Propulsion

Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has confirmed that it has received the first order for its new UEC33LSH-C2 engine. The first reference for the engine will be a coastal bulk carrier under construction…

Nakashima Propeller Co., the privately-held leading propeller manufacturer, has acquired a majority stake in Becker Marine Systems, the Hamburg-based supplier of the Becker Mewis Duct® and the Becker Rudder family.

Servogear is strengthening its management team following record sales during the first quarter of 2021.

An upgraded, more fuel efficient version of one of the smaller designs in its two-stroke portfolio has been unveiled by MAN Energy Solutions, writes David Tinsley.

MAN Energy Solutions’ 20V175D engines are expected to enter service early next year with record-breaking models to follow.

MAN Energy Solutions has demonstrated its latest low-speed dual-fuel engine – a MAN B&W ME-GA type designed for LNG/fuel-oil running – at a ceremony live-streamed from its Copenhagen Research Centre today. The…

Rolls-Royce has obtained US Environmental Protection Agency Tier 4 certification for its Series 4000 M65L 16-cylinder diesel engine with exhaust aftertreatment solution. The technology company confirms the EPA Tier 4 compliant propulsion…

Brunvoll has won a long-term contract for shock-qualified retractable azimuth thrusters from Navantia in Spain. Navantia has ordered the thruster systems for the construction of five F110 frigates for the Spanish Navy.

Brunvoll has been chosen as the supplier of a complete propulsion and manoeuvring system for what is described as the next generation of cable-laying vessels, currently being built for Van Oord at…

Dino Imhof, Head of Turbocharging Solutions, ABB Turbocharging sees scope for further advances in the two-stroke turbocharger segment as dual-fuel demand rises .

More details have emerged of three new low-speed engine variants from MAN Energy Solutions – S50ME-C10.6, S60ME-C10.6 and G80ME-C10.6, reports Paul Gunton.

Winterthur-based engine designer and technology developer WinGD is adding four new versions to its X72DF dual-fuel engine platform.

The upcoming Clean Propulsion Technologies project aims to develop flexible fuel solutions based on Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI), advanced aftertreatment and hybridization technology for fast and medium-speed combustion engines.

Schottel has delivered propulsion units for nine further newly built cargo vessels, designed by Marine Engineering Bureau.

Leading classification society DNV GL has agreed an investment partnership with a UK-based company, Windship Technology, for an innovative zero-emission concept combining wind-assisted propulsion with onboard carbon capture and a highly efficient…

Bureau Veritas (BV) has certified a new-generation 3D printed propeller manufactured by Naval Group.

STX Engine has signed a contract with Daehan Shipbuilding (DHSC) for 3 × MAN 6L23/30H Mk3 GenSets for 1+1 vessels, which marks the first sale of the engine’s Mk3 version.

Shaft generators can save operating costs, reduce emissions and raise a ship’s environmental profile, but they require more thought than ever writes Stevie Knight

Norsepower has successfully installed two 35m Rotor Sails for SEA-CARGO, heralding what is said to be the world’s first tiltable Rotor Sail installation and showing that vessels travelling on height-restricted routes can…

China’s Chengxi Shipyard has delivered the first of twin self-unloading transshipment newbuilds with Azipod propulsion.

Caterpillar Marine is to extend its range of C32 high-speed engines with the launch of the C32B Triple Turbo version. The new engine is rated at 2,433 hp at 2,300 rpm, delivering…

Concordia Damen has selected Veth Propulsion by Twin Disc as the bow thruster supplier for a series of 40 Parsifal LNG tankers.