Latest Propulsion News – Page 51
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NewsMAN TO DEBUT LOW-PRESSURE DUAL-FUEL MODELS
Supplementing the ME-GI range of high-pressure dual-fuel, two-stroke engines, MAN Energy Solutions plans to launch its ME-GA low-pressure generation with five- and six-cylinder models in the 700mm-bore size, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsJ-ENG to investigate hydrogen and ammonia as combustion fuels
Japanese engine designer Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) announced plans to carry out research and development of the combustion of hydrogen and ammonia as fuel in collaboration with Japan’s National Maritime Research Institute.
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NewsWorld's most efficient 4-stroke gas engine
The technology group Wärtsilä has launched the Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications at the Gastech 2019 conference in Houston, Texas.
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NewsA second wind for air lubrication systems
MSC’s new 23,700 TEU MSC Gülsün is the latest vessel to be built ready to be fitted with an air lubrication system, amid a resurgence in interest in the technology, writes Nick Savvides.
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NewsIMO GHG targets drive propulsion revolution
The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) emissions reduction targets are driving a propulsion revolution as ship owners and operators seek to find alternatives to fossil fuels.
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NewsMAN propels Greenland research ship
The Astilleros Balenciaga shipyard in Spain has ordered a complete MAN propulsion package for a new research vessel for the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources.
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NewsSMP to launch 'game changing' propulsion device
Adrian Miles, managing director of Stone Marine Propulsion, discusses the potential energy savings offered by the company’s Gate Rudder propulsion device
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NewsPulling power: applying dynamic control to towing kite technology
The last few months have seen an upsurge in interest in Seawing, the automated power kite developed by Toulouse-based developer Airseas, even before the product’s commercial launch.
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NewsWärtsilä thrusters aid SSCV trial success
Wärtsilä thrusters have helped ensure successful sea trials for the world’s largest semi-submersible crane vessel (SSCV).
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NewsClassNK releases wind propulsion guidelines
In response to ever-tightening environmental regulations, classification society ClassNK has released its new guidelines for wind-assisted propulsion systems.
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NewsWärtsilä helps Hurtigruten in green ambitions
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a broad scope of solutions to support cruise operator, Hurtigruten, in its push for greener and more sustainable shipping.
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NewsFirst electric propulsion on bulk carrier
ABB has entered a new market segment with an order to install its Azipod electric propulsion on board two dry bulk carriers from Germany’s largest bulk carrier company, Oldendorff Carriers.
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NewsABB Azipod propulsion in North Pole first
A Norwegian Coast Guard vessel has become the first ever ABB Azipod-powered ship to reach the North Pole.
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NewsSchottel propels Norled to greener future
Schottel has won a contract to provide propulsion units for three newly built hybrid ferries owned by Norwegian ferry operator, Norled.
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NewsMAN BOOSTS MID-RANGE ENGINE FUNCTIONALITY
MAN Energy Solutions has sought to give extra competitive edge to its 460mm-bore two-stroke offering by introducing a development based on the S46ME-B engine, writes David Tinsley.
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CMB hydrogen engine innovations
A European maritime group is accelerating its investment in hydrogen and low carbon technologies as pressure on the shipping industry to cut emissions grows.
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NewsSchottel propels new TSHD for DEME
German propulsion and steering specialist, Schottel, has provided the propulsion for a new trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) built at Royal IHC’s Chinese partner yard COSCO Guangdong Shipyard.
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NewsMAN targets Q3 2019 for Mk10 shop tests
MAN Energy Solutions will perform shop tests in Q3 2019 on Mark 10 versions of its G-type 700mm- and 950mm-bore engines, the G70ME-C10.5 and the G95ME-C10.5, and the S-type 700mm bore S70ME-C10.5.
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NewsIMES DEVELOPS NEW TYPE OF COMBUSTION SENSOR
Germany-headquartered IMES has developed a new very robust cylinder pressure sensor for continuous cylinder pressure measurement on two-stroke and four-stroke gas and dual-fuel engines.
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NewsScandlines installs Norsepower Rotor Sail
Ferry operator Scandlines has signed an agreement with Norsepower Oy to install Norsepower’s Rotor Sail Solution on board a hybrid passenger ferry.
