Major innovations in Finnish ship design
Finland has a long history of high-tech achievements in the domain of naval architecture and ship design, specifically in producing
Finland has a long history of high-tech achievements in the domain of naval architecture and ship design, specifically in producing
The time is now. This very moment—when the growth of the cruise industry has never been faster. And it presents
Averfin Oy, starting as a maintenance company for earth-moving machinery 20 years ago, is currently an international partner in the
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.
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.
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a fully integrated propulsion solution for a new advanced open-deck carrier vessel. The vessel has
Shipping companies are entering a more complex and capital-intensive phase as decarbonisation regulations begin to translate emissions targets into direct
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
bound4blue, a global leader in wind propulsion systems, has expanded its industrial footprint in Asia with the establishment of new
Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced its first high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine, the X-DF-HP, developed specifically for the demanding
Marine propulsion has long followed a familiar pattern: engines, shafts and propellers arranged around established mechanical principles. While energy systems
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will issue licences to supply methanol as marine fuel in the Port
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
ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swedish nuclear energy company Blykalla to support and accelerate the deployment
Wind turbines in vessels is not a new invention. Savonius Rotor was invented by a Finn, Sigurd Savonius in 1926,
In December 2022, a floating LNG terminal is expected to arrive at Inkoo Port on the southern coast of Finland.
Comprehensive maintenance work of modern-day vessels exacts lots of know-how and experience, plus the right kind of attitude. In southwestern
Viking Glory is poised to start making the rounds in the Baltic Sea Viking Line’s new vessel, Viking Glory, was
Sweden and Finland are joining forces to create the next generation of green icebreakers Finland and Sweden have been considering
Seatec 2/2026
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