2-Stroke and 4-Stroke – Page 47
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NewsOdfjell extends propulsion upgrade plan
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.
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NewsMAN propeller excels in bulker trials
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.
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NewsTowards automatic trim optimisation
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.
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NewsThe adventures of Hercules
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.
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NewsCaterpillar prepares for EPA Tier 4 with SCR
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.
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NewsSiemens support for dive vessel
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.
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NewsMAN CR unit ready for US market
The MAN 32/44 Common Rail engine family has received US EPA Certification, a requirement for all engines installed aboard US-flagged vessels.
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NewsGreen Coastal Shipping partners choose projects
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.
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NewsHyundai develops cleaner four-stroke engine
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has completed type approval testing for its next generation CLEAN HiMSEN (Hi-Touch Marine and Stationary Engine).
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NewsStronger steel approved for intermediate shafts
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has approved an intermediate shaft with tensile strength of above 800N/mm2 for the first time.
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NewsMajor milestone for gas turbine feasibility
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.
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NewsRolls-Royce power for Norwegian ferry
Rolls-Royce is to provide two advanced Azipull propellers for an environmentally-friendly Norwegian double-ended car ferry.
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NewsWärtsilä power for Norwegian fishing vessel
Wärtsilä is to supply a complete propulsion solution for a new factory trawler fishing vessel currently being built in Turkey for Norwegian marine trawling operator, Halstensen Granit AS.
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NewsEngine swap for veteran crane
Hamburg port operators HHLA have installed new high-performance diesels from Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) on their veteran floating crane HHLA IV, replacing what were described as “remarkable” MAN units which have served for nearly 60 years, writes Germany correspondent Tom Todd.
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NewsCorvus conducts key battery safety test
Corvus Energy has pushed lithium-ion battery packs to the limit as part of a thermal runaway mitigation test observed by several marine industry stakeholders.
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NewsStadt power for seismic support vessels
Norwegian power specialist Stadt has supplied diesel-electric propulsion packages to six seismic support vessels (SSVs), the latest built to a Salt design (SALT 450) at Turkish shipyard Cemre for owner and operator Norfield-Vestland Offshore.
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NewsManaging risk as batteries break new ground
The drive for energy efficiency – in particular the harnessing of otherwise wasted energy from a ship or its environment - is causing the marine industry to look more closely at energy storage. Bill Thomson examines the latest guidance from Lloyd’s Register.
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NewsClassNK to launch composite propeller guidelines
The first class society guidelines on composite propellers are to be published by ClassNK this month – a landmark recognition of the growing practical benefits of composite materials to the shipbuilding industry.
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NewsMAN engines for biggest cutter dredger
MAN Diesel and Turbo is to supply three of its MAN L/V 48/60CR engines for Jan De Nul Group’s new self-propelled, cutter-suction dredger – set to be the world’s largest.
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CSBC selects Siemens for propulsion packages
CSBC Corporation Taiwan has chosen Siemens to supply diesel-electric propulsion systems and other equipment for four 65,000-tonne semi-submersible deck cargo vessels (SSDCVs).
