Frank Coles named as new Wallem Group CEO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 — Former Transas CEO Frank Coles is moving on, stepping down as Transas Leader at Wärtsilä Voyage Solutions to join Hong Kong headquartered Wallem Group as its new Chief
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LPG-fueled EXMAR duo to have Wärtsilä cargo and fuel gas systems
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 — Wärtsilä is to supply an integrated cargo handling and fuel gas system for the two LPG-fueled 79,500 cu.m Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) newbuildings on order for Antwerp
Maersk Tankers newbuilds to get Nacos Platinum package
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 — Wärtsilä is to supply a newly updated propulsion control system as well as its advanced alarm and control system, the Nacos PCS/MCS Platinum, for six Maersk Tankers LR2
International consortium aims to reimagine containership
AUGUST 31, 2018 — In the run up to SMM 2018 in Hamburg, an international consortium of seven companies led by Dubai based Zaitoun Green Shipping L.L.C. (ZGS) recently inked a collaboration
WinGD, Wärtsilä and GTT team up on LNG fueling
AUGUST 29, 2018 — WinGD, Wärtsilä and GTT are to collaborate in making the use of LNG fuel a truly viable option for shipowners and operators. The collaboration builds on the three
LNG technology experts cooperate to ease LNG use as “green” fuel
AUGUST 24, 2018 — In a move that could propel a greater shift to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, three major marine technology companies, WinGD, Wärtsilä and GTT, have
Diamond mining vessel to get new gensets
AUGUST 22, 2018 — This past May, Wärtsilä and De Beers Marine inked a deal for the replacement of generating sets aboard De Beers’ diamond mining ship Debmar Pacific. The vessel, originally
Davie delivers first LNG fueled ferry built in North America
AUGUST 16, 2018 — Recently delivered to Canada’s Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) by Davie Shipbuilding, Lévis, Québec, the 92 m MV Armand-Imbeau II is the first LNG fueled ferry to
Wärtsilä’s divers help operators avoid unscheduled drydockings
AUGUST 6, 2018 — Late last year, Wärtsilä announced its acquisition of Trident B.V., a leading worldwide provider of commercial diving services. With the acquisition, Wärtsilä became the first Original Equipment Manufacturer
Upgraded Wärtsilä 20 engine wins multiple orders
JULY 25, 2018 – Wärtsilä has won a number of significant orders for the upgraded version of its Wärtsilä 20 engine, which was introduced in December 2017 and delivers a power output