Wärtsilä Voyage

08/02/2023

We all want to reach the same destination: a maritime industry that is safe, efficient, and sustainable. But to get there, we’ve got to reframe our approach. We need a clearer vision of what the landscape of digitalisation looks like to dispel fears around how we’ll navigate our way there.

Learn more: https://go.wartsila.com/maritime-professionals-agree-that-digital-transformation-is-a-good-thing-fb

01/02/2023

Since implementing Wärtsilä’s Fleet Optimisation Solution (FOS) in 2019, Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd has been using the platform to gather insights that have supported the UK-based dry bulk and general cargo ship operator in its objectives around reducing carbon emissions and ensuring fleet performance, which is core to the company’s current strategy.

We had a great opportunity to visit Carisbrooke's Kitty C vessel in Sheerness and interview Capt. Simon Merritt, Senior Fleet Manager, and William Bell, Second Officer, to take a deep dive into the benefits FOS brings to the onboard processes.

"Among other things, we are able to use the live data from FOS to optimise our voyages, to arrive just-in-time and to cut carbon emissions", says Capt. Simon Merritt.

"At Carisbrooke Shipping, we take our environmental responsibility extremely seriously. After the implementation of FOS, we've seen carbon reduction of 6% across the fleet", says William Bell.

Watch our latest video with real-life use cases where FOS has shown its value.
Meet the future of fleet optimisation: https://www.wartsila.com/voyage/fos

20/01/2023

The Winners of the 2022 Excellence Awards have been announced!

In December 2022, we revealed that Wärtsilä was ranked in the 2022 Ship Technology Excellence Rankings for Business Expansion, Environmental, Innovation, Product Launches and Research and Development.

Today, we're happy to share that Wärtsilä wins the 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘓𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 award!

The Product Launches category recognises companies that have launched notable new products or services into the market. This can include physical products, software as well as the launch of services and concepts. Ship Technology is specifically looking at novelty, including companies launching products into new areas or innovation in the product’s design, manufacture or marketing.

You can read more about the achievement here: https://www.ship-technology.com/awards-rankings/featured-company/in-focus-wartsila/

Global leader in innovative technology and lifecycle solutions ranked in five categories in the 2022 rankings

17/01/2023

Nobody in the maritime industry would deny that digital transformation is essential to our future. But digital uptake has been slow. Part of the problem? We all have different interpretations of what it looks like.

Like stories of mythical sea monsters, these mindsets reveal more about our state of mind than reality. Wärtsilä’s 2022 free report 'Debunking the mythical beasts of maritime digital transformation' explores these industry attitudes to uncover the truth behind what’s been stopping progress – and how we can move forward.

Download the free report now: https://go.wartsila.com/voyage-digital-myths-fb

12/01/2023

Safer navigation, reduced crew workload and improved transparency are at the top of the wishlist for tanker operators.

ZEABORN Tankers achieved all three with the fleetwide introduction of Wärtsilä’s Fleet Optimisation Solution (FOS) on their managed wet fleet.

We've interviewed ZEABORN's Master, Technical Superintendent and Second Officer to find out what they think the role and impact of FOS is.

Watch our latest video with real-life use cases where FOS has shown its value.
Meet the future of fleet optimisation: https://go.wartsila.com/fos-fb


[The interviews were filmed while the tanker Louie was in dry dock]

10/01/2023

With the MARPOL regulations implementing the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regime entering into force on January 1st, it is clearer than ever that keeping track of a vessel’s performance, especially fuel consumption, and monitoring its trading patterns, are crucial to stay compliant.

However, to make headway, monitoring and reporting are just the tip of the compliance iceberg. Armed with the right insights, you can turn the lead weight of compliance into a golden opportunity for optimising your vessels, fleets and business outcomes.

For users aiming for simple compliance and for those with an eye for maximising value, this is how you turn regulatory requirements into business opportunities: https://go.wartsila.com/the-alchemy-of-effective-compliance-fb

Armed with the right insights, ship operators can turn weight of compliance into an opportunity for optimising their vessels, fleets and business outcomes.

04/01/2023

📢📢📢 We're thrilled to share that we have been shortlisted for the Offshore Support Journal “Safety Award 2023” with our “Wind Turbine Guard Zone”!

Wärtsilä Wind Turbine Guard Zone, now a standard option available for the Wärtsilä Dynamic Positioning system, provides situational awareness and improved safety during vessel transit between wind turbines in an offshore windfarm, protecting the vessel and assets from potential allisions.

Read more about our nomination and cast your vote here: https://www.rivieramm.com/events/annual-offshore-support-journal-conference-2023?tab=awards

The Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference, Exhibition and Awards is the must-attend event for the offshore support vessel (OSV) community. The 2023 event will focus on the key trends driving activity in today’s improving market including decarbonisation, sustainability, profitability, future ...

22/12/2022

Season's greetings!
From everyone at Wärtsilä Voyage, we wish our customers, partners and industry colleagues around the world a happy holiday season and a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

14/12/2022

Less and less territory is being left uncharted when it comes to exploring the benefits of data exchange and holistic solutions that drive digital maturity and shape the connected environment in the maritime industry. Engaging all stakeholders together is vital, as is keeping up with the regulatory framework that governs data sharing practices in the maritime industry.

In an exclusive interview to Wärtsilä Voyage, Natasha Brown, Head, Public Information Services, International Maritime Organization - IMO, talks about the importance of data exchange for emissions reduction, next steps in the workflow on digital issues and IMO's strategic direction to integrate new and advancing technologies in the regulatory framework.

Read the full interview here:

Natasha Brown, IMO, talks about the importance of data exchange for emissions reduction and advancing technologies in the regulatory framework.

13/12/2022

We are thrilled to announce that Wärtsilä has been ranked in the 2022 Ship Technology Excellence Rankings for Business Expansion, Environmental, Innovation, Product Launches and Research and Development.

We were assessed against a set of stringent criteria, being commended in a number of areas, including reducing the environmental impact of the shipping through decarbonisation solutions and projects related to alternative fuels.

Our partnership with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to co-develop green smart port solutions and the development a zero-emission autonomous intra-port, inter-terminal container barge for the Port of Rotterdam have been highlighted.

You can read more about the achievement here: https://www.ship-technology.com/awards-rankings/featured-company/in-focus-wartsila/

07/12/2022

2023 is around the corner. What does the year ahead hold in store for maritime and data? What leaps and bounds will we make in creating a more stable and sustainable shipping market?

Sneak preview: Complexity and upheaval will continue to test shipping in 2023, but efforts to advance supply chain resilience, climate action and stakeholder collaboration will underscore the need for data-driven insights.

Click the link to read the full list of Wärtsilä Voyage's predictions for the year ahead: https://go.wartsila.com/seven-predictions-for-the-year-ahead-fb
Would you add anything to the list? Share your thoughts in the comments below ⬇

30/11/2022

As shipping brings new solutions to bear on its challenges, some long-held maritime concepts need to be safeguarded – and others jettisoned.

The absolute authority of the captain is one example of a maritime concept that is being actively challenged. Greater connectivity between ship and shore means that captains can receive information - and instruction – from land-based management. This brings certain benefits in terms of safety and fleet coordination, but also has some unwelcome consequences.

Check out our latest article where we take a closer look at integrating the old and new to optimise shipping: https://go.wartsila.com/integrating-the-old-and-new-to-optimise-shipping-fb

Can you think of other examples of long-held ideas that are being challenged as new technologies and new business demands drive a search for better solutions? Share your thoughts in the comments bellow!

As shipping brings new solutions to bear on its challenges, some long-held maritime concepts need to be safeguarded – and others jettisoned.