2-Stroke and 4-Stroke – Page 31

  • RENK has won a contract for its MARHY hybrid system Photo: RENK
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    RENK wins first order for hybrid drive

    2019-08-05T15:53:00Z

    The maritime sales team of RENK’s Rheine plant has won its first new construction project for its MARHY maritime hybrid system.

  • The Wider 165 Photo: Nidec
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    Nidec sustainably powers mega yacht

    2019-08-01T13:27:00Z

    Energy management company, Nidec ASI, has developed and installed its Power Management System on a mega yacht, optimising power management on the vessel and distributing it between the staterooms, propulsive system and recharging of batteries.

  • The new UEC42LSH will supplement the UEC45LSE engine: the first 6UEC45LSE-C1 engine (pictured) was delivered in 2018. (Credit: J-ENG)
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    J-ENG TARGETS MARCH 2021 FOR FIRST UEC42LSH DELIVERY

    2019-06-27T11:04:00Z

    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) is to introduce a successor to its low-speed UEC45LSE design. The UEC42LSH engine has been upgraded to meet the requirements of Handysize bulk carriers and small-sized chemical tankers.

  • Type Approval testing for the new H54DFV is expected in Q4 2019.
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    HHI EXTENDS DUAL-FUEL HIMSEN RANGE

    2019-06-27T11:01:00Z

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. (HHI) announced at the CIMAC conference in Vancouver that it was adding a larger engine to HiMSEN’s range of dual-fuel engines.

  • The Shigenobu, which entered service in January 2018, was fitted with a low-speed four-speed engine, a Hanshin LH46LA.
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    Japanese low-speed four-strokes

    2019-06-26T14:45:00Z

    Japanese engine designer Niigata is continuing to develop its range of low-speed four-stroke engines, and announced plans to introduce a 340mm bore engine to the market in 2020.

  • A new model of Sunseeker yacht fitted with an MTU hybrid propulsion system is to be unveiled next year (image: Rolls-Royce Power Systems).
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    UK YACHT BUILDER CHAMPIONS GERMAN HYBRID SYSTEM

    2019-06-19T21:46:00Z

    A prestigious new reference for battery-equipped hybrid power is the harbinger of future developments, writes David Tinsley.

  • The first low-pressure dual-fuel engine for smaller two-stroke vessels, X40DF (Credit: WinGD)
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    WinGD extends dual-fuel engine portfolio

    2019-06-12T15:19:00Z

    WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel) introduced three new two-stroke engines capable of operating on low emission fuels at Nor-Shipping on 4 June.

  • The new MTU gas engine on the test bench (Copyright: Rolls Royce Power Systems)
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    Rolls-Royce Power Systems to begin full-scale hydrogen tests in 2020

    2019-06-11T05:00:00Z

    Dr Peter Riegger of Rolls-Royce Power Systems outlines the MTU engine designer’s alternative fuel R&D position

  • The first 6UEC45LSE-C1 engine was delivered to Kanda Shipbuilding Co. Ltd in 2018
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    J-ENG to introduce UEC45LSE successor

    2019-05-28T14:39:00Z

    Japan Engine Corp (J-Eng) is to introduce a successor to its UEC45LSE design. The UEC42LSH engine has been upgraded to meet the requirements of handy-sized bulk carriers and small-sized chemical tankers.

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    ‘Icebreaker bow’ will be hybrid powered

    2019-04-30T12:45:00Z

    The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency is launching a new icebreaker concept equipped with an innovative motorised removable bow.

  • The Scania V8 DI16M IMO Tier III-compliant diesel engine is also available in a genset variant (credit: Scania)
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    SCANIA SHOWCASES IMO III 16-LITRE DIESEL

    2019-04-05T14:07:00Z

    Engine manufacturer Scania is showcasing its IMO Tier III compliant 16-litre diesel engine, which is available in both a generator set version and as a main engine, at the Seawork conference in Southampton.

  • 18-cylinder VP185 auxiliary genset used in a cruise ship (credit: MAN Energy Solutions)
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    RESURGENT UK HIGH-SPEED ENGINE

    2019-04-04T06:51:00Z

    More than 25 years since its roll-out, the UK-developed VP185 high-speed diesel engine is continuing to attract contracts and wide interest in the marine export market. Much of the work intake at the Colchester factory of the UK arm of MAN Energy Solutions emanates from military customers in South East ...

  • VMS Group engine testing
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    New independent engine test facilities

    2019-03-27T10:43:00Z

    Danish maritime service provider VMS Group has established new test facilities for independent testing of all engine types in Europe at the Port of Frederikshavn.

  • An Azipod propulsion unit installed on a cruise vessel (credit: ABB)
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    ABB to power first Chinese-built cruise ship

    2019-03-26T12:33:00Z

    ABB has inked a deal with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. (SWS) to supply a power and propulsion package for China’s first domestically built cruise ship.

  • MAN’s new G80ME-C10.5 employs the full, simplified Mark 10 design platform (left) as embodied in the G90 engine (image: MAN Energy Solutions).
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    UPGRADED TWO-STROKE SERIES FROM MAN

    2019-03-19T13:58:00Z

    In a further phase of design optimisation of its two-stroke range, MAN Energy Solutions has unveiled Mark 10 versions of its G-type 800mm- and 600mm-bore engines, designated the G80ME-C10.5 and the G60ME-C10.5, respectively.

  • MAN has already received a number of orders for the updated version of its ‘workhorse’ MAN L23/30H engine, the MAN L23/30H Mk 3 EcoGen.
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    MAN builds on classic L23/30H for Mk 3 EcoGen

    2019-03-13T21:00:00Z

    Engine designer MAN Energy Solutions has introduced an updated version of its ‘workhorse’ MAN L23/30H engine, the MAN L23/30H Mk 3 EcoGen.

  • inland waterway
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    Caterpillar Marine helps cut emissions

    2019-03-05T17:15:00Z

    Caterpillar Marine has developed new technology solutions for European Union (EU) inland waterway (IWW) vessels, designed to comply with the next generation of regulatory emissions required for EU IWW applications.

  • Offshore Heavy Transport (OHT) is a customised Ulstein design  able to carry huge monopiles to site... and it’s a hybrid.  Image:  Ulstein Design & Solutions BV
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    Enter the big, workhorse hybrids

    2019-02-26T08:00:00Z

    Any doubts that times have changed should be resolved by a look at the big commercial hybrids currently shaping up, writes Stevie Knight. And no, for once we are not talking about cruise ships.

  • Rendering of the SCR-HP reactor with a host two-stroke engine
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    Mitsui places first orders for new MAN SCR-HP

    2019-01-29T14:16:00Z

    Mitsui (MES) has placed the first orders for MAN Energy Solutions'' SCR-HP (Selective Catalytic Reduction – High Pressure) product. MES ordered 3 × SCR-HP (cluster 3) units in connection with the building of three 87,000-DWT bulk carriers for Ocean 21 Holdings.

  • Schottel SYDRIVE-M in light operation mode
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    Schottel: new mechanical hybrid solution for thrusters

    2019-01-24T15:16:00Z

    Schottel, the German-based propulsion specialist, has developed a new mechanical hybrid solution for thrusters on workboats, improving main engine loading and optimising utilisation during light operation.