2-Stroke and 4-Stroke – Page 40
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NewsWE Tech expands into Oz
WE Tech has received an order to deliver its permanent magnet shaft generator solutions to a series of two 12,000 dwt RORO vessels.
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NewsProvisional approval for CM2 piston ring coating
Precision Products has received provisional approval from MAN Diesel & Turbo for its latest ceramic metal piston ring coating – the first approval granted by the engine designer for this type of coating.
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NewsCruise line giant goes for MAN engines
MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the engine-supply contract from Fincantieri for newbuildings ordered by Costa Asia and P&O Cruises, Australia, part of the Carnival Corporation.
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NewsMAN embraces hybrid future
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s 32/44CR engine is part of a successful hybrid diesel-electric propulsion solution employed by Scandlines Ferries on a busy route between Denmark and Germany.
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NewsMAN hybrid propulsion for Turkish tanker
A 7,500dwt chemical tanker ordered and operated by Turkish conglomerate Içdas Çelik will be the first commercial reference for MAN Diesel & Turbo’s new hybrid propulsion solution HyProp Eco.
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NewsFacing the future of engine design
WinGD has emerged from its recent change of ownership with a clear long-term vision and a solid platform from which to face the complex future of two-stroke engines, says Dominik Schneiter, vice president of research and development.
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NewsLooking beyond contract speed
A focus on power or contract requirements or power can hide opportunities for owners to optimise their propulsion arrangements, argues Caterpillar Marine. The Motorship found out more.
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NewsFirst orders for MAN 175D
MAN Diesel and Turbo has won a contract to supply the first shipset of GenSets for the multipurpose, offshore patrol vessel, Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA), programme.
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NewsABB Turbo measures preventive maintenance ROI
Using ABB Preventive Maintenance can lead to a 202% return on investment (ROI), according to results released from a new ABB study.
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NewsSchottel propulsion for Vard module carriers
Schottel has secured contracts amounting to 72 propulsion units for 18 module carriers to be built and designed by Vard for Topaz Energy & Marine and KMTF
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NewsRolls-Royce power for NY ferry
Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply power and propulsion to a new high-speed luxury ferry in New York.
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NewsABB launches 'linear flow' Azipod
ABB has launched a new Azipod propulsion unit that aims to be up to 10% more efficient than its previous versions.
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NewsMaking the case for hybrid propulsion
Kawasaki Heavy Industries believes that its hybrid propulsion solution for offshore vessels offers value to owners even with fuel prices at low levels. Stevie Knight reports.
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NewsThordon COMPAC for newbuild tanker
A newbuild tanker being built for Groupe Desgagnés has been fitted with Thordon Bearings COMPAC seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing package to protect the environment during operations in the Great Lakes and Arctic regions.
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NewsStone Marine Seals extends Ecoseal range
Stone Marine Seals has supplemented its main shaft Ecoseal with two new seals for thrusters and azipods.
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MAN commissions Siemens gearbox for fishing vessel
MAN has commissioned Siemens to supply two variable-speed application-specific gearboxes for a modern fishing vessel.
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NewsFjord1 enlists Siemens for battery ferry duo
The first four battery-driven ferries in the world will feature Siemens technology after the company won a contract for propulsion systems on two new vessels to be built for Norwegian operator Fjord1.
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NewsRolls-Royce solutions for Fincantieri newbuilds
Rolls-Royce has concluded a deal to provide propulsion and deck machinery for five cruise ships being built at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone and Ancona shipyards in Italy.
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NewsWärtsilä 31 engines for Mols-Linien ferry
A new 158m loa car and passenger ferry being built for Danish operator Mols-Linien will be powered by two eight-cylinder Wärtsilä 31 main engines.
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NewsGoogle applies for wind-assisted propulsion patent
A patent filed recently by Google proposes harnessing the company’s Makani energy kite to ships in order to provide propulsion power for vessels.
