Shafts and Propellers
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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%.
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NewsPropeller coating sea trials begin
Sea trials have begun of a project to explore how effective propeller coatings are at saving energy
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NewsStolt Tankers trialling graphene hull coating on tanker
Stolt Tankers is conducting a long-term trial into the effects of the application of an innovative graphene-based marine coating to the hull of one of its tankers. The hard foul release hull coating was applied to the 30,000dwt Stolt Lotus in early November 2023 during a five-day drydock in China.
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NewsErik Thun opts for digital Dynamic Drive propulsion solution for newbuildings
Erik Thun Group has selected Berg Propulsion’s Dynamic Drive technology to optimise efficiency on board all ten of its latest newbuildings. The Swedish owner confirmed its decision after pilot installations exceeded energy efficiency gain expectations, with the integrated drive solution helping to save 10% of fuel, rising to 20% in some operational conditions.
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NewsWärtsilä launches new solution to revolutionise Shaft Line technology
Wärtsilä has launched a new solution, EvoTube®, which it claims represents a breakthrough in Shaft Line technology for marine propulsion systems.
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NewsWärtsilä To Jointly Promote Sterntube-less Ship Concept
Wärtsilä has announced that together with Thordon Bearings it is forming a Blue Ocean Alliance to develop and promote the sterntube-less ship concept.
