Innovative hybrid vessel wins: the Wasaline wins the sustainability competition at the Travel Fair

The sustainability pitch final culminated on Thursday. The winner was chosen from five finalists. 15 Finnish companies and organisations took part in the competition.

Wasaline has won the Travel Fair Sustainability Award.

The winner was announced today at the pitch final at the Helsinki Exhibition Centre.

According to the press release, Wasalinen’s winning performance convinced the jury especially with its facts and holistic approach.

The silent hybrid vessel developed in cooperation with Wärtsilä uses multi-fuel and battery propulsion. The ship’s main fuel is liquefied natural gas, but the ship can also be powered by biogas. Hybrid operation enables the optimization of engines and the efficient use of green electricity in ports.

In the materials, Wasaline has used, among other things, recycled fishing nets, and all the materials used are reusable.

The company is committed to being completely carbon neutral by 2030 and has already reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by 1,800 tons last year. It corresponds to a five percent reduction from before.

15 Finnish companies and organizations participated in the competition. The winner was awarded with prize money of 10,000 euros awarded by the Finnish Fair Foundation.