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Successful opening of the Bioprocess pilot facility

BPF has now officially opened its pilot facility located in the Biotech Campus Delft. Valmet is proud to be the supplier of the pre-hydrolysis system and congratulates BPF.

Valmet WESP chosen as 2022 Seatrade Maritime Award finalist

Valmet Wet Electrostatic Precipitator (WESP) has been selected as a finalist for the 2022 Seatrade Maritime Awards in the Sustainable Shipping category. The innovative device is used to capture particulate matter from wet exhaust gas streams. Besides black carbon and other forms of particulate matter, exhaust gas can include harmful aerosols, heavy metals and oil mist.

Mariner of the Seas, RCCL

One of our latest upgrades is for Mariner of the Seas, a cruise ship owned by Royal Caribbean International. In 2017, Valmet received an order to upgrade its Damatic XDi automation system to the latest Valmet DNA technology.

IAS gets new life with systematic upgrades

Computer-based technologies are evolving quickly to supply shipowners with more efficient operations and energy-saving solutions. This means some components are becoming obsolete.

Cybersecurity is critical for safe cruising

The primary aim of cruises is to provide passengers with a safe and relaxing holiday while passengers focus on entertainment and new experiences. Behind the scenes, the vessel’s crew stands ready to maintain safety and cybersecurity.

3% savings in vessel fuel consumption

As energy prices rise, more and more attention must be paid to reducing consumption while still keeping the vessels in operation. Valmet’s innovation offers remarkably improved fuel efficiency.

Meri, Multipurpose Vessel

Minister of Transport Merja Kyllönen christened multipurpose vessel Meri in June 2012. This next generation ship represents environmental friendliness and energy efficiency. The high-quality vessel naturally needs a high-quality automation system, which is provided by Valmet.

Star Pisces

The Star Pisces is a cruise ship belonging to Star Cruises. Current home port is Hong Kong, from where she is sailing day and night cruises. The ship was refitted with the advanced Valmet DNA system in 2013, during the ship’s major renovation.

New marine horizons with LNG

Knutsen Group of Norway has started a new LNG marine project with Valmet. Knutsen is the world’s largest shuttle tanker operator and a major operator of LNG carriers. Their project, LNG/c Haugesund Knutsen, is a 5,000 m3 LNG bunker barge that will supply LNG to gas carriers and LNG-fueled vessels. The vessel is owned by Knutsen and will operate in the port basin of Barcelona rather than make long voyages.

CGG Alize, Seismic Vessel

CGG Alize is a purpose built vessel specially designed and equipped to record marine seismic and other geophysical data. State-of-the-art seismic data processing, and navigation and positioning systems support its operations. As a part of a major renovation of the vessel in 2013, the control room and process control stations were upgraded to the latest Valmet DNA software and hardware platform.