Shafts and Propellers

Class society DNV has introduced a new qualified propeller shaft and bearing condition monitoring notation.

Hapag-Lloyd has launched a comprehensive fleet upgrade program to technically modernise its existing fleet.

Low-speed permanent-magnet (PM) motors driving large propellers will become widespread “once electrification happens in segments that have traditionally been diesel engine driven”, believes Emil Cerdier, Product Director at Berg Propulsion.

Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, Director of Global Ship Systems Center, ABS Athens discussed the benefits of a new sterntube design for a container feeder vessel design at Posidonia 2022.

ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI) for a vessel design with a novel aft layout which eliminates pollution and promotes efficient…

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is to supply a complete propulsion and control system package for what is reportedly destined to become the world’s largest all-electric doubled-ended ferry.

Thordon Bearings has released a new propeller shaft seal with a unique Safe Return to Port (SRTP) design.

A research paper published in the International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering in December 2021 has demonstrated the importance of considering dynamic engine behaviour when designing propulsion systems for 2-stroke…