Propulsion – Page 66

  • News

    ABB highlights electric potential for LNG carriers

    2015-10-26T23:37:00Z

    ABB has commissioned research that it says confirms that dual-fuel diesel electric propulsion - when employed optimally and in combination with waste energy recovery technologies - can be more fuel efficient than alternative propulsion means for LNG carriers.

  • News

    Four new MHI engine orders

    2015-10-19T16:10:00Z

    Four new orders for six UEC33LSE-C2 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co, Ltd (MHI-MME) low speed diesel engines have been placed through Japan’s Akasaka Diesels Limited.

  • CalMac is installing new ship fuel management systems as part of a Project Ecoship policy
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    CalMac project uses Royston fuel management

    2015-10-19T12:27:00Z

    Royston Limited has won a substantial contract to fit a fuel monitoring system on ten Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) vessels.

  • All-electric is the next step for Scandlines
    News

    Scandlines extends electric propulsion plans

    2015-10-17T10:24:00Z

    Danish-German Baltic operator Scandlines has earmarked €50-60 million for the development of ‘zero emission’ operation and expects to introduce plug-in ships “inside just a few years”, writes Tom Todd.

  • Tru-Marine strengthens its additive manufacturing capabilities with 3D-printed nozzle ring
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    3D-printed nozzle ring

    2015-10-16T16:18:00Z

    Tru-Marine has successfully printed the world’s first nozzle ring for marine turbochargers using exotic super metal alloy.

  • The new generation icebreaker Aker ARC 124 will be equipped with three 8-cylinder Wärtsilä 31 engines
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    Wärtsilä 31 engines for high-tech icebreaker

    2015-10-14T10:23:00Z

    Wärtsilä’s recently introduced 31 engine has been selected to power a state-of-the-art new generation icebreaker currently under construction at the PJSC Vyborg Shipyard.

  • The newbuilding will be powered by a MAN 12V32/44CR main engine
    News

    MAN engine ordered for fishing vessel

    2015-10-14T09:58:00Z

    Voyager Fishing Company, based in Northern Ireland, have ordered a new trawler/purse seiner vessel installed with a MAN 32/44CR engine.

  • ClassNK’s CMAXS e-GICSX system uses a sophisticated algorithm to analyse correlations between multiple sensing data
    News

    Condition-based engine monitoring

    2015-10-12T14:46:00Z

    Leading Japanese classification society, ClassNK, has started verification tests of its next-generation condition-based engine monitoring system, the CMAXS e-GICSX, onboard a Mitsui O.S.K. Line (MOL) vessel.

  • MAN’s ME-GI engine gives shipowners and operators the option of utilising fuel or gas
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    Japan's first ME-GI

    2015-10-05T16:54:00Z

    The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of the first ME-GI engine in Japan recently took place at the Tamano Works of Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES).

  • Odfjell's 18-vessel upgrade plan will delier fuel efficiencies of around 20% according to sea trials
    News

    Odfjell extends propulsion upgrade plan

    2015-10-02T13:04:00Z

    Norwegian ship owner Odfjell is embarking on an upgrade plan that it believes will give it one of the world’s most energy-efficient chemical tanker fleets, following a successful first installation on ‘Bow Clipper’ during scheduled dry docking in August.

  • Sea trials for newbuild bulkers 'Elsabeth C' and 'Mirela' showed the fuel-saving benefits of MAN Alpha Kappel fixed-pitch propellers
    News

    MAN propeller excels in bulker trials

    2015-09-30T11:08:00Z

    One of the first commercial applications of MAN Diesel & Turbo’s new fixed pitch propeller design, combined with a higher propeller layout and MAN’s new recommended light running margin (LRM), has achieved good results on the first of a new bulker series for Lemissoler Navigation Co.

  • This chart from a study by Force Technology highlights the relationship between trim condition and power deviation
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    Towards automatic trim optimisation

    2015-09-25T11:21:00Z

    As advances in control systems and computational power offer the prospect of constant automatic trim optimisation, Kyma marine engineer and University of Cantabria postgraduate student Carlos Gonzalez explores how the process could help operators further reduce fuel costs.

  • Project partners discussed the results of HERCULES C in December 2014 at a final meeting in at the MAN Museum in Augsburg
    News

    The adventures of Hercules

    2015-09-25T11:19:00Z

    An EU-supported industry collaboration including the major engine designers has yielded important advances over a 10-year project. Gavin Lipsith assess the progress and looks forward to the next stage of the important initative.

  • Caterpillar has opted for SCR emission reduction technology to meet EPA Tier 4 NOx restrictions in its medium-speed C280 range
    News

    Caterpillar prepares for EPA Tier 4 with SCR

    2015-09-22T16:44:00Z

    Caterpillar Marine has upgraded its C280 medium-speed diesel engines, employing a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to comply with both IMO Tier III and US Environmental Protection Agency Tier 4 emission restrictions.

  • The Integrated Drive System (IDS) used in the vessel, with a length of approximately 146m, conforms with the international certification standards of DNV GL
    News

    Siemens support for dive vessel

    2015-09-22T11:41:00Z

    Siemens is to supply complete drive and power systems for a diving support vessel being built by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (ZPMC) for Toisa Ltd.

  • MAN 32/44CR engines are suitable for a variety of applications including fishing
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    MAN CR unit ready for US market

    2015-09-21T12:01:00Z

    The MAN 32/44 Common Rail engine family has received US EPA Certification, a requirement for all engines installed aboard US-flagged vessels.

  • Nor Lines will explore a plug-in hybrid LNG/battery containership concept under one of the five pilot projects
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    Green Coastal Shipping partners choose projects

    2015-09-15T06:50:00Z

    The Norwegian Green Coastal Shipping initiative has selected five pilot projects to develop, encompassing ships of several types fuelled by LNG, battery power and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), as well as an environmentally friendly port project.

  • The CLEAN four-stroke HiMSEN engine is said to improve power output by 20% and fuel efficiency up to 2%
    News

    Hyundai develops cleaner four-stroke engine

    2015-09-14T15:43:00Z

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has completed type approval testing for its next generation CLEAN HiMSEN (Hi-Touch Marine and Stationary Engine).

  • Kobe Steel;s high-strength steel has been approved by IACS for use in intermediate shafts
    News

    Stronger steel approved for intermediate shafts

    2015-09-10T21:59:00Z

    The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has approved an intermediate shaft with tensile strength of above 800N/mm2 for the first time.

  • Gas turbines such as GE's LM2500 may be set for wider merchant fleet application if a partnership with Hyundai Heavy Industries is successful
    News

    Major milestone for gas turbine feasibility

    2015-09-10T15:15:00Z

    Wider industry application of gas-powered turbines in the merchant fleet came a step closer in August with the news that GE Aviation and Marine and Hyundai Heavy Industries have partnered with an eye on the cause. Dag Pike reports.