This autumn, it was ten years since the Meyer family's shipbuilding company became the host of the Turku shipyard. Over the past years, the shipyard has, typically for the industry, experienced both victories and challenges. In the anniversary year, the direction of Meyer Turku however remains clear: Both the world's most advanced cruise ships and the shipyard's own operations aim for carbon neutrality.
Auramarine has 50 years of experience in delivering fuel supply systems for a variety of different fuels. These fuels include marine fuel oils (distillates and heavy residuals), natural gas, biofuels and methanol. The latest addition to this product offering is our ammonia fuel systems. Why ammonia? If produced in a sustainable way, ammonia can be a zerocarbon fuel and, together with methanol, a key part of shipping’s energy transition to net zero. This is also what makes it a valuable addition to Auramarine’s green portfolio.
With the advent of constantly tightening IMO regulations on the environmental emissions in maritime traffic, new solutions for ship fuels are sorely needed. Shipyards are starting to turn to methanol, a promising and viable ”green” fuel alternative.
When talking about sustainability in maritime, one can hardly ignore the ports. In the EU alone, there are over one thousand ports, handling goods in the excess of 4 billion tonnes. But just how green are they?
Biofuels are making waves in the marine industry – from ship-owners to engine makers, there is rising interest to get away from CO2-heavy traditional fuels.
In December 2022, a floating LNG terminal is expected to arrive at Inkoo Port on the southern coast of Finland. With a storage capacity of 150,900 cubic metres, the LNG terminal vessel ’Exemplar’ will deliver liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the needs of Finnish and Estonian industries throughout the next ten years.
Wärtsilä Corporation has opened its new technology centre in Vaasa, on the west coast of Finland. Named the Sustainable Technology Hub (STH), the new centre will concentrate its efforts to advance the global decarbonisation in the fields of marine and energy technologies.
The biggest challenge facing the marine industry right now is the quest for sustainability. Many operators are already taking important steps towards achieving net carbon neutrality by 2050, implementing for example supply chain sustainability programs and waste-to-energy initiatives and pursuing alternative fuels.
M/S ‘Finneco I’ – the first of Finnlines’ three new hybrid ro-ro vessels – was delivered on 28 April 2022 from the Jinling shipyard. The new ship will start operations in June, at first on the Bay of Biscay route between Kotka and Bilbao. The two other hybrid Finneco ships will soon follow as they, too, are ready for delivery to Finnlines in early summer of 2022.
Maritime environment demands a lot from insulation materials. For example, during an intercontinental crossing, they have to withstand both icy temperatures in Nordic waters and tropical climates within a very short time – without losing their insulating potency.
For engineering students’ intent on designing ships either for passenger transport or for arctic environments, a Finnish university degree is the grade to go for. Aalto University’s top-notch Nordic Master program has drawn in motivated and capable students even from distant continents.
Finland and Sweden have been considering a joint purchase of icebreakers for a couple of years now. In March 2020, the Swedish Maritime Administration and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency began collaborating on the design of a modern ice breaker concept.
Viking Line’s new vessel, Viking Glory, was christened in the Port of Turku on 28th February 2022. The company’s new flagship sailed for the first time to Mariehamn and Stockholm the following day.
Ships are responsible for more than 18 percent of some types of air pollutants. Reducing such emissions is a crucial step in the battle against global climate change. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and others have estimated that carbon dioxide emissions from shipping were equal to 2.5 percent of the global human-made emissions in 2019. They are expected to rise by 50 to 250 percent before the year 2050 if no action is taken.
Shipping is in the process of becoming increasingly automated. New technologies can be helpful in making future maritime traffic more energy-efficient, non-polluting and safer than before. Still, automation has its risks, especially if ship control systems are not properly protected against cyber-attacks.
It is important to be able to choose the right product that meets the high-quality requirements of the Marine industry as selecting a suitable material will ensure a safe and comfortable journey. Paroc´s new Acoustic Guide provides general information on sound insulation and sound absorption of Marine products in an easy format.
Creation of more sustainable shipbuilding concepts is very much a concern for the key industry players. With carbon-conscious millennials filling more and more of the cruise ships during the 2020’s, the shipyards and cruise lines are looking at all their processes with a critical eye: what can we do to make this greener?
With the onset of new and stricter regulations for limiting carbon emissions of maritime vessels, the shipping companies are preparing for low-carbon seafaring. Meanwhile, new and innovative technologies for reducing CO2 greenhouse gas emissions of ships are being constantly developed.
Covid-19 crisis has hit the marine industry in various ways – and cruise lines and shipyards alike have been struggling to cope. Meyer Turku has been able, for the most part, to keep its eye on the ball and keep grinding, despite mounting odds.
The vision of the Finnish maritime industry is to make every ship smart by 2025. By applying digital technology, the marine cluster has vast opportunities to e.g. raise the level of safety in maritime operations and support sustainable transport at sea.
Marine sector stakeholders need to unite in tackling air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from shipping – as well as finding new ways to power vessels more sustainably.
Networking edge and innovation spirit have sustained the local companies for ages – and they’re just getting started
Meyer Turku is only one of the Finnish maritime companies keen on sustainable solutions.
As sustainability climbs higher and higher on the agenda of international cruise lines, Meyer Turku is well positioned to take on the challenges of a greener future.
The time is now. This very momentwhen the growth of the cruise industry has never been faster. And it presents a tremendous opportunity for those tasked with managing the record orderbook that lies ahead. From shipbuilding and ship fi ttings to electrical and ship operating systems, all the way through talent acquisition and sourcing, we’re planning the creation of the most revolutionary megaships the world has ever seen at Seatrade Cruise Global.
In October 2018, Rauma Marine Constructions and Tallink signed a letter of intent to build an environmentally friendly car and passenger ferry for the scheduled service between Tallinn and Helsinki. The ship, with a value of approximately 250 million euros, will be built at Rauma shipyard. RMC now looks strengthen its organisation and recruit more talent.
RMC began building its second multi-purpose corvette.
10 years old Meyer Turku aims for carbon-neutral shipbuilding
Signwell 30 years knowledge of maritime safety signage systems
Auramarine ammonia fuel system
Cafitesse filter coffee brewing system – the cost efficient and sustainable way to serve good coffee at sea
Star of the Seas launched at the Meyer Turku shipyard
RMC collaborates with its client to build car and passenger ferries for Tasmania’s challenging sea conditions
Navigating the Future: Finland’s Maritime Industry at a turning point
Advanced hybrid technology for passenger ferry M/V ’Eloise’
Simply Iconic
Almost 80 years of ship supplying history
Wind powers vessels
Driving sustainability via pipeline system excellence
Targeting green innovations
Lucky Seven
Eye on green innovation
Canada to the rescue
The Green Grail of the Seven Seas
Blue ocean strategy requires green core
Green Wave Rising
Marine InnovationTargets Emissions
Turn the Tide
After the Storm
Sign of the tides
Modern Metal Machining Service
Wind Powers Marine Research
Varuna Sentinels BV is selected to provide IHM maintenance services for Hapag-Lloyd vessels
IMO 2020 sulphur limit implementation
Less Weight is More Efficiency
Meriturva is Safety by Training
Valve control innovations for cruise ships and tugs
High-grade furniture for the cruise ships
Certified ceilings for shipbuilding
Seatec prepares its 2019 edition:
Champion door's Special doors for Shipyards
Hydraulics and electrification of machineries are the specialties of Averfin Oy
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of connecting the European cruise community
Protacon hybridizes maritime industries to meet EU goals
Fold-up doors designed to withstand extreme conditions