Propulsion – Page 63
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NewsKBB develops two-stage turbocharger
German turbocharger manufacturer, KBB Turbo, will be presenting its latest turbocharging solutions at CIMAC 2016 – the International Council on Combustion Engines congress - in June.
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NewsSCR for a sustainable future
With new regulations aiming to drastically reduce NOx emission levels for diesel engines, the need to control a vessel’s environmental impact has never been more important. Eric Hyder, strategic account manager at Finning UK and Ireland (Finning), argues that selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology is leading the way.
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NewsCorvus battery system for hybrid OSV
Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi AS has christened its new offshore construction vessel, ‘Edda Freya’. This new vessel was designed and built for the Greater North Sea market and utilizes an environmentally friendly and fuel saving diesel electric hybrid propulsion system powered by a Corvus Energy ESS (Energy Storage System).
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NewsWärtsilä upgrades equipment alignment services
Wärtsilä’s alignment service for propulsion equipment has been extended to new products and markets, with a newly developed condition measurement system allowing diagnosis to be performed while vessels are in operation.
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NewsABB to power new discovery cruiser
ABB has announced that its Azipod D will power the 10-deck discovery cruiser Scenic Eclipse.
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NewsAn answer for the squeeze
It takes quite a bit of invention to take mature technology and squeeze something extra out of it, writes Stevie Knight
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License agreement renewal for Mitsubishi UE Engine
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine (MHI-MME) has renewed its license agreement with Kobe Diesel and Akasaka Diesels for the Mitsubishi UE Engine.
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NewsOperating economy focus for NYK series
The first in a series of highly efficient 14,000 teu container ships has been delivered by Japan Marine United Corporation to shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), featuring the latest nine-cylinder Wärtsilä X82 diesel engine.
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NewsWhat will 2020/25 bring?
The Propulsion & Emissions Conference, organised by The Motorship, will take place at the Grand Elysee Hotel, Hamburg on 11-12 May. Editor Gavin Lipsith looks forward to the 38th instalment of the longest running marine technology conference.
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NewsWind power rationalised
As interest in wind assisted propulsion mounts, competing concepts are vying for commercial attention. Hans Buitelaar looks at some recent developments.
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NewsMAN order for Jiangsu Haihong
Jiangsu Haihong Engineering Technology has ordered four MAN 32/40 engines as well as an order for two 8000m3 trailing suction hopper dredgers.
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News‘World first’ for MAN Diesel
MAN Diesel & Turbo has delivered what it calls the ‘world’s first’ IMO Certified two-stroke engine with Tier III NOx control to Hyundai’s Ship Building Division (HHI-SBD).
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NewsFirst Wärtsilä X62DF for LNG carrier
Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) and Doosan Engine Co have demonstrated the first Wärtsilä X62DF dual-fuel two-stroke engine for a commercial application.
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NewsMHI trials new alloy for exhaust valves
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has more than doubled the lifetime of exhaust valves on its two-stroke diesel engines using a new alloy developed by Daido Steel Co.
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NewsHoyer motor for new thruster design
Global Marine Engineering (GME) has recently received a 500kW motor from Hoyer to be used in a powerful thruster that rotates 360 degrees.
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ETI seeking partners for new project
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is launching a new project to design and demonstrate a High Efficiency Propulsion System for ships to reduce fuel consumption.
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NewsWärtsilä propellers for Greek tankers
Wärtsilä has announced that its fixed pitch propellers (FPPs) have been selected by TMS Tankers.
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NewsCrystal Cruises to be powered by ABB
ABB has won orders to deliver propulsion systems for two new cruise ships for Crystal Cruises’ new Exclusive Class.
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NewsCummins takes aim at medium speed market
US engine manufacturer Cummins is aiming to take market share from medium-speed marine engines with the launch of its most powerful high-speed engine so far.
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NewsEthane-fuelled engine milestone for MAN
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s first G50 ethane-fuelled two stroke engine, destined for a 36,000m3 liquified ethane gas (LEG) carrier under construction for Hartmann Reederei, has passed type approval tests.
