2-Stroke and 4-Stroke – Page 50
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NewsElectric ship moves closer to reality
The prospect of the oil-free ship is looking much nearer with the entry into service of all-electric ferry ''Ampere'', developed by Siemens, builder Fjellstrand and operator Norled. Bill Thomson reports.
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NewsWärtsilä ethane test success
Wärtsilä’s four-stroke 50DF engine has been certified to run on liquid ethane gas (LEG) fuel after a successful testing programme in collaboration with petrochemical and gas shipping company Evergas.
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NewsRolls-Royce power for ice-class MPV
Rolls-Royce has secured a contract to supply a power and propulsion package for a high-end ice-class multi-purpose vessel under construction at Keppel Singmarine for Singaporean ship owner New Orient Marine Pte Ltd.
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NewsFirst approval for MAN Tier III SCR
MAN Diesel and Turbo has reached a major milestone after it received award in principle for its SCR system for the entire medium-speed engine portfolio fulfilling IMO Tier III regulations by the China Classification Society (CSS).
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NewsPermanent magnets unlock efficiency
Finnish companies WE Tech and The Switch are partnering to provide energy saving solutions for large ships based on permanent magnet shaft generators and variable frequency drive technology, says Bill Thomson.
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NewsContainer shipping takes to the air
An innovative hull form as well as air lift and air lubrication technologies are being combined in a high-speed container ship project that stakeholders hope will allow them to compete with air transport on delivery times. By Dag Pike.
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NewsRolls-Royce power for 'Far Sleipner'
Farstad Shipping ASA newbuild advanced subsea and construction vessel ‘Far Sleipner’ is not only equipped with Rolls-Royce power, it’s the first vessel equipped with its latest generation dynamic positioning system DP3.
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NewsIntegrated propulsion design drives efficiency
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) have enabled three companies to offer significant improvements in propulsion efficiency combined with short payback times, writes Bill Thomson.
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Solar power solution receives ClassNK acceptance
Eco Marine Power (EMP) is to release two marine solar power packages after receiving acceptance from ClassNK for its Aquarius system as installed on classed vessels.
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NewsJoint offshore propulsion package
Norway''s Scana Volda AS and Japan''s Niigata Power Systems Co. Ltd have signed a business agreement to offer a joint Niigata and Scana propulsion package to the market.
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MHI-MME releases engine data
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery and Engine Co., Ltd. (MHI-MME) has released UE Engine Technical Data on its website.
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NewsMAN demonstrates two-stroke methanol engine
MAN Diesel & Turbo demonstrated its methanol-burning ME-LGI engine in front of customers and partners in March.
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NewsABB launches latest Azipod thruster
ABB has unveiled the latest addition to its electric propulsion range, combining its long-established Azipod technology in a unit that the company says offers enhanced reliability, efficiency and serviceability at a competitive lifecycle cost.
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NewsDamen forms green research partnership
A new three-year partnership has been formed to explore and develop concept vessels for the future that will help the shipping industry meet climate and environmental objectives.
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NewsPropulsion research programme launched
A new €7.5m technology research programme has been launched with the aim of developing propulsion products specifically for arctic conditions that could significantly improve costs and reliability for shipowners.
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ABB Azipod propulsion for NCL newbuilds
Azipod XO propulsion units will power two new vessels to be built for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) by Meyer Werft, under a US$60 million contract with ABB.
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MAN Rollo power for German LNG ferry
MAN Rollo is to supply gas generator sets equipped with engine management systems from Heinzmann for an environmentally friendly LNG ferry – said to be the first German vessel of its kind.
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NewsABB propulsion for LNG fast ferry
Power and automation expert, ABB, has won the contract to deliver the complete electric power plant, electrical propulsion systems and energy management solution for Tallink Grupp´s new LNG powered fast ferry.
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NewsGE to power MSC Crociere newbuilds
GE Marine is to provide its propulsion technology for two new cruise liners being built by Fincantieri for MSC Crociere.
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NewsTallink chooses Wärtsilä for dual-fuel ro-pax
Tallink has selected Wärtsilä to power its dual-fuel ro-pax ferry on order from Meyer Turku.
