Latest Propulsion News – Page 16
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NewsSuccessful TA test for MAN 49/60DF
MAN Energy Solutions’ new MAN 49/60DF four-stroke engine has been approved by six classification societies after successfully passing a five-day programme of type approval tests (TAT) at MAN ES’s Augsburg facility in Germany in March 2023.
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NewsAccelleron’s Christoph Rofka sees upcoming changes in the turbocharging market
Christoph Rofka, Accelleron’s president Medium & Low Speed products and VP Communications at CIMAC, discusses changes that are affecting the wider maritime propulsion market, and Accelleron’s response in an exclusive interview with The Motorship
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NewsMethanol-ready engines for new cruise ship
The latest in Celebrity Cruises’ Edge Series will be powered by methanol-ready engines, advancing the use of alternative fuels in the cruise industry
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NewsHydrogen testing on unmodified Wärtsilä 50SG engine confirms performance
Hydrogen-natural gas blends of up to 25% hydrogen by volume have been confirmed to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 10% without significantly impacting engine performance.
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NewsMethane slip reduction project targets Wärtsilä large bore engine platform
New advanced combustion technology designed to reduce methane slip is being developed for Wärtsilä’s large bore engine platform after earlier success with smaller engines.
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NewsWinGD Confirms First Chinese Orders for 92 bore Methanol Dual-Fuel Engine
WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel) has confirmed the receipt of a landmark order to supply a 92-bore low-speed, dual-fuel engine to run on methanol for a series of newbuildings for COSCO Shipping Lines.
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NewsK Line choses Seawing for coal carrier
A J-Power coal carrier will be equipped with an innovative automated kite system to harness the power of the wind
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NewsRolls-Royce wins second US navy mtu genset contract
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a second contract to supply mtu generator sets for US navy frigate programme
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NewsAlfa Laval fully acquires Dutch air lube developer
Alfa Laval has announced that it has completed the acquisition of acquisition of Marine Performance Systems B.V., a Rotterdam-based maritime technology company that has developed the first fluidic air lubrication system on the market.
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NewsWärtsilä lifts output of 31 engine
Wärtsilä is increasing the power output from its highly efficient 31 medium-speed engine, the technology company has announced.
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NewsHHI-EMD extends J-ENG licence agreement
Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery (HHI-EMD) marked the renewal of its licensing agreement with Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) to build UE low-speed engines with a ceremony in mid March.
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NewsKM's Garen sees the power of positive thinking
Rune Garen uses his business development role at Kongsberg to pose some difficult questions
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NewsEdda Wind teams up with Pon Power to reduce emissions
Working with suppliers with a shared focus on emissions reduction is a top priority for Edda Wind
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NewsMatson opts for third dual-fuel retrofit
Matson Navigation has exercised an option to convert the main engine aboard the containership Kaimana Hila to a dual-fuel ME-GI unit capable of running on LNG.
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NewsStudies confirm DP rudder propeller efficiencies
Independent studies have confirmed that Schottel’s dynamic rudder propeller SRP-D offers significant advantages for dynamic positioning operations in service vessels, the company has announced.
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NewsMethanol-Ready 32/44CR Wins RINA Approval
Classification society, RINA, has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to MAN Energy Solutions for its methanol-ready MAN L/V 32/44CR engine.
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NewsBrunvoll receives DP2 control system retrofit order
Brunvoll has announced that it has been awarded the contract for delivery of a BruCon DP2 control system as part of the replacement of the existing dynamic positioning system onboard an offshore supply vessel.
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NewsYamaha opens new UK south coast office
Yamaha expands into commercial servicing as it opens a new office on the UK’s south coast
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NewsMAN Two-Stroke Revision Produces Efficiency Gain
As the latest phase in the continual refinement of the company’s direct-drive propulsion offering, MAN Energy Solutions has upgraded its ultra long-stroke, 500mm-bore engine.
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NewsR&D Commitment By Italian Engine Builder
High-speed engine specialist Isotta Fraschini Motori has formally opened a new Innovation and Development Centre (CIS) at its factory in the south of Italy.
