Latest Propulsion News – Page 4
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NewsIntelliSafe is caring for bearings
Wärtsilä SLS’s IntelliSafe bearing uses sensors to provide immediate information to control oil flow in the event that there is a risk of metal-to-metal contact, which would result in expensive damage to the bearing and the shaft.
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NewsTest rig demonstrates complete FuTube family
Installed within Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions’ Bearing Centre in Vigo, Spain, is a practical simulation of a complete shaft line, from engine to propeller.
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NewsVCR narrows gap between dual-fuel two-stroke designs
Early orders indicate that WinGD’s latest advance to its X-DF platform could answer some of the challenges associated with low-pressure dual-fuel engines.
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NewsMOL harnesses wind power on seven newbuilds
MOL is installing wind propulsion systems on seven newbuild bulk carriers and multi-purpose vessels to be operated by MOL Drybulk
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NewsDNV grants first RoPax Silent(E) notation
A vessel equipped with Wärtsilä controllable pitch propellers has become the first RoPax to be granted DNV’s Silent(E) notation
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NewsDNV validates bulk carrier wind power savings
DNV has validated the energy savings achieved by an innovative wind propulsion system installed on board a Kamsarmax bulk carrier
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NewsRefined boss cap lowers cavitation, boosts efficiency
Driven by a research partnership, the Holy Boss Cap is a hydrodynamic solution that delivers multiple benefi ts for ship owners face increasingly tough regulatory requirements and rising operational costs, writes Dr Batuhan Aktas, CEO of EcoMarine Innovations
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NewsWärtsilä future-proofs stern trawler propulsion
Wärtsilä is to supply its new, future-proofed engine for a 44 metre stern trawler being built for Faroe Islands operator, Vardin
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NewsWärtsilä to power flagship Polar Icebreaker
Wärtsilä is to supply six of its efficient Wärtsilä 31 diesel engine for the Canadian Coast Guard’s new flagship Polar Icebreaker
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NewsWärtsilä fulfills largest Chinese methanol newbuild order
Wärtsilä is to suupply 60 32M methanol engines for COSCO and OOCL in the largest methanol engine order from China to date
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NewsMAN propulsion for ‘world’s largest’ car carriers
MAN B&W 8S60ME-GI Eco-EGRBP and MAN 8L28/32DF engines will power four newbuild PCTCs
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NewsEngine makers ready engines for the 4-stroke methanol market
The solutions available for methanol engines and retrofit packages are growing, but there are still financial concerns about their viability.
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NewsBlowdown a new target for methane slip reductions
Engine makers have ongoing work underway to reduce methane slip, including tackling emissions from blowdown.
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NewsSchottel propulsion for Damen tugs
Four new Damen ASD stock tugs are to be equipped with Schottel RudderPropellers type SRP 270
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NewsWind-powered cargo ship sets sail with BIO-UV BWTS
An innovative wind-powered cargo ship has set sail across the Atlantic with a state-of-the-art ballast water treatment system by BIO-UV Group
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NewsInterest in ammonia engines ‘overwhelming’, says MAN
The installation on board a bulk carrier of MAN’s ammonia-fuelled engine is testament to the ‘overwhelming’ interest in this alternative fuel
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NewsCruising goes green with sail-power catamaran
A new sail-powered catamaran can accommodate 200 guests for emissions-free cruising via its four 50 metre foldable sails
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NewsMAN passes dual-fuel engine milestones
MAN Energy Solutions is enjoying success with its dual-fuel engines running on greener fuels such as methanol and biofuel
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NewsNAPA boosts wind propulsion savings
NAPA is to deploy its voyage optimisation software on board two vessels equipped with Norsepower Rotor Sails, helping maximise energy savings
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NewsComposites explored for maritime use
Composite reinforced plastics are both strong and light and can be tailored to a variety of applications
