Propulsion – Page 51

  • The 'New Golden Bridge VII' represents valuable firsts in the ropax sector for Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and HiMSEN engines (credit: Hyundai Mipo Dockyard)
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    Passenger ship propulsion debut for HiMSEN

    2018-09-24T08:05:00Z

    Hyundai Heavy industries’ medium-speed engine range has entered the passenger ship propulsion market with two HiMSEN H46/V50 engines onboard Weidong Ferry’s newly built ro-pax vessel, the ‘New Golden Bridge VII’.

  • The QK60 and SCR combination is available in eight different configurations to suit several applications (credit: Cummins)
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    Cummins launches Tier III package for new engine

    2018-09-23T12:26:00Z

    Cummins’ most efficient high-speed engine, designed to challenge medium-speed systems, is now available as part of an equipment package pre-certified to IMO’s Tier III NOx standard.

  • The largest factory trawlers for a generation will feature MAN Energy Solutions propulsion systems (credit: MAN Energy Solutions)
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    Cruise and fishing boost business for MAN

    2018-09-23T10:59:00Z

    Surging orders in the cruise and fishing sectors are buoying MAN Energy Solutions’ four-stroke business and highlighting its expertise across the propulsion system.

  • Elegance pod system
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    Rolls-Royce unveils eco pod propulsion system

    2018-09-12T14:57:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has launched a minimal oil ''Elegance'' pod system for propulsion which includes a Permanent Magnet (PM) motor driven Pod with a hydrodynamic design for optimal efficiency over a large speed range.

  • 'Maersk Pelican'
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    Maersk tanker to use Norsepower rotor sails

    2018-09-10T23:45:00Z

    Two 30m tall Norsepower rotor sails have been installed onboard product tanker vessel ''Maersk Pelican'' to target a reduction in fuel cost and associated emissions on typical global shipping routes of 7-10%.

  • CMS
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    Condition monitoring optimises operations

    2018-09-10T17:19:00Z

    ZF Group has launched a condition monitoring system (CMS) for transmission and thrusters to optimise the operation of ships by monitoring current data from the driveline and the status of core components.

  • Noah Silberschmidt
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    Silverstream air lubrication for Grimaldi fleet

    2018-09-10T16:57:00Z

    Silverstream Technologies'' Silverstream System will be installed on 12 new Grimaldi Group hybrid Ro-Ro vessels to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

  • The Bergen B36:45 gas engine is built on a common platform with the latest liquid-fuelled B33:45 series (credit: Rolls-Royce)
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    Rolls-Royce launches B36:45 pure gas engine

    2018-09-06T07:13:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has launched the latest in its line of Bergen medium-speed pure gas engines, the B36:45, sharing a common platform with its recently developed B33:45 liquid fuel engines.

  • Norsepower rotor sails
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    Rotor sails reduce tanker fuel costs

    2018-08-31T16:40:00Z

    Two 30m tall Norsepower rotor sails have been installed onboard a Maersk Tankers Long Range 2 (LR2) product tanker vessel to targeting a reduction in fuel cost and associated emissions.

  • Norsepower is an advocate of auxiliary wind propulsion Photo: Norsepower
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    Wind as a viable future propulsion technology

    2018-08-22T14:25:00Z

    Wind propulsion technologies are emerging as one option which can help cut fuel costs significantly, make vessels compliant with existing and impending emission regulations and create energy security and long-term resilience in a volatile market.

  • ‘Hordagut’ the new live fish carrier for Hordalaks AS Norway. Illustration: Heimli Design AS, Norway
    News

    Brunvoll equipment orders focus on hybrid

    2018-08-21T10:44:00Z

    Brunvoll has won two large equipment packages for a live fish carrier vessel and another plug-in hybrid system for a whale watching and sightseeing vessel.

  • Maintenance intervals for exhaust gas turbochargers are dictated by various factors including the aluminium radial compressor wheels Photo: BAM
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    Turbocharger service interval predictions

    2018-08-16T14:30:00Z

    Scientists at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy have developed a computational model which determines the maintenance intervals for exhaust gas turbochargers.

  • CMR technology utilises next-generation equipment and software Photo: CMR Group
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    CMR’s smart engine solution at SMM

    2018-08-13T11:45:00Z

    New generation smart engine and IAMCS integrated marine console technologies will be the focus of control and power management specialist, CMR Group’s stand at this year’s SMM exhibition.

  • The Stabilisation-at-Rest (SAR) system employs active fin control technology and advanced hydrodynamic design Photo: Rolls-Royce
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    Rolls-Royce improves ice class ship stability

    2018-08-09T11:14:00Z

    Newly designed Rolls-Royce stabilisation systems will allow ice class ships to benefit from greater stability with higher levels of roll reduction.

  • The upgraded Wärtsilä 20 Generating Set Photo: Wärtsilä
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    Wärtsilä 20 engine attracting multiple orders

    2018-07-30T11:25:00Z

    Wärtsilä has received 33 Wärtsilä 20 engine orders for merchant auxiliary power applications in three major shipbuilding projects.

  • 'COSCO Shipping Universe' is equipped with three ABB A180-L two-stroke turbochargers and four ABB TPL67-C33 4-stroke turbochargers Photo: COSCO
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    China’s largest cargo ship is ABB equipped

    2018-07-25T13:52:00Z

    ABB turbochargers are helping support optimal performance and fuel efficiency for one of the world’s largest container ships COSCO Shipping Universe and the other five units in the series.

  • Ecospeed calculates a unique optimum performance profile for individual vessels by taking into account a range of shipping data Photo: Royston
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    Royston develops optimum vessel speed tool

    2018-07-24T13:45:00Z

    Diesel power specialist Royston has developed an innovative analysis tool as part of its enginei electronic fuel management system to enable operators to maintain optimum vessel speeds for efficient fuel usage.

  • J-ENG 6UEC45LSE-C1 engine
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    Completion of first J-ENG 6UEC45LSE-C1 engine

    2018-07-16T16:35:00Z

    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has successfully finished the shop test of the first 6UEC45LSE-C1 engine to be installed in a Kanda Shipbuilding-built Ro-Ro vessel.

  • MAN Energy Solutions will deliver propulsion solutions for new 2,525-teu Pasha Hawaii LNG containerships
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    MAN propulsion for LNG newbuild double

    2018-07-11T13:37:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions will deliver propulsion solutions for two new 2,525-teu LNG containership newbuilds which should dramatically reduce environmental impact and increase fuel efficiency for their operator.

  • The A 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engine Photo: Wärtsilä
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    EPA Tier III for Wärtsilä dual-fuel engine

    2018-07-10T15:00:00Z

    Wärtsilä’s 34DF dual-fuel engine has been awarded the US EPA Tier III certification for diesel mode operation when installed together with the Wärtsilä NOx Reducer (NOR) system.