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Wärtsilä partners with Zamakona Yards to enhance its service offering in the Canary Islands

Posted on 29, June 2016 by

HELSINKI, 29-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions and services provider, is enhancing its service offering by participating in a new maintenance hub in the Canary Islands. The facility, operated by one of Spain’s biggest shipbuilding and ship … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä signs major contract to supply 161 MW Flexicycle power plant to Yamama Cement Company in Saudi Arabia

Posted on 29, June 2016 by

HELSINKI, 29-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä has signed a major contract to supply a 161 MW Flexicycle (combined cycle) power plant to Yamama Cement Company in Saudi Arabia. Wärtsilä will deliver a full EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) project. In addition … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä wins contract for two new 8000m3 trailing suction hopper dredgers for India’s Adani group

Posted on 28, June 2016 by

HELSINKI, 28-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä has won an order for two new 8000m3 trailing suction hopper dredgers being built for the Adani group, India’s largest private multi-port operator. The vessels are the first of a new IHC Beagle series designed … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä expands its existing global Hydro and Industrial service offering with the acquisition of Weir American Hydro

Posted on 28, June 2016 by

HELSINKI, 28-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä, a global leader in complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets, announces that it has acquired the USA and Canada based company Weir American Hydro from the Weir Group plc. Ownership of the … Read the full press release →

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Greece based shipping fleet operator TMS Tankers selected Wärtsilä fixed pitch propellers (FPPs) for its new vessels

Posted on 25, March 2016 by

HELSINKI, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TMS Tankers Ltd, one of the largest Greece based shipping fleet operators, has selected Wärtsilä fixed pitch propellers (FPPs) for its new vessels under construction in China. The order was placed with Wärtsilä’s joint venture company … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä Nacos Platinum integrated navigation, automation and propulsion control systems will be used in Maersk Line’ 27 new container vessels

Posted on 25, March 2016 by

HELSINKI, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the Wärtsilä Nacos Platinum integrated navigation, automation, and propulsion control systems for 27 new container vessels being built for Denmark based Maersk Line A/S. The contracts with Wärtsilä were signed … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä Corporation will be part of the refurbishment programme for the US Bureau of Reclamation’s Minidoka hydropower plant in Idaho, US

Posted on 6, January 2016 by

HELSINKI, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä Corporation, a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets,will participate in the refurbishment programme for the US Bureau of Reclamation’s Minidoka hydropower plant, Idaho, in the United States. This … Read the full press release →

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Harvey Gulf International Marine’s LNG fuelled offshore supply vessels recognised by Workboat magazine are powered by Wärtsilä engines

Posted on 11, December 2015 by

HELSINKI, 11-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The annual Significant Boats awards programme, hosted by Workboat magazine, has recognised Harvey Gulf International Marine’s LNG fuelled offshore supply vessels, powered by Wärtsilä engines, as the Workboats of the Year for 2015. The award was … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä to supply combined inert gas generators and gas combustion units for 17 new LNG Carrier vessels to South Korea

Posted on 11, December 2015 by

HELSINKI, 11-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) in South Korea has contracted Wärtsilä to supply combined inert gas generators and gas combustion units for 17 new LNG Carrier vessels under construction at the company’s yards. The vessels … Read the full press release →

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India: Wärtsilä to supply 40 MW Smart Power Generation plant to Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL)

Posted on 11, December 2015 by

HELSINKI, 11-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä will supply a 40 MW Smart Power Generation plant to Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) in Southern India. The LNG-fired plant will be located near the city of Kochi, and will provide much-needed peaking power … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä generating sets to power two new Aker Arctic designed icebreakers under construction in Russia

Posted on 10, December 2015 by

HELSINKI, 10-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Two new Aker Arctic designed icebreakers, under construction at the PJSC Vyborg Shipyard in Russia, will have their main power provided by Wärtsilä generating sets. The ships are being built for Gazprom Neft based in St.Petersburg, … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä to supply a major Flexicycle power plant to Energía del Pacífico S.A. in Acajutla, El Salvador

Posted on 19, October 2015 by

HELSINKI, 19-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply a major Flexicycle power plant to Energía del Pacífico S.A. in Acajutla, El Salvador. It will be the largest and most efficient power plant in El Salvador, and the … Read the full press release →

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Hyundai Heavy Industries placed two important contracts with Wärtsilä for seawater/propane based regasification modules

Posted on 31, August 2015 by

HELSINKI, 31-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has placed two important contracts with Wärtsilä for seawater/propane based regasification modules. The systems are to be installed on FSRU (Floating Storage and Regasification Unit) vessels owned by … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä to supply three of Finnlines vessels with exhaust cleaning scrubber systems

