Propulsion – Page 55
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NewsWaterjets to help boost ferry performance
A ferry operator hopes to keep its competitive edge by powering a new high-speed catamaran with waterjets.
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NewsProAnode extends thruster life
The first Schottel Rudderpropeller incorporating the recently developed anti-corrosion ProAnode will be used to extend the life of the thruster.
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NewsNew two-stroke variable compression system developed
The first variable compression ratio (VCR) mechanism for a two-stroke marine engine will unlock fuel efficiencies.
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NewsViking Princess swaps generator for battery
The Norwegian vessel ‘Viking Princess’ has become the first ever offshore supply vessel in which batteries reduce the number of generators aboard the ship, after technology group Wärtsilä completed the installation of a hybrid energy system.
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NewsAzipods ordered for Viking Line cruise ferry newbuild
Viking Line has opted for podded propulsion rather than a conventional shaftline arrangement for its new LNG cruise ferry under construction at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co in China.
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NewsLithium-ion ESS to power PSVs
Corvus Energy will provide lithium-ion-based energy storage systems (ESS) for two platform supply vessels (PSVs) to enable reduced emissions.
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NewsCat C32 diesel propulsion engines to power new windfarm vessel
Finning UK & Ireland has supplied twin Cat C32 diesel propulsion engines to Mainprize Offshore’s new MO4 vessel.
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NewsThe Switch signs Chinese research agreement
The Switch and Chinese Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) engine research institute CSIC/711 have signed a partnership agreement to target China’s emerging market for hybrid and battery solutions.
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NewsWinGD enlists Enamor for data monitoring hardware
Two-stroke developer Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) has partnered with Polish marine automation, navigation and communication specialist to develop a data collection and monitoring (DCM) platform for its engines.
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NewsJapanese roro chooses new J-Eng two-stroke
Japan Engine Corp (J-Eng) has received the first order for its updated 6UEC45LSE-C1 engine design. The engine will be installed in roro vessel which to be built at Kanda Shipbuilding Co.
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NewsBrunvoll Volda contracted for trawler propulsion system
Brunvoll Volda will provide a gearbox and cp-propeller with control system for a new pelagic trawler.
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NewsBattery storage systems promise offshore energy savings
A Norwegian offshore shipping operator looks set to benefit from energy savings created by some new energy storage systems.
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NewsWärtsilä outsources gear box production to Siemens
The assembly and testing of Wärtsilä’s gear boxes has been outsourced to Siemens’ mechanical drives business, Flender.
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NewsMTU engines to use electrically assisted turbocharging
A new turbocharger technology that will improve acceleration, fuel consumption and emissions will be deployed on MTU high-speed engines after parent group Rolls-Royce acquired the rights from G+L innotec.
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NewsNew propulsion system enables independent engine and propeller control
New propulsion system enables independent engine and propeller control
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NewsMAN launches flagship four-stroke
A new four-stroke engine from MAN Diesel & Turbo reveals the engineer’s belief in the future of the cruise market. And contrary to some predictions, MAN believes the sector will continue to be driven by diesel. Gavin Lipsith reports.
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NewsIndustry collaborates to produce engine failure guidance
A global insurer and classification society have joined together to issue blackout and engine failure guidance to operators.
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NewsMAN targets cruise boom with new mid-speed engine
MAN Diesel & Turbo has launched the 45/60CR medium-speed engine with an eye on taking a greater share of the current growth in the cruiseship sector.
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NewsTurning the screw on shaft energy
The drive for energy efficiency is encouraging more ship owners to harness the latent energy in their propeller shaftlines. Charlie Bartlett examines recent applications and technology improvements.
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NewsKobe Steel certified for stronger crankshafts
Kobe Steel will be able to build smaller, stronger crankshafts after receiving certification from ClassNK to use greater design margins in the manufacture of crank components.
