Propulsion – Page 75
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NewsHedging the bets
A growing number of scrubber technologies are gaining industry experience, but hybrid systems are providing a safe option for dealing with the current regulatory uncertainties, writes Wendy Laursen
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NewsLow-carbon propulsion options for smaller tankers
Birger Jacobsen, senior two-stroke research engineer at MAN Diesel & Turbo in Copenhagen looks at how the latest propulsion technology can reduce carbon emissions, resulting in a favourable EEDI rating, for tankers in the 7,000dwt to 10,000dwt size range.
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NewsMTU’s 8000 receives NVR approval from ABS
MTU says that its series 8000 high speed marine engine has received NVR certification from US classification society ABS, joining the 8V 396, which had previously received NVR approval.
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NewsMAN anticipates return to larger engine power
Following from perceived development in the market leading toward further optimisation of large container ships’ propulsion efficiency, MAN Diesel & Turbo recently announced two significant additions to its engine programme.
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NewsSwedish ports take the lead in shore power
Recently, the Port of Ystad in southern Sweden played host to an event demonstrating the benefits of shore-to-ship power systems.
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NewsReactive or resistive
Paul Brickman, sales and marketing manager of Crestchic, looks at optimisation of testing for power generation in shipbuilding applications.
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NewsDemagnetised engines help ensure Baltic shipping safety
According to MTU, there are still well over 200,000 sea mines at the bottom of the Baltic sea. Although often lying several hundred metres below the surface, they can potentially have a devastating effect.
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NewsPod drive demo boat books Seawork call
Volvo Penta has announced a new version of its D13 engine, claiming improved environmental properties with basically unchanged fuel consumption, in order to meet US EPA Tier 3 emission limits.
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NewsMTU power for US Coast Guard
The US Coast Guard’s latest class of fast response cutter relies, as did several of its predecessors, on MTU engines. Adapted from an article by Mike Principato, first published in ‘MTU Review’
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NewsFuel cells plagued by immature fuel choices
According to Wendy Laursen, fuel availability will be a key factor in the success of fuel cells for ocean-going vessels.
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NewsBattery added to 'Viking Lady' power mix
Eidesvik Offshore’s supply vessel ''Viking Lady'' now has a battery on board in preparation for testing fuel savings, emissions reductions and the future potential of operating in DP mode using just a battery fuel cell hybrid combination, writes Wendy Laursen.
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NewsHigh speed PSV diesel power
Cummins has picked up some useful references for its larger high-speed diesels from applications that normally represent solid medium-speed territory, writes Alan Haig-Brown.
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NewsMore LM2500s for US Navy LCS
GE Marine’s Evendale, Ohio, facility is currently busy building four LM2500 aero-derivative gas turbines for delivery to Austal USA. The engines will power the next two Independence class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), the 14th and 16th LCS vessels.
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NewsStadt gains four-ship AHTS order from Asian yard
Norwegian company Stadt, which specialised in electric propulsion systems, recently won an order from Asia for four shipsets of full electric propulsion technology.
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NewsWärtsilä to power Brazilian pipe layers
Wärtsilä has announced an order for propulsion systems for six new offshore pipe laying vessels being built by Dutch company IHC Merwede.
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NewsNew-generation Navigators
Schottel says that it will be launching its latest generation of Navigator integrated propulsion unit.
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NewsGE Power for Brazilian PSVs
GE Power Conversion is to supply Dynamic Positioning and vessel automation technology for four platform supply vessels (PSVs) being built by Detroit Brasil Ltda.
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NewsTen MAN diesels for cruise newbuilds
MAN Diesel & Turbo says that it has won an order for 10 large four-stroke engines, to be supplied to Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, to power two newbuildings contracted by Norwegian Cruise Line.
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NewsOffshore construction ships get 6 x MAN 32/44 power
MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced an order to supply the main gensets for a multi-layer vessel newbuilding, recently commenced by Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven for UK client Ceona.
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NewsJets for 50-plus knot ro-pax ferry
Wärtsilä reports that it has provided the waterjets for what is claimed to be the world''s fastest high speed ferry, which has now passed its sea trials and is ready to begin commercial operation.
