Latest Propulsion News – Page 60

  • Hitachi Zosen's first sales of a high-pressure SCR unit (shown  in grey) will go to two Chinese built chemical/product tankers
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    Hitachi Zosen receives first SCR order

    2017-02-15T11:48:00Z

    Hitachi Zosen has received an order for two high-pressure selective catalytic reduction (SCR) units to be used with two-stroke engines on chemical/oil tankers under construction in China.

  • The MAN B&W 6S60ME-C8.5 main engine will power four 1,100 teu newbuilds for North American operator Tropical Shipping
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    MAN sees ‘shoots of recovery’ in Tropical order

    2017-02-14T14:52:00Z

    North American and Caribbean freight company Tropical Shipping has ordered MAN Diesel & Turbo propulsion packages for four 1,100 teu newbuild container vessels.

  • HHI’s 5,000th Propeller
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    Hyundai to slash propeller weight by 2018

    2017-02-06T16:01:00Z

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is setting its sights on developing 25% lighter propellers by 2018.

  • Stenersen's hybrid chemical tankers will feature energy storage solutions from WE Tech and Corvus
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    WE Tech and Corvus for Stenersen hybrid tanker

    2017-02-03T11:52:00Z

    Norwegian ship owner Rederiet Stenersen is building what are claimed to be the first tankers to feature hybrid electric propulsion, with WE Tech and Corvus Energy set to deliver the energy storage solution.

  • Steerprop’s new PM motor propulsion
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    Steerprop to launch permanent magnet propulsors

    2017-02-01T08:06:00Z

    Propulsion manufacturer Steerprop has worked with The Switch to develop permanent magnet (PM) technology for its range of large contra-rotating propulsors (CRP).

  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is to sell the UE two-stroke marine engine business to former licensee Kobe Diesel
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    Kobe Diesel acquires MHI marine engine business

    2017-02-01T07:45:00Z

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Marine Machinery & Engine Co is to transfer its marine diesel engine business to former licensee Kobe Diesel, with a target date of 1 April.

  • Mitsubishi electro-hydraulic steering gear
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    MHI steering gear for Imabari ULCCs

    2017-01-30T11:30:00Z

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine (MHI-MME) has delivered its electro-hydraulic steering gear to Imabari Shipbuilding.

  • The 103,000hp MAN B&W 11G95ME-C engine with which Doosan Engine passed the 100 million bhp mark
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    Doosan Engine passes 100 million bhp milestone

    2017-01-27T08:22:00Z

    Doosan Engine has produced more than 100 million bhp of two-stroke engine power after the successful test operation of its latest build, a MAN B&W 11G95ME-C.

  • GE’s Marine Solutions is now supplying electric start systems for its line of aeroderivative marine gas turbines
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    GE launches electric starters for gas turbines

    2017-01-19T12:14:00Z

    GE’s Marine Solutions is now supplying electric start systems for its line of aeroderivative marine gas turbines.

  • The vessels are being built for Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises
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    ABB propulsion for Genting quintet

    2017-01-18T14:18:00Z

    ABB is to supply a complete power, propulsion and automation package for a series of new cruise vessels being built by MV Werften.

  • WinGD's partnership with Propulsion Analytics will produce an advanced engine diagnostics system enabling condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance as well as performance optimisation
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    WinGD partnership to advance engine diagnostics

    2017-01-18T10:58:00Z

    WinGD has signed an agreement with Propulsion Analytics to develop an advanced diagnostics system for application across the engine developer’s range of two-stroke engines.

  • This is the first time that the USCG has ordered MAN 28/33D STC engines
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    MAN power for USCG Offshore Patrol Cutters

    2017-01-17T15:56:00Z

    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has chosen MAN’s 28/33D STC engines as its propulsion of choice for its new Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) programme.

  • The new factory aims to help China's shipping industry move into the age of LNG fuel
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    First vessel contracts for Chinese engine factory

    2017-01-09T12:28:00Z

    CSSC Wärtsilä Engine Co Ltd (CWEC), the joint venture formed between Wärtsilä and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has opened its new Shanghai production facility and announced its first vessel contracts.

  • MHI has built a name for itself with its MET Turbochargers
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    MET turbocharger for WinGD

    2017-01-05T14:33:00Z

    The MET turbocharger has been selected as the first turbocharger for dual-fuel X-DF engines produced by Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd (WinGD).

  • Gearless Azipod propulsion is available for all polar ships from lighter expedition vessels to heavy icebreakers
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    ABB Azipod polar paper

    2016-12-23T11:37:00Z

    With recent forecasts indicating an upward trend in Arctic cruise traffic, ABB has presented a white paper about Azipod propulsions in polar waters.

  • Mols-Linien will have a capacity of 600 people
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    Propulsion deal for Danish passenger ferry

    2016-12-22T16:10:00Z

    Rolls-Royce will provide the main propellers and propulsion control system to a new passenger ferry ordered by Mols-Linien.

  • Wärtsilä's Sea-Master system monitoring the condition of tailshaft equipment
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    Taking strides in shaftline monitoring

    2016-12-22T09:13:00Z

    Advances in wireless sensors and analytics capabilities are driving an increasing focus on tailshaft and shaftline condition. Wärtsilä Seals & Bearings are taking the lead in a burgeoning sector with the most comprehensive monitoring system to reach the market so far.

  • The SCP system used for the vessel ‘Tamgu 21’ convinced the customer to order another
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    Schottel propellers for fisheries research vessel

    2016-12-12T14:32:00Z

    The twelfth fishery research vessel of the South Korean National Institute of Fisheries Science will be fitted with Schottel Controllable Pitch Propellers (SCP), the second order received for the same operator.

  • A lighter construction and cast housing contribute to better hydrodynamic performance for Steerprop's new generation propulsors
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    Steerprop launches upgraded ducted azimuth propulsors

    2016-12-12T10:35:00Z

    Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop has launched a new generation of ducted azimuth propulsors with an upgraded design and higher technical performance.

  • Newly retrofitted radial MAN TCR20 turbocharger
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    MAN turbocharger refit

    2016-12-09T12:51:00Z

    MAN Diesel and Turbo has recently completed a turbocharger refit within five weeks from the first enquiry to turbocharger commissioning.