Latest Propulsion News – Page 56
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NewsAegir augments reality for seal and thruster servicing
Aegir Marine has launched two augmented reality applications to assist its service engineers and help to train future employees.
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NewsType approval for MAN dual-fuel genset
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s dual-fuel MAN L23/30DF engine has successfully passed its type approval test (TAT) in front of major classification societies at CSSC Marine Power in Zhenjiang.
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NewsVeth thruster contract with Misha Shipping
A contract for delivery of the first Veth Jet bow thruster type 4-K-1300 to Misha Shipping has been signed.
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NewsJ-Eng tests small bore powerhouse
Japan Engine Corp (J-Eng) has completed the shop test of its debut ten-cylinder, 500mm bore engine, destined for a roro vessel under construction for Fujitrans Corporation at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Shimonoseki shipyard.
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NewsMAN Diesel & Turbo acts on decarbonisation
The shipping industry has held its own summit at the UN’s COP 23 climate meeting with the aim of debating a shipping-industry-led agenda and exploiting opportunities presented by decarbonisation.
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NewsTier III NOx certification for MaK M 25 E
Caterpillar’s MaK M 25 E engine platform has received notice of compliance with IMO’s Tier III NOx regulations from class society DNV GL.
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NewsWärtsilä and Finnish universities in engine research project
Wärtsilä has signed a memorandum of understanding with four Finnish universities to collaborate on research into sustainable applications for internal combustion engines.
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NewsRoyal Caribbean in pilot fuel cell installation
Royal Caribbean International is to install the first fuel cell on a cruise ship in preparation for deploying the technology on its forthcoming Icon-class vessels.
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NewsABC electric-hybrid system gains class approval
Bureau Veritas has awarded its first ‘Electric-Hybrid’ notation to Anglo Belgian Corporation’s (ABC) hybrid propulsion concept.
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NewsWärtsilä pre-swirl stator promises improved fuel efficiency
Technology group Wärtsilä has launched a pre-swirl stator, EnergoFlow, that it claims can offer fuel reductions of up to ten percent, with a payback time of less than two years.
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NewsType approval for dual-fuel MAN L51/60DF
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s MAN L51/60DF engine has secured type approval for main-engine and auxiliary engine operation.
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NewsQuiet propulsion package for newbuild research vessel
Wärtsilä will supply a quiet propulsion package to a new Faroese research vessel in order to help it meet the DNV Silent R notation.
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NewsAdvancing engines in challenging times
For Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD), the focus during a slow market has been on developing proven technologies and analytics improvements. Andrew Stump, vice president operations, discusses the company’s recent developments.
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NewsWaterjets to help boost ferry performance
A ferry operator hopes to keep its competitive edge by powering a new high-speed catamaran with waterjets.
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NewsProAnode extends thruster life
The first Schottel Rudderpropeller incorporating the recently developed anti-corrosion ProAnode will be used to extend the life of the thruster.
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NewsNew two-stroke variable compression system developed
The first variable compression ratio (VCR) mechanism for a two-stroke marine engine will unlock fuel efficiencies.
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NewsViking Princess swaps generator for battery
The Norwegian vessel ‘Viking Princess’ has become the first ever offshore supply vessel in which batteries reduce the number of generators aboard the ship, after technology group Wärtsilä completed the installation of a hybrid energy system.
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NewsAzipods ordered for Viking Line cruise ferry newbuild
Viking Line has opted for podded propulsion rather than a conventional shaftline arrangement for its new LNG cruise ferry under construction at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co in China.
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NewsLithium-ion ESS to power PSVs
Corvus Energy will provide lithium-ion-based energy storage systems (ESS) for two platform supply vessels (PSVs) to enable reduced emissions.
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NewsCat C32 diesel propulsion engines to power new windfarm vessel
Finning UK & Ireland has supplied twin Cat C32 diesel propulsion engines to Mainprize Offshore’s new MO4 vessel.
