Short Sea Shipping & Sustainability: 3 Interesting Considerations

Why do an aging fleet and tightening environmental regulations present a golden opportunity for the operators of small merchant vessels? This article explores three interesting considerations where smart decisions can boost your sustainability and profitability – along with real-life cases showing how Wärtsilä can help.

Here are the three key takeaways
Energy saving technologies can reduce fuel consumption and emissions without compromising operational efficiency.
Hybrid and electric propulsion systems improve fuel-to-power conversion efficiency, lower operating costs and create a flexible pathway to adopt alternative fuels.
Cleaner energy sources such as shore power and fuels like methanol and ammonia offer practical pathways to decarbonisation.

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