Wärtsilä Shaft Generator
Wärtsilä has successfully delivered over 1000 shaft generator systems, further underlining our position as the world leader in this industry. Shaft generators on board ships are driven by the main engine to
The Power Within: Types and Functions of Shipboard Power
In some ships, the main engine itself helps generate power through a shaft generator. This system is connected to the main engine''s rotating shaft, converting its mechanical motion into electrical energy.
Marine Gensets
We offer a complete marine genset portfolio for commercial applications, including hybrid solutions and marine diesel generators - from 720 to 3,100 kWe - for auxiliary and emergency power generation
Containerized Generators
We''ve long had a reputation as a provider of never-before-seen power products — and will offer you all the engineering and manufacturing support you need to customize your generator exactly to your
Ship Power Generation & Distribution Explained
Learn how marine vessels generate and distribute electrical power using diesel generators, main switchboards, and emergency systems for safe operations.
“What Powers a Container Ship at Sea? | Diesel Generator Tour ⚙️
Ever wondered what keeps a massive ship running when the main engine is off? This is the auxiliary engine — also known as the diesel generator. It supplies electrical power to the entire...
diesel gensets and marine auxiliary engines
Find your genset that meets your vessel''s power and feature needs with the Engine configurator. Wärtsilä marine gensets and auxiliary engines provide efficient, emissions-compliant auxiliary and
Procedures for Starting and Stopping Generators on a Ship
Starting a marine diesel generator requires meticulous preparation and execution to ensure safe and efficient operation. The process varies slightly between automatic and manual
Ship Power Generation Systems: From Diesel Generators to
Beside this “main” world, ships carry a fully independent emergency power plant: an emergency generator —physically separated from the main machinery space—with its own starter, fuel,
Marine Generating Set for Container Ship
The marine generating set for the container ship is a marine equipment set on the container ships to provide large electrical power. There is the main generating set, the emergency generating set, the