Propulsion

MAN Energy Solutions has developed a new solution that meets Chinas Stage II-emissions standards based on its small-bore, four-stroke MAN L21/31 engine type. The new regulations, otherwise known as the C2-emissions standard,…

Turin-based powertrain specialist FPT Industrial has expanded its high-speed diesel offering for commercial marine applications, writes David Tinsley.

Schottel has delivered the main propulsion units for a 42 metre ferry to Netherlands-based Holland Shipyards Group.

Norsepower has completed the installation of five tilting Rotor Sails on board a newbuild very large ore carrier (VLOC) chartered by Brazilian mining company, Vale.

Ghent-based engine builder Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) announced that it was the first medium-speed engine builder to receive EU Stage 5 certification after its DZC engines received a certificate.

Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) announced that it has successfully developed a dual-fuel engine control system.

A new high-speed catamaran ferry, Nordlicht II, is due to enter service for German ferry company, AG EMS, in July. Powered by two MAN 16V175D-MM engines, the ferry will be capable of…

Schottel has launched a new electric drive solution, the LE-Drive (Embedded L-Drive), in response to increasing demand for electric drive concepts.

Rolls-Royce announced that it has delivered the first 16-valve version of its mtu Series 8000 high-speed engine. The engines were delivered to Taiwanese shipyard, CSBC Corporation.

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…