2-Stroke & 4-Stroke

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Hydrogen-natural gas blends of up to 25% hydrogen by volume have been confirmed to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 10% without significantly impacting engine performance.

28th March 2023

Hydrogen testing on unmodified Wärtsilä 50SG engine confirms performance

28th March 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel) has confirmed the receipt of a landmark order to supply a 92-bore low-speed, dual-fuel engine to run on methanol for a series of newbuildings for COSCO Shipping Lines. 

24th March 2023

WinGD Confirms First Chinese Orders for 92 bore Methanol Dual-Fuel Engine

24th March 2023

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is to supply four mtu naval generator sets for the second of the US navy’s Constellation Class Guided-Missile Frigates.

23rd March 2023

Rolls-Royce wins second US navy mtu genset contract

23rd March 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Wärtsilä is increasing the power output from its highly efficient 31 medium-speed engine, the technology company has announced.

22nd March 2023

Wärtsilä lifts output of 31 engine

22nd March 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery (HHI-EMD) marked the renewal of its licensing agreement with Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) to build UE low-speed engines with a ceremony in mid March.

20th March 2023

HHI-EMD extends J-ENG licence agreement

20th March 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Matson Navigation has exercised an option to convert the main engine aboard the containership Kaimana Hila to a dual-fuel ME-GI unit capable of running on LNG.

16th March 2023

Matson opts for third dual-fuel retrofit

16th March 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Classification society, RINA, has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to MAN Energy Solutions for its methanol-ready MAN L/V 32/44CR engine.

13th March 2023

Methanol-Ready 32/44CR Wins RINA Approval

13th March 2023

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

A new Yamaha service centre has opened on the River Hamble, expanding Yamaha’s offering on the UK’s south coast.

13th March 2023

Yamaha opens new UK south coast office

13th March 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

As the latest phase in the continual refinement of the company’s direct-drive propulsion offering, MAN Energy Solutions has upgraded its ultra long-stroke, 500mm-bore engine. 

13th March 2023

MAN Two-Stroke Revision Produces Efficiency Gain

13th March 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

High-speed engine specialist Isotta Fraschini Motori has formally opened a new Innovation and Development Centre (CIS) at its factory in the south of Italy.

10th March 2023

R&D Commitment By Italian Engine Builder

10th March 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

MAN Energy Solutions has been awarded an order to supply the first G80 dual-fuel engines capable of operating on methanol. 

9th March 2023

MAN confirms first order for methanol dual-fuel G80 engine

9th March 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

After prototype testing in January 2023, ABS has issued the world’s first ABS CyberSafety Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification for the main engine and main propulsion remote control systems (M-800 series) from…

2nd March 2023

First Main Engine Control System CyberSecurity Certification

2nd March 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Wärtsilä has been selected to supply a propulsion package for two amphibious transports under construction at Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada (Asmar) in Chile for the Chilean Navy.

2nd March 2023

Wärtsilä propulsion package for Chilean Navy amphibious transports

2nd March 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Woodward, the engine injection system manufacturer, has announced it is developing a comprehensive new range of injection systems applicable for new and future fuel powered engines including methanol and ammonia.

28th February 2023

Woodward develops new injection systems with eye on new fuels

28th 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

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

Thomas Hansen, head of two-stroke promotion and customer support at MAN Energy Solutions reveals MAN ES plans to soft-launch the Ammonia engine (AEngine) development programme in an exclusive interview with The Motorship.

23rd February 2023

MAN ES AEngine tests scheduled for H1 2023

23rd February 2023

METHANOL

METHANOL

A new project to develop dual-fuel kits for conversion of new and existing diesel engines to methanol operation has been launched. The project is being developed by marine design and engine developer ScandiNAOS AB, Chalmers…

21st February 2023

Swedish methanol conversion project targets smaller engine sizes

21st February 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

MAN Energy Solutions is rolling out an optimisation programme to improve the performance of its dual-fuel, low-pressure ME-GA engine before the first reference for its new two-stroke offering enters service.

20th February 2023

MAN ES Optimises ME-GA Engine Performance

20th February 2023