Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a range of propulsion solutions for nine newbuild ferry vessels under construction for Grimaldi Group fleets. The ships are being built at the China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group Weihai Shipyard Co.,Ltd as part of Grimaldi’s fleet renewal programme which is centred around achieving decarbonised shipping operations.
Four vessels for Grimaldi Lines, three for Finnlines and two for Minoan Lines are being built. The orders for the engines, propulsion systems and scrubbers were booked by Wärtsilä in 2025. The order for the hybrid electric system for the Finnlines vessels was booked in Q1 2026.
All nine vessels will operate with Wärtsilä’s fuel-flexible, high-efficiency 46F engines. Designed to deliver strong performance today while keeping fuel options open as regulations and alternative-fuel availability evolve, the engines are capable of operating on sustainable fuels, such as methanol.
This is key as fuel flexibility is emerging as a critical element in the shipping industry’s efforts to meet the decarbonisation targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
As part of the scope of supply, Wärtsilä’s hybrid exhaust scrubber system will then ensure full operational flexibility and compliance with tightening regulations, whilst the transverse thrusters will support mooring operations.
