Latest Propulsion News – Page 19
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NewsURN guidelines revision to consider cavitation and shaft solutions
The next meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) will consider draft revised guidelines covering the reduction of underwater radiated noise (URN) agreed by the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 9) in late January.
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NewsRCCI engine will embed model-based control to optimise combustion
Finland’s Clean Propulsion Technologies project is developing a medium-speed marine engine based on Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) technology which is designed to take advantage of model-predictive control to optimise combustion in real time.
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NewsFirst Oceanbird Wing Sail retrofit on LCTC in 2024
Oceanbird, the joint venture between Alfa Laval and Wallenius Lines, confirmed that they were planning to retrofit the first installation of the company’s new Oceanbird Wing 560 solution aboard a large car and truck carrier (LCTC), MV Tirranna, in 2024.
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NewsDMC to supply rudders for German frigates
DMC is to supply eight rudders for four F126 frigates currently under construction for the German navy
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NewsSocatra to retrofit Norsepower Rotor Sails on MR tanker
French ship owner and operator Socatra has signed an agreement with Norsepower Oy to install two Norsepower Rotor Sails on board a Medium Range Tanker, Alcyone. The installation will be the first for a client in the French market. The 50,000 dwt MR tanker is currently chartered by global energy ...
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NewsJiangnan books Silverstream systems for LNGC series
Silverstream, the UK air lubrication specialist, has secured an order to provide Silverstream air lubrication systems for a series of LNG carrier newbuildings ordered by Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Logistics & Services (L&S).
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NewsABS, PCL and PaxOcean in methanol conversion study
Classification society ABS is participating in a study project to examine the possibility of converting the main engine of a container vessel to a methanol-fuelled dual-fuel engine.
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NewsRolls-Royce Power Systems achieves 100% H2 operation
Rolls-Royce has announced that it has conducted successful tests of a 12-cylinder mtu Series 4000 L64 gas engine running on 100% hydrogen fuel. The tests were conducted by the Power Systems business unit and were described by Rolls Royce as ”showing very good characteristics in terms of efficiency, performance, emissions ...
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NewsSolvang orders propulsion upgrade to meet EEXI standards
MAN Energy Solutions’ PrimeServ after-service team is to provide a propulsion upgrade for a 2007/2008 gas carrier owned by Solvang ASA. The propulsion upgrade also includes the introduction of main-engine power limitation and optimisation of the existing CP propeller and aft-ship system to enable it to meet impending EEXI regulations.
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NewsNew Japanese Engine Force In The Making
Japan’s largest shipbuilder is taking a stake in the country’s two-stroke engine production sector. A draft agreement has been signed for Imabari Shipbuilding’s intended 35% equity participation in a company to be created through the spin-off of Hitachi Zosen’s marine engine business.
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NewsFirst methanol-fuelled bulkers for Cargill
Cargill Ocean Transportation, the shipping arm of Cargill the international trading house, has confirmed plans to order 2 x dual-fuel Kamsarmax bulk carriers from Tsuneishi Shipbuilding in Japan. The order is the first for vessels equipped with engines capable of operating on methanol in the dry bulk segment.
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NewsAir lubrication deal for new CMES LNGCs
Silverstream Technologies has signed a deal with China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) to install its air lubrication solution, the Silverstream System, on four 175,000cbm LNG carriers being built at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC).
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NewsEU funding for wind-assisted retrofit project
A project to install a hybrid wind-solar generation system alongside a tilting windsail system on a bulker and a container vessel has been awarded EUR9.2m from the European Union’s research and innovation fund.
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NewsNew Option In Methanol Power
Methanol-capable two-stroke propulsion options have been extended into a lower power range by MAN Energy Solutions in response to heightened interest in the fuel as a means of reducing shipping’s carbon footprint.
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NewsFAT complete for HHI-EMD’s first methanol engine
The Engine & Machinery Division of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI-EMD) has completed the world’s first factory acceptance test (FAT) for the methanol dual-fuel HiMSEN engine.
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NewsEvolve Engine Reaches New Power Levels
Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) has augmented its medium-speed range with a powerful, multi-fuel engine targeted mainly at passengership, ferry and naval applications. Covering an output range up to 7,200kW, the 20EV23 design is a 20-cylinder development of the Evolve platform, initially introduced just over a year ago in four-cylinder configuration.
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NewsMedium and high speed MAN package to power Cadeler F-Class WTIV design
MAN Energy Solutions is providing a unique mixed MAN medium and high-speed engine package for a wind-turbine installation vessel newbuilding project in China. The vessel will feature an engine configuration based on a mixed MAN medium- and high-speed engine concept with 2 × 6L32/44CR + 2 × 9L32/44CR + 2 ...
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NewsNew retractable azimuth thruster series launched
Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new series of retractable azimuth thrusters, the ULE PM type, which are smaller than competing units while maintaining thrust power. The company expects their compact size makes it applicable to modern offshore wind, fishing, and naval vessel designs in which onboard space is limited.
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NewsWind-assisted Coaster Orders For Gelibolu, Holland Shipyards Group
The delayed beginning of construction of a new generation of short-sea cargo vessel has begun at Turkish shipyard Gelibolu, with a further five vessels on order at Holland Shipyards Group.
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NewsTORM opts for PrimeServ Assist for multiple vessels in fleet
MAN Energy Solutions has announced that it has won a contract from Danish shipping company, TORM, to deliver its PrimeServ Assist digital service to 31 vessels in the TORM fleet.
