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Ammmonia
Methanol
LNG
BioFuel & Clean Diesel
Nuclear
Using an abundant, if toxic, resource to power the maritime fleet. A mature future fuel already in use - but will it become dominant? LNG is currently the most popular lower carbon fuel, but with bio and e-LNG it could move beyond its current transition fuel status supported by extensive existing infrastructure. Numerous NGOs protested against the IMO earlier this year putting biofuels in its Global Fuel Standard, but the “fuel versus food” debate seems to have been solved by deriving fuels from waste. Technically the cleanest possible fuel source available to the maritime world and one that has the longest history, dating back to the 1950s. Why is it not in common, non-military use? Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More
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The 2025 Conference will take place from 25th - 27th November in Hamburg, Germany and will offer a meeting place to learn, discuss and knowledge-share the latest developments in efficient power and propulsion technology plus alternative low flashpoint and low carbon fuels.
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Geislinger GmbH
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Press ReleasesInnovative coupling solutions to reduce the ships impact on the environment
Innovative coupling solutions to reduce the ships impact on the environment
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Press Releases60 years of Geislinger & 25 years of “Gesilco®“
Geislinger GmbH, located in Salzburg, Austria, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year which coincides with 25 years of experience in manufacturing products made from fibre composites. Sold under the brand-name “Gesilco®” these products underline the innovative spirit of the company.
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NewsVibrations insight
Pure Car & Truck Carrier operator Neptune Lines is hosting shipboard trials of a next-level digital service for Marine Powertrain Condition Analysis.
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NewsNew Geislinger GMS Mk6 adds digital services functionality
Geislinger has launched a new Mark 6 version of its Geislinger Monitoring System, adding remote digital services functionality to the continuous monitoring and measuring system for large marine engines.
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NewsGeislinger launches noise reducing coupling
Geislinger’s new Silenco acoustic coupling is designed to minimise the transfer of the structure-borne sound.
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NewsSMM focuses on the environment
SMM 2010 is scheduled for 7 to 10 September, at the Hamburg Fair site in Germany. The 24th International Shipbuilding Fair is expected by the organisers to exceed the very considerable size of previous events.
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NewsNew damper and coupling
Geislinger of Austria has announced two new products, the Vdamp XT and Genotorq, which will be exhibited at SMM in Hamburg. The two new items are targeted at power generation requirements in the maritime and offshore industry.
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Compensating with Composites
When it comes to selecting a propeller shaft material, composites offer a number of benefits, particularly in faster ships where weight is critical.
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NewsBiggest coupling ever for CRP drive on VLCC
The biggest torsional elastic coupling ever built is currently on its way from Austria to Japan. The coupling, which has an outer diameter of 2.8m, a weight of 36.3t and comprises more than 2,000 individual parts, is for a drive line with contra-rotating propeller on a VLCC that IHI Marine ...
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Fast Ferries
Two of Incat`s latest newbuildings have both recently made record-breaking Atlantic crossings
