Propulsion – Page 10
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NewsSchottel propulsion for Damen tugs
Four new Damen ASD stock tugs are to be equipped with Schottel RudderPropellers type SRP 270
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NewsWind-powered cargo ship sets sail with BIO-UV BWTS
An innovative wind-powered cargo ship has set sail across the Atlantic with a state-of-the-art ballast water treatment system by BIO-UV Group
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NewsInterest in ammonia engines ‘overwhelming’, says MAN
The installation on board a bulk carrier of MAN’s ammonia-fuelled engine is testament to the ‘overwhelming’ interest in this alternative fuel
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NewsCruising goes green with sail-power catamaran
A new sail-powered catamaran can accommodate 200 guests for emissions-free cruising via its four 50 metre foldable sails
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NewsMAN passes dual-fuel engine milestones
MAN Energy Solutions is enjoying success with its dual-fuel engines running on greener fuels such as methanol and biofuel
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NewsNAPA boosts wind propulsion savings
NAPA is to deploy its voyage optimisation software on board two vessels equipped with Norsepower Rotor Sails, helping maximise energy savings
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NewsComposites explored for maritime use
Composite reinforced plastics are both strong and light and can be tailored to a variety of applications
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NewsClassNK issues hull analysis results
ClassNK has issued the results of hull performance analysis by Chugoku Marine Paints following trials on board a tanker
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NewsDamen ship control package for Royal Bodewes
Four newbuild cargo and Ro-Ro vessels will be outfitted by Damen Marine Components
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NewsCMA CGM selects Damen for retrofit campaign
Container liner owner and operator CMA CGM has selected Damen Shipyards Group to install energy efficiency solutions onboard a number of container vessels over the next few years. The agreement marks the first time CMA CGM has selected European yards for the installation of complex energy efficiency modifications.
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NewsBlowdown a new target for methane slip reductions
Engine makers have ongoing work underway to reduce methane slip, including tackling emissions from blowdown.
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NewsBulk carrier life cycle assessment quantifies benefits of energy-saving technologies
The CHEK project’s analysis of the emissions reduction potential that multiple energy saving technologies would have on a Kamsarmax bulk carrier paves the way for decarbonisation solutions and more accurate ESG reporting.
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NewsThe Motor Ship’s first 50 years
The April 1970 issue of The Motor Ship marked 50 years since the magazine’s inception, and our predecessors began by noting that “it is difficult in any review of progress to isolate technical progress from nostalgia.”
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NewsSvitzer Targets Methanol-Fuelled MAN 175DF-M Engine for Tug Application
MAN Energy Solutions and Svitzer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on the development of a methanol-fuelled version of the MAN 175D engine. Designated 175DF-M (Dual Fuel-Methanol), the MoU targets the finalisation of a field-test agreement based on which a dual-fuel engine and plant equipment will be installed on board one of Svitzer’s newbuild tugs.
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NewsMAN ES UPDATES MID-RANGE ENGINES
Upgraded versions of two of its most versatile propulsion engine series have been developed by MAN Energy Solutions. The revisions to the S50 and S60 types entail a number of design and component changes and introduce further dual-fuel options into the company’s two-stroke portfolio.
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NewsEngine makers ready engines for the 4-stroke methanol market
The solutions available for methanol engines and retrofit packages are growing, but there are still financial concerns about their viability.
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NewsLNG-FUELLED PARCEL TANKERS FROM CHINA
Bolstering German-owned chemical tanker capacity, Hamburg-based John T.Essberger has invested in a series of 7,135dwt parcel carriers for the European short-sea trade.
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NewsClassNK classifies first Neopanamax onboard CCS retrofit installation
ClassNK has issued a SCCS-Full class notation to EVER TOP, a Neopanamax container vessel owned by Taiwanese liner operator Evergreen. The notation signifies that the vessel is now equipped with an onboard CO2 capture and storage (CCS) system.
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NewsMAN 51/60DF Engine Passes 10 Million Operational Hours Milestone
MAN Energy Solutions has announced that its MAN 51/60DF engine has passed the milestone of 10 million operational hours. The company states that, since its market entry, the dual-fuel engine has proved extremely popular with 310 engines currently in service – an increase of almost 100 units since 2022.
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NewsRepeat Brunvoll propulsion order for ESVAGT SOV
Brunvoll has been chosen once again as the supplier of a complete propulsion and manoeuvring system for a Service Operations Vessel (SOV) on order for ESVAGT at Cemre Shipyard.
