Race for the Finnish Line
Smarter Ships and Suistanable Maritime Operations Safeguard Competetive Edge for the Future – but Quality Project Managemet Is Still King
Smarter Ships and Suistanable Maritime Operations Safeguard Competetive Edge for the Future – but Quality Project Managemet Is Still King
Marine sector stakeholders need to unite in tackling air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from shipping – as well as
The time is now. This very moment—when the growth of the cruise industry has never been faster. And it presents
In October 2018, Rauma Marine Constructions and Tallink signed a letter of intent to build an environmentally friendly car and
Maritime industries are slowly following the example set by the car industry. Petrol and diesel cars came before hybrid vehicles.
Networking edge and innovation spirit have sustained the local companies for ages – and they’re just getting started One is
Meyer Turku is only one of the Finnish maritime companies keen on sustainable solutions. In spring 2018, a new initiative
As sustainability climbs higher and higher on the agenda of international cruise lines, Meyer Turku is well positioned to take
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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