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Shaft generators: Savings, considerations and the business case

Shaft generators can save operating costs, reduce emissions and raise a ship’s environmental profile, but they require more thought than ever writes Stevie Knight

There is a broad range of potential shaft generators configurations, including hybrid and four-stroke main engines. Image: Wärtsilä

Shaft generators can save operating costs, reduce emissions and raise a ship’s environmental profile, but they require more thought than ever writes Stevie Knight

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