Use of methanol fuels will reduce ship emissions
With the advent of constantly tightening IMO regulations on the environmental emissions in maritime traffic, new solutions for ship fuels
With the advent of constantly tightening IMO regulations on the environmental emissions in maritime traffic, new solutions for ship fuels
When talking about sustainability in maritime, one can hardly ignore the ports. In the EU alone, there are over one
Biofuels are making waves in the marine industry – from ship-owners to engine makers, there is rising interest to get
Wärtsilä Corporation has opened its new technology centre in Vaasa, on the west coast of Finland. Named the Sustainable Technology
In December 2022, a floating LNG terminal is expected to arrive at Inkoo Port on the southern coast of Finland.
Bureau Veritas is supporting marine industry players to fully embrace the green transition The biggest challenge facing the marine industry
Marine industry is turning more low-carbon and future-proof by the minute – at least in Finland. The Finnish marine industry
M/S ‘Finneco I’ – the first of Finnlines’ three new hybrid ro-ro vessels – was delivered on 28 April 2022
From 2017 onwards, ships heading to or from an EU port have been required to report their environmental impact thoroughly
Marine industry is getting greener every year. In December 2021, SEA Europe, representing close to 100% of the European shipbuilding
Optimised for passenger and arctic vessel designers For engineering students’ intent on designing ships either for passenger transport or for
Sweden and Finland are joining forces to create the next generation of green icebreakers Finland and Sweden have been considering
Viking Glory is poised to start making the rounds in the Baltic Sea Viking Line’s new vessel, Viking Glory, was
Maritime environment demands a lot from insulation materials. For example, during an intercontinental crossing, they have to withstand both icy
Shipping is in the process of becoming increasingly automated. New technologies can be helpful in making future maritime traffic more
Ships are responsible for more than 18 percent of some types of air pollutants. Reducing such emissions is a crucial
Paroc’s new Acoustic Guide provides general information on sound insulation and sound absorption of Marine products in an accessible format.
With the onset of new and stricter regulations for limiting carbon emissions of maritime vessels, the shipping companies are preparing
Creation of more sustainable shipbuilding concepts is very much a concern for the key industry players. With carbon-conscious millennials filling
Covid-19 crisis has hit the marine industry in various ways – and cruise lines and shipyards alike have been struggling
Project designer Jiju Poulose of Poul Consult AS describes Blue Frontier Project as an ambitious concept for a sustainable multi-use marine infrastructure system along the Indian coastline.
International shipping is entering a phase where reducing greenhouse gas emissions is no longer a long-term ambition, but a concrete part of everyday business operations. Regulatory pressure is increasing, technologies are advancing, and investment decisions are being made in an environment marked by uncertainty, where the distribution of costs has also become a central issue.
Meyer Turku is launching a five-year MERiON lead program, co-funded by Business Finland, which focuses on strengthening the shipbuilding industry through ecological, digital and geopolitical changes. The program brings together the existing maritime network as well as new business sectors to develop solutions for cruise ships and floating infrastructure.
Sustainability is a major driver in the marine industry – starting with more sustainable fuels. Methanol, ammonia and hydrogen are among the fuels used to power a proud new generation of ships. The introduction of new fuels places demands on pipeline systems aboard ships, as well.
The maritime sector is undergoing its most significant energy transition to date. While multiple low-carbon fuel pathways are emerging, no clear winner has yet been established. Methanol, ammonia, LNG, biofuels, and synthetic fuels are all competing for position as the industry responds to tightening regulation and long-term decarbonization targets.
The maritime industry is entering a decade of profound transformation. Climate targets, geopolitical shifts, digitalization, and rapid technological development are reshaping the way ships are designed, built, and operated. For Finland, these changes are not merely challenges to overcome—they are opportunities to strengthen our position as a global leader in maritime innovation.
Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH has been awarded the Platinum medal for the first time by the international sustainability rating agency EcoVadis. This
Shipping companies are entering a more complex and capital-intensive phase as decarbonisation regulations begin to translate emissions targets into direct
Tallink Grupp is continuing its long-term cooperation with the John Nurminen Foundation to improve and protect the condition of the
New, more sustainable fuels are slowly changing the marine industry. Methanol, ammonia and hydrogen are among the fuels used to
Viking Line is starting 2026 by continuing to offer travel and transport services with a high share of renewable European
The net-zero emission cruise ship concept developed in the AVATAR project led by Meyer Turku has now been completed. The
Viking Line, the Port of Turku, and the Ports of Stockholm are carrying out a joint project aimed at establishing
Meyer Turku has made a donation to the Baltic Sea foundation Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG). The donation supports the
The German company Hy2gen has secured a strategic site in Vihreäsaari, at the Port of Oulu in northern Finland, for
New B&W ME-LGIA ammonia dual-fuel engine sets new benchmark in zero-carbon propulsion and digitally-connected performance – now open for newbuilding
The European Union (EU)-funded MARPOWER project (Efficient zero-emissions gas turbine POWER system for MARitime transport) is addressing one of the
Tools for calculating ship emissions and assessing their environmental impact have become increasingly comprehensive. The research helps estimate what emissions
This autumn, it was ten years since the Meyer family’s shipbuilding company became the host of the Turku shipyard. Over
Modular, installation-friendly fuel supply system for engines and other ammonia consumers Auramarine has 50 years of experience in delivering
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