Latest Propulsion News – Page 18
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NewsPropulsion upgrade helps Oslo Bulk to ensure fleetwide EEXI compliance
Bulkship Management, the Oslo-based ship manager, has signed a significant contract to implement Berg Propulsion’s straightforward ‘EPL for EEXI’ power limitation solution across 10 ships trading in US Gulf and Caribbean waters.
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NewsAirseas validates Seawing wind propulsion during sea trials
Airseas has successfully validated its wind propulsion system during sea trials
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NewsJ-ENG targets September 2025 for first NH3-fuelled 2-stroke
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) plans to complete the first demonstration two-stroke dual-fuel engine capable of operating on ammonia in September 2025.
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NewsJapanese consortium completes land-based NH3-fuelled engine tests
A Japanese consortium including Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG), NYK Line, IHI Power Systems and Nihon Shipyard has successfully completed a land-based test for the stable combustion of ammonia as a fuel, using an 80:20 ammonia:natural gas co-firing ratio.
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NewsEnova to provide funding for NH3-fuelled coaster orders
Skarv Shipping, a joint venture between Peak Group and Grieg Edge, has been awarded NOK130 million grant from Enova towards the cost of acquiring three low-emission cargo ships.
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NewsNew Fuel Technologies Paired With Efficiency Developments For 4-Strokes
The latest developments in engine efficiency are being applied to the new generation of multi-fuel 4-stroke engines
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NewsNavantia contract marks first Azipod naval retrofit order
ABB has been awarded a first contract for the retrofit of its Azipod® units to a naval vessel. Navantia, the Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company, awarded a contract to retrofit the Spanish Navy flagship, Juan Carlos I, with an electrical propulsion system based on dual ABB Azipod units.
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NewsCat and Svitzer take next steps on methanol adoption
Caterpillar Marine and Svitzer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to adopt solutions that enable Svitzer to use methanol in its fleet, furthering both companies’ ambition for using methanol as part of the marine industry’s decarbonisation.
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NewsNo laughing (gas) matter: Schneiter targets zero N2O in new X-DFA
WinGD’s programme to develop dual-fuel two-stroke engines capable of operating on ammonia and methanol is advancing apace, Dominik Schneiter, WinGD’s Vice President R&D, tells The Motorship.
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NewsMAN 175D ready to operate on 100% biofuel
MAN Energy Solutions has announced that its MAN 175D engine is formally approved for operation on biofuels, effective immediately. This applies to all standard biofuels such as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuels up to a content of 100%. Crucially, the engine itself does not require any technical adjustments, following the announcement.
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NewsWärtsilä develops engine de-rating solution for 96-bore powered boxships
Wärtsilä has developed a radical de-rating solution for customers operating larger container vessels that offers substantial reductions in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
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NewsABS and Berge Bulk in methanol conversion project
Classification society ABS is participating in a study project with Berge Bulk to examine the possibility of converting the main engine of a bulk carrier to a methanol-fuelled dual-fuel engine.
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NewsFAT Test for first 95-bore methanol engine
MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful conclusion of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) tests for its first 95-bore ME-LGIM engine in the first half at HHI-EMD’s facility in Ulsan, South Korea.
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NewsONE opts to install wind-assist units on feeder
Liner operator Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced that it will install two containerised wind assisted propulsion units on one of the container feeder ships it operates before the end of the year.
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NewsCummins builds new marine partner network
In its latest marine partnership, Cummins has teamed up with Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division to bring hybrid marine solutions to the global maritime market.
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NewsSvitzer inks methanol retrofit MoU with Cat
Caterpillar Marine and Svitzer, the marine operations and towage operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to adopt solutions that enable Svitzer to utilise methanol in their fleet. The implementation of dual-fuel methanol engines focuses on new tugs as well as conversions of existing Cat powered tugs, which comprise the majority of Svitzer’s fleet.
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NewsFirst newbuilding order for SMDERI onboard CCUS unit
The first order for an onboard carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) device developed by China’s Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute (SMDERI) in connection with a newbuilding project has been placed.
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NewsRolls-Royce hydrogen test bench expansion
Roll-Royce Power Systems has been awarded a state grant to support the development of green hydrogen capacity produced from electrolysers at its headquarters in Friedrichshafen, as well as the development of test benches designed for sustainable hydrogen solutions.
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NewsCarbon credits underpin efficiency device retrofit project
A new consultancy project led by Maersk’s green tech subsidiary Njord is seeking to use carbon credits to improve the business case for investments in fuel efficiency technologies for operating assets.
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NewsStolt Tankers opts for graphene-based coating for tankers
Following a successful trial in 2022, Stolt Tankers has signed a two-year agreement to apply an innovative graphene-based marine coating to the propellers of 25 of its vessels in 2023.
