today become effective. This acquisition is a major step in Wärtsilä's strategy to strengthen its position as a total solutions provider, and to be the most valued partner for its customers with a complete range of products, integrated solutions, and services to the marine and offshore industries. Wärtsilä announced the recommended cash offer for Hamworthy in November last year.Wärtsilä already has an exceptionally broad offering that covers the complete lifecycle of a vessel, from initial ship design to daily operating requirements, and which is backed by the most extensive global service network in the industry. Hamworthy's portfolio of high technology products and systems represents a valuable complementary addition to this range. With the marine and offshore industries undergoing challenging times as a result of economic and environmental restrictions, the combining of the two companies' strengths will speed up and ease the means for customers to reduce operating costs and achieve compliance with environmental legislation. It also further facilitates 'one-stop' procurement procedures for shipyards to reduce risks arising from having multiple suppliers."This move is fully in line with our strategy," says Jaakko Eskola, Group Vice ...

WÄRTSILÄ 2011:Financial Statements During the fourth quarter of 2011, Wärtsilä Corp saw growth in the company's order intake by around 25%, although net sales decreased by 15%.The order intake was valued at 1,250 mill during 4Q11. However, the order intake reported by the various joint venture companies grew at a greater level to total 178 mill.Wärtsilä's net sales decreased by 15% to 1,238 mill , while the operating result for the group was 145 mill, amounting to 11.7% of net sales.For the whole year, the group's order intake increased by 13% to 4,516 mill, while the order intake for the joint venture companies was 394 mill. At the end of 2011, the corporation's order book value stood at 4,007 mill, an increase of 6% over the previous year.Net sales for the year decreased by 7.6% to 4,209 mill and the operating result was reported as 469 mill, or 11.1% of net sales, compared with 487 mill and 10.7% respectively.Bjorn Rosengren, President and CEO Bjorn Rosengren said: "The year 2011 was a year of changes. It started quite well, but towards the summer the financial problems within the EU and US markets started to escalate, eventually affecting GDP development globally."Despite these ...

Wärtsilä to supply complete propulsion systems with integrated scrubbers Canada-based Algoma Central Corporation has ordered complete propulsion systems with integrated scrubbers for six laker newbuildings. This is first order for the new integrated Wärtsilä scrubber concept.Wärtsilä says: "The full propulsion system with integrated fresh water scrubber lowers operating costs while reducing the vessel's environmental footprint by allowing owners to use high sulphur fuels in Emission Control Area (ECA) Zones and meet sulphur emissions restrictions."The Finnish engine and equipment manufacturer claims: "Once in operation, the vessels will set new standards for environmentally sustainable shipping on the Great Lakes and for cargo vessels in general."Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply fresh water integrated scrubbers for a series of six vessels with an option for a further two, being built to transport bulk commodities on North America's Great Lakes and St Lawrence Seaway.The integrated scrubber order is the last one of a series of Wärtsilä supply contracts awarded for these vessels. In addition to the unique integrated scrubber system, the complete solution provided by Wärtsilä includes engineering support, highly fuel efficient engines, propulsion machinery and a bilge water system. The orders for these various systems were booked on an incremental basis ...

With integrated scrubbers for six Great Lakes vessels The full propulsion system with integrated fresh water scrubber lowers operating costs while reducing the vessel's environmental footprint by allowing owners to use high sulphur fuels in Emission Control Area (ECA) Zones and meet sulphur emissions restrictions. This represents the first order for the new integrated Wärtsilä scrubber concept. Once in operation, the vessels will set new standards for environmentally sustainable shipping on the Great Lakes and for cargo vessels in general.Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply fresh water integrated scrubbers for a series of six vessels with an option for a further two, being built to transport bulk commodities on North America's Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, for the Canadian owner, Algoma Central Corporation.The integrated scrubber order is the last one of a series of Wärtsilä supply contracts awarded for these vessels. In addition to the unique integrated scrubber system, the complete solution provided by Wärtsilä includes engineering support, highly fuel efficient engines, propulsion machinery and a bilge water system. The orders for these various systems were booked on an incremental basis in 2011. All equipment included in the Wärtsilä solution will be supplied in co-operation with the ...

The most advanced Polar Research Vessel The heavy Icebreaker, Deep-Sea Drilling, and Multi-Purpose Research Vessel, the 'Aurora Borealis' was designed by Wärtsilä Ship Design. When it enters service in 2016, it will be the most advanced Polar Research Vessel in the world, and used to support climate/environmental research.Operational temperature limit: full functional capability to -50C, working capacity +45C to -30CDynamic positioning: in drifting level ice of up to 2.5 m thickness and in open waterIcebreaking capacity: 2.5 m multi-year ice with 3 knThe new technological features will include dynamic positioning in closed sea-ice cover, advanced ice-forecasting and management, with autonomous, multiple helicopter support and the deployment and operation of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) from the twin moon-pools.Source: Wartsila