Propulsion

Maersk Tankers is to conduct a test of wind propulsion technology using Flettner rotors supplied by Norsepower, under a project coordinated by Shell and majority funded by the UK’s Energy Technologies Institute.

The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is partnering Teignbridge Propellers International Limited (TPIL) on a £3m project to develop a High Efficiency Propulsion System (HEPS) for ships.

Schottel has performed CFD analysis and model tests to optimise headbox configuration for a series of multi-purpose vessels for German owner Briese Group.

Hitachi Zosen has received an order for two high-pressure selective catalytic reduction (SCR) units to be used with two-stroke engines on chemical/oil tankers under construction in China.

North American and Caribbean freight company Tropical Shipping has ordered MAN Diesel & Turbo propulsion packages for four 1,100 teu newbuild container vessels.

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is setting its sights on developing 25% lighter propellers by 2018.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Marine Machinery & Engine Co is to transfer its marine diesel engine business to former licensee Kobe Diesel, with a target date of 1 April.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine (MHI-MME) has delivered its electro-hydraulic steering gear to Imabari Shipbuilding.

Doosan Engine has produced more than 100 million bhp of two-stroke engine power after the successful test operation of its latest build, a MAN B&W 11G95ME-C.