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First targetless laser sensor for offshore wind farms developed

Wärtsilä developed the first targetless laser sensor for offshore wind farm applications, called ‘SceneScan Monopole’. The laser sensor aims to increase safety onboard service operation vessels (SOVs).

The SceneScan Monopole measures the range and bearing to the offshore wind turbine, independent of the use of targets and GPS.

The technology can be applied in China’s offshore wind market, as well as in North Sea wind farms. The first SceneScan Monopole was delivered in summer 2018 for a Chinese...

https://safety4sea.com/first-targetless-laser-sensor-for-offshore-wind-farms-developed/

Wärtsilä introduces its lock entry assist system

The technology group Wärtsilä has developed a lock entry assist system that will facilitate a vessel’s approach and entrance into waterway locks. The development work has been carried out in cooperation with the Canada-based CSL Group. The initial deployment of the technology will be on board the ‘CSL St Laurent’, a 22,600 gross tonnage Trillium class bulk carrier owned by CSL. The ship operates on the waterways of the St Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes.

The Wärtsilä system comes in response to...

http://container-news.com/wartsila-lock-entry-assist-system/

Wärtsilä’s Fully Integrated Scope Chosen For Largest LNG Fuelled High-Speed Catamaran

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The largest ever high-speed catamaran, which will operate on LNG fuel, will feature a fully integrated scope of supply from the technology group Wärtsilä. The 125 metres long vessel is being built at the Armon Gijón shipyard in Spain for Spanish ferry operator Baleària. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in Q2, 2018.

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The ability of Wärtsilä to deliver a fully integrated scope, including the engines, the waterjets, and the LNG fuel storage and supply system, together...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/wartsilas-fully-integrated-scope-chosen-for-largest-lng-fuelled-high-speed-catamaran/

Wärtsilä Strengthens Its Underwater Services By Acquiring Spanish Burriel Navarro

Wärtsilä Strengthens Its Underwater Services By Acquiring Spanish Burriel Navarro

The technology group Wärtsilä has acquired Burriel Navarro, S.L, a company operating in underwater services in the main ports of Spain. The acquisition supports the growth of Wärtsilä’s underwater services and expands the company’s local presence in the European market. Burriel Navarro will be part of Trident, a Wärtsilä company. Burriel Navarro has 20 employees and its annual revenue is approximately EUR 1.3 million. The acquisition was signed and closed on 31 October 2018.

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https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/wartsila-strengthens-its-underwater-services-by-acquiring-spanish-burriel-navarro/

Wärtsilä reports its interim financial results

THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

– Order intake stable at EUR 1,372 million (1,354)
– Net sales increased 13% to EUR 1,330 million (1,175)
– Book-to-bill 1.03 (1.15)
– Comparable operating result increased to EUR 141 million (131), which represents 10.6% of net sales (11.2)
– Earnings per share increased to 0.17 euro (0.14)
– Cash flow from operating activities decreased to EUR 122 million (150)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE REVIEW PERIOD JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2018

– Order intake increased 7% to EUR 4,433 million (4,130)

http://container-news.com/wartsila-reports-interim-financial-results/

Project Forward paves the way for IMO´s CO2 emissions target

The Project Forward initiative led by Athens-Based Arista Shipping, with Finnish Wärtsilä as one of the participants, demonstrates that with LNG as fuel, an advanced hull design, and highly efficient propulsion machinery, it will be possible to meet the IMO’s target for a 40% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030.

Model tests of the Project’s concept vessel indicate that the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is well below the currently most stringent Phase III level. The EEDI reflects the...

https://safety4sea.com/project-forward-paves-the-way-for-imos-co2-emissions-target/

Wärtsilä announces strong demand for scrubbers ahead of 2020 regulation

In its interim report for January – September 2018, Wärtsilä announced that the upcoming 2020 sulphur cap regulation has increased the demand for scrubbers, as ship owners try to comply.

As Wärtsilä informed, in the marine industry, the 2020 sulphur regulations have led to an increase in demand for scrubbers, thus increasing orders intake in both Marine Solutions and Services.

Regarding Marine Solutions, its orders were also supported by the high level of activity in the cruise and ferry segment....

https://safety4sea.com/wartsila-announces-strong-demand-for-scrubbers-ahead-of-2020-regulation/

Wärtsilä’s First Of Its Kind Hybrid Centre In The World To Boost Sustainable Shipping

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The technology group Wärtsilä has inaugurated its new Hybrid Centre, the first of its kind in the world. The facility represents an innovative concept that will enable further development and deployment of the Wärtsilä HY hybrid power module, while at the same time providing customers with the possibility to experience the benefits of the Wärtsilä HY.

It will also be used to train crews and provide hands-on experience for technicians. The inauguration ceremony took place on October 17.

The...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/wartsilas-first-of-its-kind-hybrid-centre-in-the-world-to-boost-sustainable-shipping/

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