Propulsion – Page 45

  • WinGD held a demonstration of the third engine of its series of 12X92DF engines in Shanghai on 2 December (copyright: The Motorship)
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    WinGD showcases 12X92DF engines

    2019-12-03T01:22:00Z

    Engine designer WinGD showcased two of its latest 12X92DF engines for a select group of customers at China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s (CSSC) facility located outside Shanghai on 2 December. The Motorship was there to see the demonstration.

  • Cut-away diagram of WinGD's new X52-S2.0 short-stroke engine. (Courtesy of WinGD)
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    Short-stroke 520 and 620mm bore engines unveiled

    2019-12-02T14:12:00Z

    Upgrading its existing range of diesel two-stroke engines, Winterthur-based engine designer WinGD has announced plans to launch short-stroke engines in the 520mm- and 620mm-bore bore size. The designer is also extending the X-DF range of low-pressure dual-fuel, two-stroke engines, by launching short-stroke DF versions, the X52DF-S1.0 and X62DF-S1.0, respectively.

  • Wärtsilä has agreed to install and service Silverstream's air lubrication system Photo: Silverstream Technologies
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    Wärtsilä and Silverstream join forces

    2019-12-02T11:27:00Z

    Technology group Wärtsilä and Silverstream Technologies have signed a licence and co-operation agreement for future sales and servicing of the Silverstream air lubrication system.

  • Svitzer vessels
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    Rolls-Royce inks Svitzer service agreement

    2019-11-26T12:08:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has signed a 10-year service agreement with Svitzer covering spare parts deliveries in six countries for a fleet of 17 tugs powered by MTU-brand Series 4000 engines.

  • J-ENG’s research and development teams have prioritised the development of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, which has been a focus second only to research into the new upgraded UE engine platform.
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    J-ENG to collaborate with ClassNK in CBM and digital twin research

    2019-11-24T15:47:00Z

    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) is to enter into a collaboration agreement covering research into condition-based monitoring (CBM) with ClassNK, Nippon Yushi Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and NYK’s research institute, Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI).

  • Schottel
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    Schottel EcoPellers enter tanker segment

    2019-11-19T16:43:00Z

    Following the latest deliveries of Schottel Rudder EcoPellers for Norwegian ferries, the azimuth thruster has now entered the tanker segment to enable maximum manoeuvrability.

  • The Van der Velden COMMANDER steering gear power pack Photo: DMC
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    DMC steers SunStone’s Infinity ferries

    2019-11-13T17:47:00Z

    Damen Marine Components (DMC) has been contracted to supply the rudders and steering gear for the fifth Infinity-class vessel to be built for SunStone Ships by China Merchants Heavy Industries to an Ulstein design.

  • The X82 can be ‘dual-rated’, allowing ship operators to run the engines with either high or low maximum engine outputs.
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    WinGD engines for Evergreen newbuilds

    2019-11-05T17:04:00Z

    Winterthur-based engine designer WinGD has won an order from Taiwan-based Evergreen to equip their new ultra large containerships with 11X92-B two-stroke engines.

  • NYK Group's new heavy lift vessels will be equipped with J-ENG 6UEC35LSE-Eco-B2-SCR engines.
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    J-ENG awarded contract for new NYK heavy-lift vessels

    2019-11-05T15:42:00Z

    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has been awarded the contract to supply two next-generation heavy-lift vessels with for UE engines. The heavy lift vessels are under construction at Nanjing Jinling Shipyard in China, and will be owned by NYK subsidiary, NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd.

  • The MAN 12V32/44CR engine. (Credit MAN Energy Solutions)
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    32/44CR engines for French tanker newbuilds

    2019-11-05T11:23:00Z

    A temporary consortium formed by Chantiers de l''Atlantique and Naval Group has been awarded a contract for four Logistic Support Ships (LSS). MAN Energy Solutions will supply the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard with 16 medium-speed engines in connection with the building of four refuelling tankers for the French Navy.

  • Internal view of the new Mk3 pump.
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    New Fuel Pump Generation Improves Reliability for MAN 32/40CD Engines

    2019-11-04T16:39:00Z

    A new patented Mk3 injection pump for MAN 32/40CD engines has been launched by MAN PrimeServ, the after-sales division of MAN Energy Solutions. The pump provides significantly increased reliability and almost doubles TBO (time between overhaul), compared to the market standard.

  • The WASP project will investigate the feasibility of wind propulsion Photo: WASP
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    North Sea wind propulsion project launches

    2019-11-01T13:53:00Z

    A €5.4 million project to research and trial wind propulsion in the North Sea has been officially approved and launched.

  • Both rudderpropellers have a ducted propeller diameter of 1.10 m Photo: Schottel
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    Schottel propels new diving bell ship

    2019-10-31T12:14:00Z

    Schottel has supplied propulsion units for Duisburg waterway and shipping authority’s (WSA Duisburg) new diving bell ship.

  • rudder
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    DMC rudder retrofit aids manoeuvring

    2019-10-29T14:40:00Z

    A Damen Marine Components (DMC) project to retrofit a rudder on a Coastal Transportation vessel has reduced operational noise and made manoeuvring easier.

  • Trials of Rotor Sail technology onboard the ‘Maersk Pelican’ have been a success Photo: Norsepower
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    Maersk tanker Rotor Sails trial a success

    2019-10-25T10:53:00Z

    Norsepower Oy together with project partners Maersk Tankers, Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company, have successfully completed trials of two Norsepower Rotor Sails onboard a Maersk Tankers product tanker.

  • Ammonia is the third-most transported chemical globally. Photo: Ben Ostrowsky
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    Ammonia could be the answer to shipping's hydrogen challenge

    2019-10-23T14:16:00Z

    There are already plans on the table to create green, carbon-free hydrogen from renewables, so the maritime industry has begun its search for the next step, one which would allow H2 to be turned into a more easily storable, transportable form of fuel. Ammonia could be the answer, writes Stevie ...

  • Teignbridge propellers
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    TEIGNBRIDGE UNVEILS RESULTS OF EFFICIENT PROPULSION PROJECT

    2019-10-16T11:00:00Z

    Teignbridge Propellers shared the results of a 2.5 year, UK-funded demonstration project into efficient propulsion systems in September. The HEPS project was funded and developed as a partnership with the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) - a public-private partnership between global energy and engineering companies and the UK government with the ...

  • Schottel has installed its 1,000th SRP 460 rudder propeller Photo: Schottel
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    Schottel delivers 1,000th SRP 460

    2019-10-14T13:59:00Z

    Schottel has announced the safe delivery of the one thousandth Rudderpropeller type SRP 460, making it the most successful azimuth thruster worldwide.

  • The agreement between Wärtsilä and Norsepower will promote the use of Rotor Sails and support sustainable shipping Photo: Wärtsilä
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    Partnership to advance wind propulsion

    2019-10-14T13:20:00Z

    Technology group, Wärtsilä, and Norsepower have signed a service cooperation agreement, enabling Norsepower to order service from Wärtsilä, whilst Wärtsilä can pursue and sell Norsepower Rotor Sail projects.

  • VPLP has designed a RoRo to transport the Ariane 6 rocket which is propelled in part by its Oceanwings Photo: VPLP
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    Wing sails help propel rocket transport ship

    2019-10-10T13:47:00Z

    Naval architecture firm, VPLP, has moved into the maritime transport sector with the development of a RoRo vessel for transporting components of the Ariane 6 rocket from Europe to French Guiana.