Jan Babicz – Encyclopedia of Ship Technology (2015)

Автор: Jan Babicz
Название книги: Encyclopedia of Ship Technology
Формат: PDF
Страницы: 663
Жанр: Водный транспорт
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

It is with great pleasure and pride that we present this second edition of the
Wärtsilä Encyclopedia of Ship Technology. With 180 years of experience behind
us, and as a technology leader in the marine industry’s global transition to greater
efficiency, lower operating costs and enhanced environmental performance, we are
in a unique position to influence the future of this industry.
One of the ways in which we seek to strengthen the growth and secure the future
of commercial shipping is to pass on the know-how that we have gained to future
generations of maritime professionals. This encyclopedia is evidence of this
commitment.
At Wärtsilä, we strongly believe that the marine industry must adapt to the
new realities imposed by rising construction and operating costs, the need for
operational and fuel flexibility, and increasingly stringent environmental regulations.
These factors have led to the rapid development and adoption of new technologies,
and in this Wärtsilä has taken a leading role. It is only through improving the overall
efficiency of operating vessels that these challenges can be met.
Today Wärtsilä, as a total solutions provider to the marine and oil & gas industries,
has a portfolio of marine products and systems that cannot be matched by any
other company. Our position as an innovative technology leader has also been
enhanced through some key acquisitions of leading companies with proven
track records and unique offerings. The combination of our years of experience
and extensive in-house know-how, together with the expertise acquired through
acquisitions, has enabled Wärtsilä to better serve its global customers and provide
real and meaningful support throughout the entire lifecycle of their vessels. From
initial design, to engineering, to providing a single source of supply that saves time
and costs, to support from the industry’s most comprehensive service network,
Wärtsilä offers a shorter route to customer profits. A full review of what Wärtsilä
offers can be found at www.wartsila.com. We hope that you will make use of
this encyclopedia and in so doing, help to accelerate the move toward a more
economically and environmentally sustainable future for the marine sector.
April 2015
Jaakko Eskola
Senior Executive Vice President and President, Ship Power
Wärtsilä Corporation