Propulsion – Page 45
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NewsWinGD showcases 12X92DF engines
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.
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NewsShort-stroke 520 and 620mm bore engines unveiled
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.
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NewsWärtsilä and Silverstream join forces
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.
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NewsRolls-Royce inks Svitzer service agreement
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.
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NewsJ-ENG to collaborate with ClassNK in CBM and digital twin research
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).
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NewsSchottel EcoPellers enter tanker segment
Following the latest deliveries of Schottel Rudder EcoPellers for Norwegian ferries, the azimuth thruster has now entered the tanker segment to enable maximum manoeuvrability.
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NewsDMC steers SunStone’s Infinity ferries
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.
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NewsWinGD engines for Evergreen newbuilds
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.
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NewsJ-ENG awarded contract for new NYK heavy-lift vessels
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.
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News32/44CR engines for French tanker newbuilds
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.
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NewsNew Fuel Pump Generation Improves Reliability for MAN 32/40CD Engines
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.
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NewsNorth Sea wind propulsion project launches
A €5.4 million project to research and trial wind propulsion in the North Sea has been officially approved and launched.
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NewsSchottel propels new diving bell ship
Schottel has supplied propulsion units for Duisburg waterway and shipping authority’s (WSA Duisburg) new diving bell ship.
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NewsDMC rudder retrofit aids manoeuvring
A Damen Marine Components (DMC) project to retrofit a rudder on a Coastal Transportation vessel has reduced operational noise and made manoeuvring easier.
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NewsMaersk tanker Rotor Sails trial a success
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.
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NewsAmmonia could be the answer to shipping's hydrogen challenge
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 ...
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NewsTEIGNBRIDGE UNVEILS RESULTS OF EFFICIENT PROPULSION PROJECT
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 ...
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NewsSchottel delivers 1,000th SRP 460
Schottel has announced the safe delivery of the one thousandth Rudderpropeller type SRP 460, making it the most successful azimuth thruster worldwide.
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NewsPartnership to advance wind propulsion
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.
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NewsWing sails help propel rocket transport ship
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.
