2-Stroke and 4-Stroke – Page 37
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NewsABB turbochargers for COSCO ULCS series
A series of eleven ultra-large container ships (ULCS) under construction in China – the biggest ever built in the country – will use ABB turbochargers, the company has reported.
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NewsUnderwater mountable thruster
Schottel has further expanded its portfolio with the addition of a new underwater mountable thruster designed for larger offshore vessels or rigs and also cable laying vessels, offshore construction and crane ships.
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NewsExotic arrangement for Tropical newbuilds
A series of MAN propulsion packages ordered for Caribbean freight operator Tropical Shipping’s new container vessels, to be built in China, are unusual in their inclusion of hybrid propulsion capability.
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NewsWärtsilä’s engine for the future
After developing a cutting-edge medium-speed platform, Finnish technology company Wärtsilä refuses to let unfortunate timing scupper the launch of its latest engine range. Gavin Lipsith reports from Vaasa.
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NewsJapanese two-stroke tailored to MGO
The first development project for Japan’s two-stroke engine designer following its recent restructure is a range of engines optimised for low-sulphur distillate fuels, writes Gavin Lipsith.
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NewsEfficiency improvements to main engine auxiliary systems
In the design process of main engine auxiliary systems conducted by shipyards, options that could improve efficiency and reduce daily fuel oil consumption and consequently CO2 emissions are available, writes Karsten Elland, senior engineer, installation department, marine low-speed engineering, MAN Diesel & Turbo.
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NewsMAN chalks up Chinese dredger orders
MAN Diesel & Turbo has chalked up more Chinese success with power orders for four new trailing suction hopper dredgers in the last four months.
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NewsKnutsen orders ME-GI quartet for gas carriers
Knutsen OAS Shipping has ordered four dual-fuel MAN B&W 5G70ME-GI engines with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems for two 180,000m3 LNG tanker newbuildings.
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NewsBergen engines for biggest hybrid ferry
Rolls-Royce has received an order for four Bergen B33:45L diesel engines to power the world’s largest hybrid ferry, being built at Ulstein Verft for Norwegian cruise and transport company Color Line.
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NewsType approval for MAN 175D engine
MAN Diesel & Turbo has received type approval from main class societies for its high-speed MAN 175D engine, with a power output of up to 2,200kW for its twelve-cylinder version.
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NewsWärtsilä launches hybrid propulsion module
Wärtsilä has launched a hybrid propulsion product integrating engine, electrical drives, energy storage system and energy management system.
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NewsBrunvoll propulsion package for Color Hybrid
Brunvoll Volda has signed a contract with Ulstein Verft for delivery of an extensive package of propulsion equipment for Color Line Marine''s new hybrid ro-pax ferry.
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NewsMAN and MM to optimise aft-ship solutions
MAN Diesel & Turbo and MM-Offshore are to cooperate on the development of efficient aft-ship solutions for future ship designs.
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NewsSandfirden and Liebherr develop hybrid propulsion
Dutch genset specialist Sandfirden Technics and Swiss electric equipment supplier Liebherr are to collaborate on the development of hybrid ship propulsion systems.
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NewsEfficiency devices studied as Odfjell completes refits
Odfjell Tankers, MAN Diesel & Turbo and Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s marine faculty Marintek are to conduct research into the performance of energy saving devices after completing a 19-vessel retrofit programme.
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NewsVeth slashes height in compact thruster design
Dutch thruster manufacturer Veth Propulsion has produced what it claims is the most compact thruster ever, incorporating several design innovations to cut height dramatically and offer significant space savings.
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NewsNYK and DNV GL in engine data pilot
Japanese ship owner NYK and class society DNV GL are collaborating in a project exploring possibilities for collecting and using big data to improve safety and efficiency.
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NewsVolvo Penta chooses SCR for Tier III concept
Engine maker Volvo Penta has chosen selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to reduce NOx emissions as part of a newly launched IMO Tier III engine and after-treatment solution.
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NewsWärtsilä hybrid propulsion for Eidesvik OSV
Eidesvik Offshore vessel ‘Viking Princess’ has become the first OSV to use batteries to reduce the number of installed generators after commissioning a hybrid propulsion system from Wärtsilä.
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NewsABB takes two-stage turbocharging to wider market
ABB Turbocharging is launching a new frame size for its Power2 800-M two-stage turbocharging solution, enabling the company to offer the product for a wider range of vessels. The new frame size, Power2 845-M, will be launched in mid-2017.
