Wärtsilä signs long-term Finnish Border Guard deal

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed a long-term Lifecycle Agreement with the Finnish Border Guard.

According to the company, the 10-year agreement extends existing coverage for the patrol vessel Turva and will also include two new vessels, Karhu and MT1407, which are scheduled to enter service in 2026 and 2027 respectively.

Wärtsilä said the agreement is intended to support operational readiness in the Baltic Sea, one of the world’s busiest maritime regions, where the Finnish Border Guard is required to maintain a high level of preparedness.

- By optimising engine performance and maintenance, our agreements help customers enhance operational efficiency, reliability and safety, while also reducing fuel consumption and emissions for improved sustainability, said Henrik Wilhelms, Director of Agreement Sales at Wärtsilä Marine.

- By collaborating closely and proactively managing vessel performance, we can minimise downtime and support customer operations with Wärtsilä’s technical expertise and continuous support, he added.

The company said reliable and efficient vessel operations are critical to enabling the Finnish Border Guard to safeguard national borders and respond effectively to operational demands. Ensuring optimal maintenance of onboard systems therefore remains a priority.

In addition to supplying scheduled spare parts, Wärtsilä will provide operational support and technical guidance aimed at resolving issues rapidly and reducing downtime.

Wärtsilä operates in innovative technologies and services shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy.

With approximately EUR 6,9 billion in sales and 17,900 employees across 78 countries, the Wärtsilä strategy focuses on helping customers to continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. 

Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.