Posted on 31, August 2015 by

HELSINKI, 31-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Finnlines, a leading Ro-Ro and passenger vessel operator with services in the North and Baltic Seas, has contracted Wärtsilä to supply three of its vessels with exhaust cleaning scrubber systems. Finnlines is part of the … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä: Three new container ships will be fitted with Wärtsilä Aquarius UV Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS)

Posted on 28, May 2015 by

HELSINKI, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä has received another important order for its Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS). Three new container ships being built for a major European shipping company at the Jinhai Shipyard in China will be fitted with … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä signs 3-year Service Agreement with Newcrest Mining Limited for their power plants in Lihir gold mine in Papua New Guinea

Posted on 1, April 2015 by

HELSINKI, 1-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä, the leading global supplier of flexible and efficient power plant solutions and services, has signed a 3-year Service Agreement with Newcrest Mining Limited for their power plants in Lihir gold mine in Papua New … Read the full press release →

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The first Wärtsilä X62 two-stroke engine successfully passed its design validation and type approval tests

Posted on 9, January 2015 by

Helsinki, 09-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The first Wärtsilä X62 two-stroke engine has successfully passed its design validation and type approval tests and has performed exceptionally well during the necessary sea trials. It is, therefore, now ready for full market availability. … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä’s donation used to support orphanage in Kenya

Posted on 2, December 2014 by

HELSINKI, 2-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ‘A peaceful, prosperous and just world in which sports is a unifying and livelihood factor’ is the vision of Tegla Loroupe Peace Foundation (TLPF) in Kenya. The organisation was established by Tegla Loroupe, a renowned … Read the full press release →

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US Coast Guard granted Alternate Management System (AMS) acceptance for Wärtsilä’s Aquarius EC Ballast Water Management System

Posted on 12, November 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 12-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has granted Alternate Management System (AMS) acceptance for Wärtsilä’s Aquarius EC Ballast Water Management System (BWMS). This allows all US and foreign flag ships fitted with this system to … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä Shipham Valves extends its full range of duplex and super duplex stainless steel valves to cover higher pressure ratings

Posted on 12, November 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 12-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä Shipham Valves has extended its full range of duplex and super duplex stainless steel valves to cover higher pressure ratings. This portfolio expansion means that Wärtsilä is able to provide customers with all the … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä to supply 54 dual fuel engines to power Arc 7 design icebreaking LNG carriers for Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering yard in South Korea

Posted on 12, November 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 12-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) yard in South Korea has ordered a total of 54 Wärtsilä dual fuel engines to power 172,600 cbm icebreaking LNG carriers being built for use in arctic conditions … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo to continue with new HERCULES-2 project aimed at developing fuel-flexible marine engine optimally adaptive to its operating environment

Posted on 22, September 2014 by

Bavaria, Germany, 22-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The HERCULES R&D programme to develop large engine technologies, which was initiated in 2004 as a joint vision by the two major European engine manufacturing groups, Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo, is to continue … Read the full press release →

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The new Wärtsilä LNGPac system granted AIP Certificate from classification society DNV GL

Posted on 9, September 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland,  9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —The new Wärtsilä LNGPac, the upgraded version of the company’s successful LNG fuel handling system, has been granted an AIP (Approval in Principle) Certificate from the classification society DNV GL. The certificate will be presented … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä Corporation announces new appointments in its management team

Posted on 8, September 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 8-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The following appointments have been made in the management of Wärtsilä Corporation: Mr Rakesh Sarin (59), B.Sc. (Eng.), has been appointed President of Power Plants, Executive Vice President and member of the Board of … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä Yuchai Engine Co., Ltd. opens new factory in Doumen District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China

Posted on 8, September 2014 by

Guangdong, China, 8-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä Yuchai Engine Co., Ltd, a joint venture between Wärtsilä and Yuchai Marine Power Co., Ltd., has inaugurated its new factory in Doumen District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China. The new factory covers a … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä Switzerland Ltd and China based Jiangsu Antai Power Machinery Co. Ltd. sign licence agreement for manufacture and sales of Wärtsilä 2-stroke engines

Posted on 8, September 2014 by

ZURICH, 8-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A licence agreement covering the manufacture and sales of Wärtsilä 2-stroke engines has been signed between Wärtsilä Switzerland Ltd and China based Jiangsu Antai Power Machinery Co. Ltd. (JAD). JAD is the former large horse-power … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä launches its latest development of large Controllable Pitch Propellers at SMM exhibition and conference in Hamburg, Germany

