Shafts & Propellers
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NewsInnovation marks a year of firsts for new propulsion systems
A look at how podded propulsion systems have carved out a niche market for their use
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NewsSchottel powers new CMAL ferries
CMAL’s new electric ferries will use Schottel propulsion to boost reliability, efficiency and sustainable transport
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NewsWärtsilä ferry retrofit boosts efficiency
Wärtsilä’s ferry retrofit has cut fuel use by 22%, boosting efficiency and supporting decarbonisation goals
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NewsPropeller retrofit demand soars
Propeller retrofit demand quadruples as regulations tighten, but success requires careful analysis and integration
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News500th tug marks Robert Allan-SCHOTTEL partnership
Robert Allan and SCHOTTEL celebrate their 500th tug milestone, marking decades of successful marine collaboration
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NewsPM machines for propulsion
A look at how permanent magnets are used in drive trains to power propeller shafts or thrusters.
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NewsSchottel powers new offshore vessels
Wuchang Shipbuilding has chosen Schottel’s advanced propulsion systems for four 100m offshore construction vessels, supporting deep-water operations and renewable energy projects
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NewsABB secures magnet shaft generator deal
ABB has won a deal with SHI to equip 15 LNG carriers with permanent magnet shaft generators, improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions
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NewsKM wins PCTC propulsion upgrade deal
Kongsberg Maritime is to upgrade ten Höegh Autoliners’ PCTCs with its Promas Lite propulsion system to improve efficiency and reduce fuel consumption
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NewsInnovative retrofit boosts ship’s efficiency
A collaboration between Berg Propulsion, CMA CGM, and Reederei Rambow has significantly enhanced a container ship’s efficiency through innovative retrofit
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NewsBrunvoll packages for three shuttle tankers
Brunvoll is to supply main propulsion and manoeuvring packages for three new shuttle tankers
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NewsDNV grants first RoPax Silent(E) notation
A vessel equipped with Wärtsilä controllable pitch propellers has become the first RoPax to be granted DNV’s Silent(E) notation
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NewsRefined boss cap lowers cavitation, boosts efficiency
Driven by a research partnership, the Holy Boss Cap is a hydrodynamic solution that delivers multiple benefi ts for ship owners face increasingly tough regulatory requirements and rising operational costs, writes Dr Batuhan Aktas, CEO of EcoMarine Innovations
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NewsWärtsilä to power flagship Polar Icebreaker
Wärtsilä is to supply six of its efficient Wärtsilä 31 diesel engine for the Canadian Coast Guard’s new flagship Polar Icebreaker
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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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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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NewsDMC rudders for 9,200 ceu PCTCs
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has been contracted to supply rudder systems for four new 9,200 ceu (car equivalent units) pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs).
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NewsSchottel RudderPropellers for six new tugs
Schottel has been awarded a contract from Med Marine’s Ereğli Shipyard for the supply of 12 rudder propellers for six newbuild ASD tugs for Turkish Med Marine Group.
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NewsChemfleet adds three ships to Berg energy efficiency upgrade after verifying 10% fuel savings
Specialised ship manager Chemfleet has confirmed that an in-service Berg Propulsion upgrade to control systems onboard the tanker YM Miranda has yielded fuel savings of around 10%.
