Latest Propulsion News – Page 57
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NewsGerman coaster in prototype Eco-Flettner project
A new rotor sail propulsion system prototype is being installed on general cargo ship ''Fehn Pollux'' in north Germany, reports Germany correspondent Tom Todd
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NewsSolvang order marks milestone for Kongsberg engine control
Kongsberg is to install its AutoChief engine control and safety system on a new liquefied ethane gas (LEG) carrier being built for Norwegian tanker company Solvang at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
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NewsThe Switch gears up for offshore hybrid opportunity
The Switch has completed the factory acceptance test for a critical component of its DC Hub system, which has been ordered by an undisclosed ship owner to optimise hybrid propulsion on an ‘advanced offshore vessel’.
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NewsAdapting to evolving engine demands
As emissions regulations drive a transformation in the technical demands of the shipping industry, WinGD is mapping its view of future engine design. Dominik Schneiter, vice president, research and development, outlines the company’s priorities
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NewsFirst Veth Integrated L drive delivered to Damen fish farm service vessel
Veth has delivered its first Integrated L-drive to Damen Shipyards’ Volt Processor fish farm service vessel following successful sea trials.
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NewsMAN G-type engines for MSC newbuilds
MAN Diesel & Turbo has won an order from Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to equip 11 ultra large containerships with G-type two-stroke engines and auxiliary engines.
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NewsFirst Rotor Sail 'Viking Grace' trip
Viking Line’s M/S ''Viking Grace'' has become the first passenger vessel to operate with a Norsepower Oy Rotor Sail to harness wind power for propulsion.
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NewsFirst MTU Series 4000 rolls off production line
MTU Yuchai Power, a joint venture set up between Rolls-Royce Power Systems and the Chinese diesel engine manufacturer Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company, has produced it first MTU Series 4000 engine.
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NewsWind power to aid shipping emissions reduction
Wind power is ready to play its part to help shipping meet Paris-aligned greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets set by the IMO.
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NewsMaK power by the hour agreement for Van Oord
Van Oord has signed up to its first extensive Bolier service contract for all MaK medium-speed-diesel engines aboard the Subsea Rock Installation vessel ''Bravenes''.
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NewsTier III compliance for MTU Series 4000
MTU’s high-speed engine Series 4000 with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) has successfully completed tests certifying compliance with IMO’s Tier III NOx limits.
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NewsNew test engine facility for MAN
A new test engine facility to be developed jointly by MAN Diesel & Turbo and licensee Hyundai Heavy Industries will support the development of MAN engine technology.
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NewsPropeller inspection and metrology project
A new joint industry project aims to seek out improved methods for propeller inspection and metrology.
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NewsPassenger ferry first for Cummins QSK95 propulsion
Azam Marine has chosen two Cummins QSK95 propulsion engines to provide main propulsion power for its next passenger ferry Kilimanjaro VII, the first QSK95 powered passenger ferry in the world.
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NewsBrunvoll propulsion for new Norwegian longliners
Brunvoll has signed contracts for system deliveries of propulsion manoeuvring and control systems for four newbuild longliners bound for Norway.
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NewsRolls-Royce secures supply deal with Sanmar
Rolls-Royce has secured an extensive propulsion and deck equipment supply order from Sanmar Shipyards for tugboats based on Robert Allan exclusive designs.
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NewsThordon Bearings advocates the green approach
Thordon Bearings has been advocating the use of green technologies to help slash operation costs for shipowners.
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NewsABB wins polar newbuild total solution order
ABB will provide power, automation, propulsion and digital technology including two Azipod DO propulsion units for a new polar exploration vessel.
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NewsStena begins first battery-powered ferry project
The first zero-emissions Stena Line ferry powered by batteries could begin operation this year with batteries supplied by Callenberg Technology Group.
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NewsSound analysis tool to prevent machinery failure
NYK and MTI Co Ltd have jointly developed a diagnostic tool that records and analyses the operational sounds of a vessel’s engine plant to help prevent machinery failure.
