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GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The slightest deviation in the machining, polishing, and finishing of ships’ propeller blades could result in underwater radiated noise and cavitation, even if defects are within the maximum tolerance allowed by classification…

24th February 2023

Small Propeller Defects Can Result In Increased URN

24th February 2023

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

The European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency is providing EUR15 million for what will be the first-of-a-kind maritime onboard application of liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) and fuel cell technology at…

24th February 2023

CSOV chosen for LOHC-fuel cell propulsion

24th February 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Wärtsilä is working with the European Union and other partners to develop a new system that combines flapping bow foils and engine combustion control technology to reduce fuel consumption.

24th February 2023

Flapping foil and combustion control combo steps closer to commercialisation

24th February 2023

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Paul Gunton recalls his first encounter with wave foils as a deputy editor for The Motorship and explores what happened next

24th February 2023

Foil power’s potential builds on decades of development

24th February 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

Sweden is preparing to order a new generation of icebreakers readied for future adoption of methanol fuel. The Sjofartsverket (Swedish Maritime Administration, SMA) is evaluating potential shipbuilding contractors for the first two…

24th February 2023

Methanol-Ready Baltic Icebreakers

24th February 2023

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Cepsa is to supply green ammonia to ACE Terminal at the Port of Rotterdam for conversion into green hydrogen for use by industries and shipping.

23rd February 2023

Rotterdam green hydrogen import deal

23rd February 2023

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

A German research project is seeking to apply concepts of laser structuring of electrodes to large-format winding cells for the first time and applying them to the sustainable and safe active material lithium…

23rd February 2023

German research project to develop new high-performance marine LFP cells

23rd February 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Engine builder Cummins has announced that it plans to add a new 10-litre engine to its range in 2026.

23rd February 2023

Cummins to introduce X10 version in 2026

23rd February 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Volvo Penta has announced the launch of the D17, a new engine that offers enhanced power density, thanks to the use of dual-stage turbochargers, and reduced fuel consumption within the envelope of…

23rd February 2023

New Volvo Penta D17 engine launched

23rd February 2023

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

GTT, the LNG containment specialist, is expanding its strategic focus to include digitalisation solutions as well as hydrogen solutions, Anouar Kiassi, GTT’s vice president of Digital & Information explains to The Motorship…

23rd February 2023

Digitalisation solutions and hydrogen broaden GTT’s focus areas

23rd February 2023