Shafts and Propellers

Damen Shipyard Group has displayed the world’s first class-approved 3D printed propeller at its headquarters after a collaborative project between RAMLAB, Promarin, Autodesk, Bureau Veritas and Damen.

Technology group Wärtsilä has launched a pre-swirl stator, EnergoFlow, that it claims can offer fuel reductions of up to ten percent, with a payback time of less than two years.

New propulsion system enables independent engine and propeller control

Kobe Steel will be able to build smaller, stronger crankshafts after receiving certification from ClassNK to use greater design margins in the manufacture of crank components.

Van der Velden Marine Systems is this year set to deliver 100m2 full spade ATLANTIC rudders for five of the largest containerships ever ordered by China Cosco Shipping Corporation.