Propulsion

More than 25 years since its roll-out, the UK-developed VP185 high-speed diesel engine is continuing to attract contracts and wide interest in the marine export market. Much of the work intake at…

Danish maritime service provider VMS Group has established new test facilities for independent testing of all engine types in Europe at the Port of Frederikshavn.

ABB has inked a deal with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. (SWS) to supply a power and propulsion package for China’s first domestically built cruise ship.

Any doubts that times have changed should be resolved by a look at the big commercial hybrids currently shaping up, writes Stevie Knight. And no, for once we are not talking about…

Mitsui (MES) has placed the first orders for MAN Energy Solutions SCR-HP (Selective Catalytic Reduction – High Pressure) product. MES ordered 3 × SCR-HP (cluster 3) units in connection with the building…

Schottel, the German-based propulsion specialist, has developed a new mechanical hybrid solution for thrusters on workboats, improving main engine loading and optimising utilisation during light operation.

Ship operators may not have to sail over the rainbow to reach a cleaner, more efficient future if Wärtsilä’s investments in hybrid propulsion system bear fruit, writes Gavin Lipsith.

WinGD has appointed two new training partners in a bid to provide easier access to high quality training for ship operators and crews.

Schottel has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards to equip the first fully-electric vessels to operate in Canada.

Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd (WinGD) is establishing an engineering centre in Shanghai with China Shipbuilding Power Engineering Institute Co. Ltd (CSPI) in order to increase its technical capacities by 20%.

Two 30m tall Norsepower rotor sails have been installed onboard product tanker vesselMaersk Pelican to target a reduction in fuel cost and associated emissions on typicalglobal shipping routes of 7-10%.

ZF Group has launched a condition monitoring system (CMS) for transmission and thrusters to optimise the operation of ships by monitoring current data from the driveline and the status of core components.

Silverstream Technologies Silverstream System will be installed on 12 new Grimaldi Group hybrid Ro-Ro vessels to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Two 30m tall Norsepower rotor sails have been installed onboard a Maersk Tankers Long Range 2 (LR2) product tanker vessel to targeting a reduction in fuel cost and associated emissions.

Wind propulsion technologies are emerging as one option which can help cut fuel costs significantly, make vessels compliant with existing and impending emission regulations and create energy security and long-term resilience in…

New generation smart engine and IAMCS integrated marine console technologies will be the focus of control and power management specialist, CMR Group’s stand at this year’s SMM exhibition.

Newly designed Rolls-Royce stabilisation systems will allow ice class ships to benefit from greater stability with higher levels of roll reduction.

Diesel power specialist Royston has developed an innovative analysis tool as part of its enginei electronic fuel management system to enable operators to maintain optimum vessel speeds for efficient fuel usage.

Incorrect lubrication is the most frequent and most expensive cause of main engine damage according to a new report from The Swedish Club.