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NewsCaterpillar powering Edda Wind newbuilds
Caterpillar Marine has confirmed that it will provide power solutions packages for four new commissioning service operation vessels (CSOV) and two new service operation vessels (SOV) under construction at two shipyards in northern Spain.
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NewsRolls-Royce uses Big Data to extend TBO intervals of mtu Series 4000 engines
Rolls-Royce has announced that it is introducing significantly extended engine running times of up to 96,000 hours between overhauls (TBO) for the latest generation of its mtu Series 4000 engines for commercial marine.
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NewsOceanbird wind propulsion JV company finalised
On 22 November, Alfa Laval and Wallenius finalized the 50/50 joint venture that will take Oceanbird wind power solutions from cutting-edge marine concept to commercial reality. Source: Oceanbird Oceanbird will take wind power solutions from a cutting-edge marine concept to commercial reality
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NewsMAN ES To Bring Methanol Solutions For Four-Stroke Engines To Market By 2024
MAN Energy Solutions has announced plans to bring a dual-fuel, medium-speed engine capable of running on methanol to the market by 2024, with a dual-fuel hydrogen engine for the stationary market expected in 2023. The introduction of medium-speed dual-fuel engines capable of operating on ammonia would follow the emergence of ...
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WinGD lowers methane slip below 1g/kWh in multi-turbo test
During The Motorship’s recent Propulsion and Future Fuels conference in Copenhagen, Dominik Schneiter, VP of Research and Development at engine designer WinGD, announced that the company had made a significant advance in reducing methane slip.
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NewsSiemens Energy wins hybrid propulsion deal for NOAA research ships
Siemens Energy has won a contract with Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors to supply power, propulsion and battery storage technology for two research vessels.
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NewsRolls-Royce to cooperate with Chinese yard on high-speed workboat development
Zhenjiang Shipyard has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Rolls-Royce to jointly expand their commercial marine business in tug and workboats powered by high-speed engines.
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NewsBAE Systems launches new hybrid propulsion system
BAE Systems has launched its next-generation power and propulsion system for the marine market, a flexible solution to help operators both increase propulsion power and reach zero emissions by improving electrical efficiency and vessel range.
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NewsAlfa Laval to distribute ORC solution in marine market
Alfa Laval has signed a cooperation agreement with Orcan Energy to market and distribute energy efficiency solutions based on Orcan’s Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology in the marine market
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NewsKM brings Norsepower Rotor Sails on board
Kongsberg Maritime has added Norsepower’s Rotor Sail wind propulsion to its integrated power and propulsion systems.
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NewsWuhu wins Finnish dual-fuel multipurpose vessel series order
Chinese shipbuilder Wuhu Shipyard has won a contract for the construction of a series of multipurpose vessels for a Finnish customer, emphasising its position in niche trades.
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NewsWinGD sets development timeframe for methanol and ammonia engines
Swiss engine designer WinGD has announced that its engines will be able to run on methanol and ammonia from 2024 and 2025 respectively.
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NewsYangzijang orders ME-GI engines for Seaspan 7,000-teu series
Ten container ship newbuildings ordered by Seaspan will be powered by MAN B&W G80ME-GI Mk10.5 main engines, the engine designer confirmed on Tuesday 23 November. The order for the series of 7,000+-teu container vessels from Yangzijang Shipbuilding Group was announced by the liner-shipping company in July 2021. Source: ...
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NewsWärtsilä to launch 2-stroke conversion solution in Q1 2022
Wärtsilä has confirmed that it plans to launch a commercial Two-Stroke Future Fuels Conversion solution in Q1 2022. The solution will draw on the technology company’s patented engine combustion technology platform to enable the fast and cost-effective conversion of two-stroke main engines to operate on clean-burning future fuels.
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NewsDNV AiP for BARTech wind propulsion technology
BAR Technologies has been awarded an approval in principle from DNV for its wind propulsion technology.
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NewsABB expects PM shaft generators on Himalaya Shipping series to achieve 4% fuel savings
ABB is to provide innovative permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators for 12 of Newcastlemax bulkers ordered by Himalaya Shipping. The Bermuda-based shipowner will take delivery of the series of 210,000 dwt ships from New Times Shipbuilding in Jiangsu, China, starting from 2023.
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NewsWärtsilä Eyes End-2023 For Ammonia Retrofit Trial
A partnership that extends back to 2003 with Eidesvik Off shore’s adoption of LNG is being extended again as the company embarks on a retrofi t project to test Wärtsilä’s ammonia engine technology
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NewsEcoPellers selected for hybrid-electric ferry order
Schottel has received an order to supply two EcoPellers for installation in a 100m long hybrid-electric ferry, Altera. The LMG-Marin designed Ro-Pax ferry is under construction at Crist shipyard in Poland, and will be operated by state-owned Finnish ferry operator FinFerries.
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NewsHyProp ECO propulsion solution for chemical tanker newbuildings
Dingheng shipyard, the subsidiary of China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (CMJL), has ordered an integrated HyProp ECO propulsion package for four new Finnish/Swedish 1A ice class chemical tankers for Hamburg-based tanker operator, John T. Essberger.
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NewsMEPC 77 decision set to boost interest in wind-assist solutions, conference hears
A final decision on the emissions reduction factor for wind-assisted propulsion systems at MEPC 77 is expected to lead to a surge of interest for such solutions, delegates at the 2021 Motorship and Propulsion & Future Fuels conference heard.
