Propulsion – Page 37
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NewsWhy permanent magnets trump the norm for in-line shaft generators
Producing electrical power using permanent magnet (PM) technology is the future for slow-speed maritime generator applications and will help to reduce the carbon intensity of ships, says Jussi Puranen, Head of Product Line, Electric Machines, at Yaskawa Environmental Energy/The Switch
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NewsWinGD expands training as LNG-fuelled fleet grows
WinGD has strengthened its training capabilities, expanding its network of training locations and adding new online tools, making it even easier for ship operators to give their crews the skills they need
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NewsWärtsilä shaft generator systems for Capital Gas LNGC newbuildings
Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply shaft power generator systems to provide power take-off from the main engines for two LNG Carrier vessels. The carriers are being built at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in South Korea for Greece-based ship management service provider Capital Gas Ship Management Corp.
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NewsGE Power to provide SeaGreen PTO for Maran Gas LNG carrier
GE Power Conversion will supply a power take off system for an LNG carrier to be built by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). The carrier will be completed in 2023.
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NewsMAN Energy Solutions Signs MoU with Mitsui E&S and Mitsui O.S.K.
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd. (MES-M) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) with regard to the low-speed, ammonia-fuelled main engine that MAN Energy Solutions is currently developing.
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NewsABB to supply turbochargers for first ME-GA engines
ABB has confirmed that it will supply A200-L turbochargers for six of the first MAN Energy Solutions’ low-pressure, low-speed dual-fuel ME-GA engines.
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NewsKM signs Promas deal for two new ferries
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Finnish shipyard Rauma Marine Constructions to deliver propulsion and steering equipment for two new car and passenger ferries.
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NewsMaersk to trial Silverstream airlube system on boxship
Wärtsilä, in cooperation with Silverstream Technologies, is installing Silverstream’s proprietary air lubrication system on a trial basis on a large container vessel owned by A.P. Moller - Maersk.
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NewsMAN DF ENGINES SURPASS 2M OPERATING HOURS
MAN Energy Solutions' portfolio of two-stroke, dual-fuel engines has accumulated 2 million operating hours, running on LNG, methanol, ethane and LPG. The company also confirmed its recently announced sales of engines running on LNG or alternative fuels such as LPG, ethane and methanol had reached 470 engines, with over 185 ...
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NewsRolls-Royce to supply engines for Sanlorenzo
Rolls-Royce is set to become a leading supplier for Sanlorenzo in the next three years, delivering mtu 10V, 12V and 16V 2000 engines for a number of models in the SL line.
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NewsYanmar announces first sale of 220 bore DF genset
Japanese engine maker Yanmar has announced a first sale of a 220mm bore version of its LNG-fuelled EY22ALDF engine platform.
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NewsGreener bearings for European cruises
The number of tourist vessels operating on Europe’s waterways with water lubricated propeller shaft bearings is increasing, reports Thordon Bearings.
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NewsSchottel RudderPropellers for four new tugs
In a milestone project for South America, Brazilian towage group Starnav has contracted Detroit shipyard in Itajaí, Brazil, to equip four newly-built tugs with Schottel RudderPropellers.
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NewsSteerprop azimuth thrusters for new tugs
Uzmar Shipyards in Turkey has chosen Steerprop to deliver six SP 20 WD azimuth propulsion units for a series of three Robert Allan designed RAmparts 2300_UZM tugs.
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NewsWinGD system integration contract for NYK hybrid PCTCs
WinGD has won a contract to integrate hybrid energy systems on four newbuild pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) for Japanese owner NYK Line. The LNG-fuelled PCTCs will be equipped with WinGD 620mm-bore XDF two-stroke engines, combined with shaft generators, DC-links and battery systems.
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NewsINTERSHIP WELLBOAT 'FIRST' TO FEATURE 2-SPEED GEAR
A wellboat newbuilding will be the first vessel of its type to feature a 2-speed reduction gear when it is delivered in 2022.
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NewsWärtsilä upgrades 20DF dual-fuel engine
Wärtsilä has upgraded its popular Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuel engine, now said to be better suited for variable speed applications with mechanical propulsion.
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News300th Azipod for cable-laying vessel
ABB has marked its 300th Azipod installation with a contract to supply an integrated power and propulsion package for an eco-friendly cable-laying and repair vessel.
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NewsWinGD receives first order for integrated hybrid powerpack
The award of a first contract for a WinGD battery-hybrid powerpack represents a next step on the engine designer’s journey into electrification and system integration, Paul Gunton reports
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NewsSchottel to supply propulsion package for Canadian West Coast tugs
Schottel has received an order from Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey for propulsion packages for two LNG-fuelled escort tugs, as well as in three battery-powered harbour tugs, destined for operation along the coast of British Columbia, Canada.
