Latest Propulsion News – Page 21
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NewsSmall Propeller Defects Can Result In Increased URN
The slightest deviation in the machining, polishing, and finishing of ships’ propeller blades could result in underwater radiated noise and cavitation, even if defects are within the maximum tolerance allowed by classification societies and the ISO 484-1 standard.
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NewsFlapping foil and combustion control combo steps closer to commercialisation
Wärtsilä is working with the European Union and other partners to develop a new system that combines flapping bow foils and engine combustion control technology to reduce fuel consumption.
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NewsFoil power’s potential builds on decades of development
Paul Gunton revisits wave foil technology, almost four decades after he originally covered the technology for The Motorship as a youthful deputy editor
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NewsCummins to introduce X10 version in 2026
Engine builder Cummins has announced that it plans to add a new 10-litre engine to its range in 2026.
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NewsNew Volvo Penta D17 engine launched
Volvo Penta has announced the launch of the D17, a new engine that offers enhanced power density, thanks to the use of dual-stage turbochargers, and reduced fuel consumption within the envelope of the group’s existing D16 genset.
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NewsMAN ES AEngine tests scheduled for H1 2023
Thomas Hansen, head of two-stroke promotion and customer support at MAN Energy Solutions reveals MAN ES plans to soft-launch the Ammonia engine (AEngine) development programme in an exclusive interview with The Motorship.
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NewsCounter-flapping foils designed to boost propulsive area
Researchers from VTT have developed a concept for counter-flapping foils that offer greater propulsive efficiency than conventional propellers
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NewsSwedish methanol conversion project targets smaller engine sizes
A new project to develop dual-fuel kits for conversion of new and existing diesel engines to methanol operation has been launched. The project is being developed by marine design and engine developer ScandiNAOS AB, Chalmers University of Technology and the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) as a follow-up the successful conversion ...
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NewsMAN ES Optimises ME-GA Engine Performance
MAN Energy Solutions is rolling out an optimisation programme to improve the performance of its dual-fuel, low-pressure ME-GA engine before the first reference for its new two-stroke offering enters service.
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NewsHanwha Group to acquire HSD Engine
Hanwha Group has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 33% stake in HSD Engine, the Korean engine builder, and intends to acquire the engine builder in the third quarter of 2023.
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NewsBSM trials new WinGD predictive maintenance solution on LNGC
A pilot project to trial a new engine diagnostics solution within WinGD’s engine monitoring and remote support platform is being undertaken on a vessel managed by Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM). WinGD notes that the solution represents an important step to enable smart, predictive maintenance for two-stroke engines.
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NewsWind sail project secures government funding
A ground-breaking wind propulsion project has been awarded a share of £60 million in UK government funding
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NewsDesign modification offers increased Flettner fuel efficiencies
A theoretical study conducted by wind-assisted ship propulsion specialist Blue Wasp Marine has offered encouraging results, indicating that a relatively small change to the design of a Flettner rotor can significantly increase its aerodynamic performance.
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NewsFirst AiP for inflatable wing sail design
Classification society DNV has awarded a first AiP to an inflatable wing sail design. The approval was issued to the WISAMO wing sail system developed by Michelin. The system is currently being installed for testing on the MN Pélican.
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NewsKM propulsion package for Italian specialised vessel
Kongsberg Maritime will supply a propulsion package for a specialised newbuild ship to be built by the Italian shipyard T.Mariotti for the Italian navy, including a pair of Elegance PM motor driven pods.
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NewsLISCR AiP for Anemoi rotor sails
The Liberian Registry awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) to Anemoi Marine Technologies for their Rotor Sail systems on 25 January.
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NewsFirst inline shaft generator retrofit completed on Berge Bulk vessel
The first retrofit installation of an inline shaft generator has been completed alongside the installation of an air lubrication system aboard Berge Bulk’s Capesize carrier, Berge Toubkai.
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NewsTianjin Southwest opts for further LPG retrofits
COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Guangdong) has announced that has been awarded the contract to retrofit the main engines aboard two LPG carriers operated by Tianjin Southwest Maritime Ltd., the Chinese gas carrier operator.
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NewsAMCL inks first long-term turbo service agreement with Accelleron
Associated Maritime (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd., the leading VLCC shipowner and manager, has signed a long-term deal covering turbocharging servicing for ten A175-L turbochargers with Accelleron Turbo Systems (Hong Kong) Ltd.
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NewsQtagg to overhaul cruise ferry’s propulsion
Qtagg has won a deal to upgrade a cruise ferry’s propulsion control system, helping to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
