Propulsion – Page 39
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NewsVan Oord chooses Brunvoll propulsion package
Brunvoll has been chosen as the supplier of a complete propulsion and manoeuvring system for what is described as the next generation of cable-laying vessels, currently being built for Van Oord at Vard Brattvåg.
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NewsNew fuels, targets drive efficiency gains in two-stroke turbocharger segment
Dino Imhof, Head of Turbocharging Solutions, ABB Turbocharging sees scope for further advances in the two-stroke turbocharger segment as dual-fuel demand rises .
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NewsMAN Energy Solutions extends its 10.6 version roll-out
More details have emerged of three new low-speed engine variants from MAN Energy Solutions – S50ME-C10.6, S60ME-C10.6 and G80ME-C10.6, reports Paul Gunton.
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NewsWinGD adds four new X72DF engine options
Winterthur-based engine designer and technology developer WinGD is adding four new versions to its X72DF dual-fuel engine platform.
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NewsFINLAND LOOKS TO DEVELOP DUAL-FUEL RCCI ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
The upcoming Clean Propulsion Technologies project aims to develop flexible fuel solutions based on Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI), advanced aftertreatment and hybridization technology for fast and medium-speed combustion engines.
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NewsSchottel to propel nine new cargo vessels
Schottel has delivered propulsion units for nine further newly built cargo vessels, designed by Marine Engineering Bureau.
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NewsDNV GL agrees investment partnership in innovative UK ZEV technical solution
Leading classification society DNV GL has agreed an investment partnership with a UK-based company, Windship Technology, for an innovative zero-emission concept combining wind-assisted propulsion with onboard carbon capture and a highly efficient diesel-electric propulsion solution.
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NewsBV certifies 3D printed propeller
Bureau Veritas (BV) has certified a new-generation 3D printed propeller manufactured by Naval Group.
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NewsFirst order for Mk3 MAN 23/30H GenSet
STX Engine has signed a contract with Daehan Shipbuilding (DHSC) for 3 × MAN 6L23/30H Mk3 GenSets for 1+1 vessels, which marks the first sale of the engine’s Mk3 version.
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NewsShaft generators: Savings, considerations and the business case
Shaft generators can save operating costs, reduce emissions and raise a ship’s environmental profile, but they require more thought than ever writes Stevie Knight
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NewsAvin International Suezmax tanker set to be first ammonia-ready vessel
Greek shipowner Avin International LTD has ordered a Suezmax tanker from New Times Shipbuilding Co. in Jiangsu, China, and the tanker is set to become the first ammonia-fuel ready vessel in the world.
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NewsFinnish-led research consortium to test H2 engine and wind-assisted technologies
Wärtsilä, as part of a consortium led by the University of Vaasa in Finland, will play a major role in an important project aimed at reducing the environmental impact of shipping. Project CHEK – deCarbonising sHipping by Enabling Key technology symbiosis on real vessel concept designs, has been granted funding ...
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NewsMHIET TESTS GAS ENGINE WITH PURE HYDROGEN
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET) has conducted a combustion test of a hydrogen engine in a joint research project with Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST).
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NewsWorld’s first tiltable rotor sails installed
Norsepower has successfully installed two 35m Rotor Sails for SEA-CARGO, heralding what is said to be the world’s first tiltable Rotor Sail installation and showing that vessels travelling on height-restricted routes can still benefit from this fuel and emissions-saving solution.
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NewsMAN ES eyes ME-LGIP opportunities beyond LPG newbuild market
Demand for MAN Energy Solutions’ ME-LGIP engine has exceeded expectations, and the company is receiving significant interest in retrofit solutions for its LPG burning dual-fuel two-stroke engine, Bjarne Foldager, Senior Vice President & Head of Two-stroke Business, MAN Energy Solutions told The Motorship.
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NewsAzipod propulsion in transshipment first
China’s Chengxi Shipyard has delivered the first of twin self-unloading transshipment newbuilds with Azipod propulsion.
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NewsCat to introduce new C32B variant in 2021
Caterpillar Marine is to extend its range of C32 high-speed engines with the launch of the C32B Triple Turbo version. The new engine is rated at 2,433 hp at 2,300 rpm, delivering a 20% power increase over existing C32 ratings.
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NewsConcordia selects Veth for LNG tankers
Concordia Damen has selected Veth Propulsion by Twin Disc as the bow thruster supplier for a series of 40 Parsifal LNG tankers.
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NewsThe big hybrid conundrum – more or less than the sum of its parts?
For hybrids, system control integration isn’t a ‘nice to have’, it’s a necessity.
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NewsFirst newbuild order for Norsepower
Norsepower has announced its first newbuild order - for the installation of a record five tilting Rotor Sails onboard a large bulk carrier.
