The Finnlines Group’s first three months have proved, again, to be very strong. The January–March 2017 result for the period exceeded our record year’s corresponding period by approximately 35 per cent, and was EUR 11.2 (8.3) million. After a long period of sluggish economic development in Europe, there are positive signs in economic growth and especially in Finland the volume of exported and imported goods has increased over 10 per cent during the first three months.

The technology group Wärtsilä invests in expanding its offering and global service workshop footprint in turbocharger services. Over 20 Wärtsilä service workshops globally are equipped with full capability to service turbochargers. With this investment, Wärtsilä is able to offer customers global turbocharger services coupled with engine knowhow in flexible cooperation with other Wärtsilä service centres. Customers can reduce their operational risk and save time by being able to overhaul the turbocharger at the same time as the engine.

PHOTO: A 6-cylinder in-line Wärtsilä 34DF engine. The engine features advanced dual-fuel technology and high efficiency, and its success is evidenced with more than 300 engines delivered globally.

The technology group Wärtsilä has been awarded model year 2017 certification of emissions compliance from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its ärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engine family. The EPA Tier III certification and the corresponding EIAPP certificate were both issued in March 2017. The Tier III certification of conformity covers the Wärtsilä 34DF engines manufactured from the date of issue until the end of 2017. W

Vard Holdings Limited, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that it has secured a contract for the design and construction of one Research Expedition Vessel for Rosellinis Four-10.