Latest Propulsion News – Page 17
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NewsA Sea Change In Regional Box Trade
Two newbuild boxships under construction in China for intra-European trade under charter to North Sea Container Line (NCL) will combine Berg Propulsion’s direct-drive solution with the use of methanol fuel. Besides the efficiency gains promised by the particular blend of engineering arrangements, the MAN two-stroke, dual-fuel main engine installation offers a pathway to carbon-neutrality through operation on ‘green’ methanol.
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NewsWärtsilä expands potential for methanol newbuilds and retrofits
The conversion of one of the engines on the ro-pax vessel Stena Germanica inspired the initial growth of the market for methanol powered vessels, and Wärtsilä continues to expand its engine and service offerings.
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NewsSimplicity of design brings operational and cost advantages to ABB Dynafin
ABB has introduced ABB Dynafin™, a new cycloidal propeller concept with individually controlled blades. The operating principle allows the unit to utilize a trochoidal blade path which is analogous to the movement of a whale tail.
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NewsWind propelled ship double awarded Bureau Veritas AiP
Bureau Veritas has awarded AiP to two wind propelled ships
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NewsArklow Backs Lengthened Dutch Design
Ireland’s pre-eminent shipowner, Arklow Shipping, has woven another strand of fleet modernisation and development by investing in a new series of Dutch-built, 6,800dwt mini-bulkers.
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NewsOdfjell choses Alfa Laval’s air lubrication system
Alfa Laval’s air lubrication system features independently operated ‘bands of bubbles’
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NewsAccelleron launches next-gen X300-L low-speed turbo series
Accelleron is introducing a new generation of turbochargers for two-stroke engines, the X300-L series. The new series boasts industry-leading power density and efficiency levels, while enhanced turbocharger cut-out options will support lowest engine fuel consumption.
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NewsWinGD launches VCR solution for X-DF engines
Winterthur-based two-stroke engine designer WinGD is adding a variable compression ratio option (VCR) to its engine portfolio, Marcel Ott, General Manager, Application Engineering at WinGD, explained to The Motorship.
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NewsUlstein signs methanol CSOV deal
The new methanol/diesel/battery hybrid CSOVs feature Ulstein’s twin stern and propellor system
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NewsMAN launches new DF genset
MAN Energy Solutions has launched an auxiliary MAN 35/44DF CD type engine. The engine, which has been developed in collaboration with STX Engine, has been developed to meet demand from the container and LNG carrier markets.
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NewsABB package for Havfram Wind’s next-gen WTIVs
ABB has been awarded the contract to provide an integrated bridge-to-propeller package for Havfram Wind’s two new NG20000X-HF Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIVs). The vessels will be constructed by one of the largest offshore shipbuilders in China, Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd.
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NewsWinGD inks NH3-fuelled vessel MoU with Mitsubishi
WinGD and Japanese shipbuilder and technology developer Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd have signed an agreement to cooperate on the development of ammonia-fuelled vessels.
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NewsLandmark Chinese order for MAN ME-LGIM engines
MAN Energy Solutions has been awarded an order to supply the first S60 dual-fuel engines capable of operating on methanol.
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NewsGE To Launch Smaller SeaJet Pods
GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business is extending the power range of electrical podded propulsors in its SeaJet power range, adding smaller sized 1.5 MW to 4 MW units to the series.
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NewsBelgian Maker Unveils Methanol Engine
Ghent-based medium-speed engine designer and manufacturer ABC Engines has added another string to its bow through the development of a methanol dual-fuel range. Covering the output band from 955kW up to 3,536kW, the new DZD MeOH series derives from the DZ engine family, and addresses the evolving needs of the Belgian company’s target markets in shipping, power generation and rail traction.
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NewsABB launches new Dynafin propulsion concept, targets 2025 for full scale prototype
ABB has introduced a new propulsion concept called Dynafin™. The new propulsion concept is a cycloidal propeller with individually controlled blades. The operating principle allows the unit to utilize a trochoidal blade path, which is analogous to the movement of a whale tail. The new concept has the potential to reduce fuel consumption significantly.
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NewsJ-ENG To Add NH3 and Conventional 60-Bore Variants To LSH Range
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has announced that it plans to develop a successor to its low-speed UEC60LSE design. The development of the UEC60LSH engine will retain the LSH ultrawide rating concept, and is expected to meet very large gas carrier (VLGC) requirements, as well as Capesize bulk carriers, coal carriers and specialist car carriers.
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NewsLow-Speed Four-Stroke Family Embraces Methanol
Accelerating interest in methanol fuel among the shipping community has led to the unveiling of a new engine type in the Japanese low-speed, four stroke mould.
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NewsFCM Methanol LFSS for Chinese newbuildings
Alfa Laval FCM Methanol has been selected as the low-flashpoint fuel supply system (LFSS) on board four dual-fuel container vessels.
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NewsMSC, LR and MAN ES in ammonia-fuelled boxship study
Classification society Lloyds Register (LR) is participating in a study project with MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES), Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to examine the possibility of developing a modified design of an 8,200 teu container vessel powered by an ammonia-fuelled dual-fuel engine.
