Goltens Worldwide and WE Tech Solutions of Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote, sell, and deliver advanced marine retrofit projects aimed at improving vessel energy efficiency and reducing emissions.
Under the agreement, Goltens will act as WE Tech’s preferred (non-exclusive) global retrofit partner, supporting the deployment of WE Tech’s energy optimisation solutions across the commercial maritime fleet.
Olli-Pekka Aalto, Chief Sales and Sourcing officer, WE Tech, said: “Goltens brings global reach, outstanding technical capability, and a trusted track record in large-scale retrofit execution. By combining our energy-efficiency solutions with Goltens’ delivery expertise, we can offer shipowners a seamless pathway to reduce fuel consumption, cut emissions, and modernise their fleets.”
Goltens Worldwide CEO Sandeep Seth added: “This cooperation aligns perfectly with Goltens’ strategy to support our customers on their decarbonisation journey. WE Tech’s technology is field-proven, energy-efficient, and highly relevant amid today’s regulatory and commercial pressures. Together, we will accelerate the uptake of advanced electrification and energy-optimization retrofits for shipowners around the world.”
WE Tech is known for patented variable frequency drive (VFD) technologies, permanent magnet shaft generator systems, DC-Link power distribution architecture, and dedicated Power Management Systems (PMS). These solutions are intended to enable significant reductions in fuel consumption, optimised electrical generation, and lower emissions – supporting shipowners’ efforts to meet IMO decarbonisation and efficiency targets.
Through the collaboration, Goltens will provide retrofit execution, including end-to-end engineering, feasibility studies, 3D scanning, installation, commissioning, and lifecycle support across its global network of specialised service hubs. With extensive retrofit experience and strong in-region customer relationships, Goltens will serve as a turnkey delivery channel for WE Tech’s technology in the retrofit market.
The cooperation will focus on retrofit projects for a range of vessel types, including ro-pax vessels/ferries, ro-ro vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, and other segments prioritising reduced fuel cost, lower emissions, and improved electrical system performance.
Image: WE Tech One PTO shaft generator for two-stroke main engine (credit: WE Tech Solutions)