Posted on 8, September 2014 by

Hamburg, Germany, 8-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At the SMM exhibition and conference in Hamburg, Germany, Wärtsilä is introducing its latest development of large Controllable Pitch (CP) Propellers, based on the previously known E-hub type. The new CP propeller system offers … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä lands second design contract for its new series of arctic platform supply vessels

Posted on 12, August 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 12-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A second confirmed design contract for Wärtsilä’s new series of arctic platform supply vessels has been signed. This latest order is for a multi-purpose platform supply vessel (MPSV) being built by Tersan Shipyard in Turkey on … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä launched Aframax tanker design at the Posidonia 2014 exhibition in Athens

Posted on 3, June 2014 by

Athens, Greece, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A new, highly efficient, Aframax tanker design offering practical and viable solutions that meet current and forthcoming emissions legislation is today launched by Wärtsilä at the Posidonia 2014 exhibition in Athens, Greece. Wärtsilä will also be … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä divests its 50% share in Wärtsilä TMH Diesel Engine Company LLC to joint venture partner Transmashholding

Posted on 3, June 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä and Transmashholding have agreed that Wärtsilä will sell its 50 per cent share in the joint venture Wärtsilä TMH Diesel Engine Company LLC to Transmashholding, the other joint venture party. The divestment of the joint … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä Executive VP Kari Hietanen appointed president of European Engine Power Plants Association

Posted on 28, April 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 28-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mr Kari Hietanen, Executive Vice President at Wärtsilä Corporation, has been appointed President of the European Engine Power Plants Association (EUGINE). EUGINE is a newly established association of European manufacturers of engine power plants. There are … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä’s consultation process with employee representatives in Finland concluded

Posted on 19, March 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 19-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä’s consultation process with employee representatives in Finland has been concluded. The process was initiated on 29 January 2014 with the aim of reducing 200 jobs in Finland. As a result of the negotiations, the redundancy … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä Ship Design Singapore unveiled Platform Supply Vessel design package aimed at ship owners and shipyards in the Asia-Pacific region

Posted on 19, March 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 19-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä Ship Design (WSD) Singapore has unveiled a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) design package aimed at ship owners and shipyards in the Asia-Pacific region, in conjunction with Asia Pacific Maritime 2014 event. The WSD PSV series … Read the full press release →

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Two Ro-Ro ferries of UK based Condor Ferries to be retrofitted with Wärtsilä’s new AQUARIUS READY ballast water management system

Posted on 19, March 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 19-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Wärtsilä AQUARIUS READY solution is a phased process that enables cost savings and installation flexibility for ship owners preparing their vessels for ballast water treatment regulatory compliance. Having Wärtsilä as a single point of contact between the … Read the full press release →

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The Wärtsilä Vessel Internal Electrostatic Coalescer to be utilized at three North Sea oilfields

Posted on 19, March 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 19-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä, the marine and oil & gas industry’s leading provider of innovative products, solutions and services, has signed three contracts with Aker Midsund of Norway to deliver its Vessel Internal Electrostatic Coalescer (VIEC®) systems for three North Sea … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä Corporation to publish its Financial Statements Bulletin for 2013 on 29 January 2014

Posted on 15, January 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 15-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä Corporation Financial Calendar 15 January 2014 at 10.00 a.m. EET Wärtsilä Corporation will publish its Financial Statements Bulletin for the year 2013 on Wednesday 29 January 2014 at 8.30 a.m. Finnish time. The report will … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä announced its first ever Wärtsilä X72 mid-bore engine passed the factory acceptance test

Posted on 15, January 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 15-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading provider of innovative products, solutions and services, is pleased to announce that the first ever Wärtsilä X72 mid-bore, low-speed engine has successfully passed the factory acceptance test. This milestone verifies that the engine … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä Corporation to publish its January-September 2013 Interim Report on 24 October 2013

Posted on 11, October 2013 by

Helsinki, Finland, 11-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä Corporation will publish its Interim Report for the period January-September on Thursday 24 October 2013 at 8.30 a.m. Finnish time. The report will be available in pdf-format and in a web-based report system at www.wartsilareports.com as well … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä Power Plants honored with two awards at the Power-Gen Asia 2013 conference & exhibition and the Asian Power Awards 2013 event

Posted on 11, October 2013 by

Helsinki, Finland, 11-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä Power Plants has been recognised with two awards for technical papers presented at the Power-Gen Asia 2013 conference & exhibition and the Asian Power Awards 2013 event. At the Asian Power Awards 2013, an annual … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä released new ECA compliant Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuel engine for sale in the US market

Posted on 11, October 2013 by

Helsinki, Finland, 11-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions and services provider, has now released its Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuel engine for sale in the US market. The engine meets the strict emissions compliance criteria of the United States Environmental … Read the full press release →

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