Propulsion

A new permanent magnet (PM) azimuth thruster from Rolls-Royce is undergoing sea trials onboard the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s research vessel ‘Gunnerus’. The Motorship was among press on a recent…

Carnival Corp is to adopt Wärtsilä’s asset performance optimisiation solution across its fleet under a new partnership that will allow the power and automation company to test new technologies on the cruise…

The prospect of the oil-free ship is looking much nearer with the entry into service of all-electric ferry Ampere, developed by Siemens, builder Fjellstrand and operator Norled. Bill Thomson reports.

Wärtsilä’s four-stroke 50DF engine has been certified to run on liquid ethane gas (LEG) fuel after a successful testing programme in collaboration with petrochemical and gas shipping company Evergas.

MAN Diesel and Turbo has reached a major milestone after it received award in principle for its SCR system for the entire medium-speed engine portfolio fulfilling IMO Tier III regulations by the…

Finnish companies WE Tech and The Switch are partnering to provide energy saving solutions for large ships based on permanent magnet shaft generators and variable frequency drive technology, says Bill Thomson.

An innovative hull form as well as air lift and air lubrication technologies are being combined in a high-speed container ship project that stakeholders hope will allow them to compete with air…

Farstad Shipping ASA newbuild advanced subsea and construction vessel ‘Far Sleipner’ is not only equipped with Rolls-Royce power, it’s the first vessel equipped with its latest generation dynamic positioning system DP3.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) have enabled three companies to offer significant improvements in propulsion efficiency combined with short payback times, writes Bill Thomson.

Norways Scana Volda AS and Japans Niigata Power Systems Co. Ltd have signed a business agreement to offer a joint Niigata and Scana propulsion package to the market.

MAN Diesel & Turbo demonstrated its methanol-burning ME-LGI engine in front of customers and partners in March.

ABB has unveiled the latest addition to its electric propulsion range, combining its long-established Azipod technology in a unit that the company says offers enhanced reliability, efficiency and serviceability at a competitive…

A new three-year partnership has been formed to explore and develop concept vessels for the future that will help the shipping industry meet climate and environmental objectives.

Power and automation expert, ABB, has won the contract to deliver the complete electric power plant, electrical propulsion systems and energy management solution for Tallink Grupp´s new LNG powered fast ferry.

GE Marine is to provide its propulsion technology for two new cruise liners being built by Fincantieri for MSC Crociere.

Three new wetfish trawlers designed by Nautic for Icelandic fishing company HB Grandi will boast MAN Diesel & Turbo main engines and selective catalytic reduction (SCR), the Danish engine designer reports.

Caterpillar Marine has reached a ‘milestone achievement’ with an order for its new Tier 4 Final C280-16 generator sets – the marine industry’s highest horsepower, Tier 4 solution.

Hyundai Heavy Industries has developed a gas management system that it says can reliquefy 100% of the boil-off gas (BOG) from a LNG membrane containment tank to use as fuel for LNG…