Klaus Vänskä joined ABB Marine in 1998 and has been working in different R&D and Technology management positions in both Finland and China until 2016. Within this period he led number of breakthrough developments like Onboard DC Grid concept which enables remarkable fuel and emission reductions in ship power systems and can easily utilize renewable power sources. He is specialised for energy efficient vessel concepts and renewable energy sources for shipping especially with electric propulsion systems. Currently he is acting as a Global Business Development Manager for marine systems with high focus on future clean and energy efficient solution for sustainable shipping.”