Propulsion – Page 41

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    2020-09-29T10:15:00Z Sponsored by

    Understanding different engine operating principles and recent technological improvements cast a new light on methane emissions from WinGD’s LNG dual-fuel two-stroke engines.

  • An Azipod® propulsion unit destined for Wasaline’s new ferry (credit: ABB)
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    Electric propulsion for Wasaline's new ice-class ferry

    2020-09-14T12:14:00Z

    Wasaline”s new ferry, Aurora Botnia, was floated out at Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard on 11 September. The vessel will operate on the world’s northernmost all-year passenger route between Vaasa in Finland and Umeå in Sweden when it enters service in 2021.

  • New Mitsubishi high-speed diesel uses SCR technology (credit: MTEA).
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    JAPANESE MARQUE FUELS TIER 4 COMPETITION

    2020-09-14T10:53:00Z

    Mitsubishi has augmented its range of four-stroke, high-speed marine diesels by introducing a new vee-engine model meeting the latest US environmental standards, writes David Tinsley.

  • Lean Marine’s FuelOpt and Fleet Analytics help operators save fuel Photo: Lean Marine
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    Savings confirmed with Lean Marine FuelOpt

    2020-09-10T12:12:00Z

    RoPax operators Color Line and Bohai Ferry have confirmed that fuel savings achieved through the use of Lean Marine’s FuelOpt propulsion automation system have exceeded expectations.

  • The MAN 21/31 engine (credit: MAN ES)
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    MAN ES wins first C1-compliant orders in Chinese river-and-coastal segment

    2020-09-09T13:03:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions'' Chinese licensee, CMP, has won a series of small-bore, four-stroke orders in the Chinese inland-and-coastal segment. The orders are the first for MAN ES engines that comply with upcoming Chinese GB15097 emission protocols, often referred to as C1 and C2.

  • Schottel is supplying the propulsion systems for two AHTS for operation in the Caspian Sea Photo: Schottel
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    Schottel to propel Russian AHTS

    2020-09-03T11:13:00Z

    Schottel has been awarded a contract to supply a total of eight propulsion units to the Turkish Atlas Shipyard.

  • Heavy weather presents a challenge to derated propulsion systems
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    Storm brews over EEDI minimum power requirements

    2020-09-01T21:37:00Z

    In severe sea states, EEDI’s minimum power requirements potentially create a risk that a ship may not be able to make enough way through the water to maintain steerage “and then you are in trouble,” warned Philip Holt, a naval architect at MAN Energy Solutions.

  • The new Cat C32B offers 5% higher power density than existing C32 engines (credit: Caterpillar Marine)
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    Caterpillar Marine launches new C32B engine

    2020-08-28T16:11:00Z

    Caterpillar Marine has launched a new engine based on its existing C32 high-speed engine platform. The Cat C32B is rated at 2,025 hp at 2,300 rpm, extending the power capability of the C32 product line, and delivering a 5% power increase over existing C32 ratings.

  • J-ENG has received 6 follow up orders for its new 6UEC42LSH engine (credit: J-ENG)
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    Further orders for J-ENG’s new UEC42LSH

    2020-08-24T13:42:00Z

    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has confirmed that it has received six follow-up orders for its new UEC42LSH engine. The first reference for the engine is a handysize bulk carrier under construction at a domestic Japanese shipyard, which is in the final stages of development. The vessel will be fitted with ...

  • Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam lifted the new Marin/Wageningen 19A nozzles with chain clocks before welding them in place. (credit: Damen)
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    DMC delivers nozzles to super trawler modification project

    2020-08-21T12:19:00Z

    Damen Marine Components has delivered two large 19A nozzles to Parlevliet & Van der Plas for its 142-metre fishing trawler, the Margiris. The vessel has recently undergone a modification project at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam.

  • MAN ES plans to deliver the first ammonia-fuelled variant of its ME-LGIP engine by 2024 (Image: MAN Energy Solutions)
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    MAN ES targets 2024 for delivery of first ammonia engine

    2020-08-14T18:32:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions is targeting 2024 for the first delivery of a new ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine, according to a company presentation seen by The Motorship.

  • The new AG Mcilwain-designed tug features a pair of Veth Z-drives. (Image: Cummins)
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    Veth Z-drives for new North Arm Transport tugs

    2020-08-05T12:05:00Z

    When Canadian fuel distributor North Arm Transportation decided to order a new tug, it opted for a pair of Veth Z-drives.

  • The two new shuttle tankers for the KNOT Group will feature MHI-MME VOC-burning auxiliary boilers and a steam turbo genset. (Image: KNOT)
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    MHI-MME VOC-burning auxiliary boilers for KNOT shuttle tankers

    2020-08-04T12:54:00Z

    Two new dual-fuel 124,000 dwt shuttle tankers being built at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine (DSME) yard in South Korea will feature a package of VOC-burning auxiliary boilers and generator turbines supplied by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment (MHI-MME).

  • Stefan Sedersten, CEO Berg Propulsion (Image: Berg Propulsion)
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    Berg Propulsion reorganises after Caterpillar purchase

    2020-07-28T13:30:00Z

    After closing a deal on 30 June to buy Caterpillar Propulsion AB and re-establish Berg Propulsion, the company announced plans to consolidate its manufacturing in Sweden.

  • This Kappel propeller is fitted with hub cap fins, one of a range of options to improve propulsion systems (Image: MAN ES)
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    MAN ES screws down on propulsion efficiency

    2020-07-27T11:05:00Z

    Propellers are now just about as efficient as they can get, believes Jens Ring Nielsen, a senior technical engineer for MAN PrimeServ in Denmark.

  • The safety benefits of double slope stern tube designs are increasingly topical as vessel designs evolve to meet IMO EEDI targets.
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    STUDY FURTHERS OPTIMISATION OF DOUBLE SLOPE STERN TUBE BEARINGS

    2020-07-22T17:06:00Z

    Optimal geometric parameters for double slope aft stern-tube bearings have been determined to further reduce the risk of bearing failure

  • Schottel plans to launch smaller sized variants of its M-series of medium-sized azimuth thrusters (Image: SCHOTTEL)
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    Schottel launches medium-size azimuth thrusters

    2020-07-22T17:01:00Z

    German propulsion specialist Schottel is launching a range of medium-size azimuth thrusters. With the M-series, Schottel expects to meet the different challenges of shifted engine power classes, updated ice class rules and an ever-increasing number of electric or hybrid-driven vessels.

  • The eVSP in sectional view (and mechanical view in shadow).
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    Voith’s synchronous eVSP revolution

    2020-07-22T13:10:00Z

    Voith’s established technology has become ‘future-proof’, writes Stevie Knight.

  • The 12-year-old 'Valais' achieved a 24% reduction in fuel consumption following a retrofit with a bulbous nose and an underwater foil. (Image: Jari Ott)
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    Underwater wing and bulbous bow lifts passenger vessel fuel efficiency

    2020-07-20T18:40:00Z

    Retrofitting a 12-year-old 30 metre passenger vessel with an underwater wing and a bulbous bow reduced the vessel’s resistance and contributed to a 24% improvement in fuel efficiency.

  • The ‘Kryssholm’ is being upgraded by Schottel Photo: Schottel
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    Schottel modernises Norwegian bulk carrier

    2020-07-17T09:48:00Z

    A Norwegian bulk carrier owned by Bio Feeder will soon be able to take on new assignments thanks to a customised upgrade by the Schottel Modernisation and Conversion Team.