Shafts and Propellers – Page 5
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NewsWasaline opts for local WE Tech electric hybrid solution
Rauma Marine Construction Oy (RMC) has awarded WE Tech the contract to deliver a hybrid electric propulsion solution. The solution includes propulsion drives, an energy storage system (battery banks and DCDC converters), main propulsion switchboards, shore connection switchgears, an Energy Management System and the Propulsion Control System. The solution will ...
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NewsBecker Mewis Duct celebrates tenth anniversary
As the tenth anniversary of the introduction of Becker Mewis Duct® approaches, Becker Marine Systems is preparing to celebrate the success of its closed duct type product.
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NewsSCHOTTEL extends high-performance nozzle range
German manufacturer of marine propulsion systems, Schottel, is introducing a new nozzle type SDC 40, a compact design which offers superior free running efficiency, and will lower operating costs compared with existing nozzles.
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NewsRussia’s Zvezda mulls screw propeller tender for LNG vessels
Russian Far East shipyard Zvezda is planning to issue a tender for 6m diameter screw propellers for 15 LNG carriers in the third quarter of 2019, after the original local Russian supplier, Zvezdochka, was included on a list of companies subject to US sanctions.
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NewsClass NK Type Approval for AEGIR-Marine's PRIME stern tube seal assembly
AEGIR-Marine PRIME stern tube seal assembly has received Class NK Type Approval. The brand-independent service provider in The Netherlands began offering its newly certified seal assembly to customers worldwide immediately. The Type Approval complements existing Type Approvals from several other major classification societies.
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Wärtsilä WXJ waterjets gain catamaran reference
The first installation of the Wärtsilä WXJ series of modular waterjets will be carried out on a new 100m long wave-piercing catamaran ferry being built for the Government of Trinidad and Tobago at the Incat shipyard in Tasmania, Australia.
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NewsWärtsilä to upgrade modular waterjet range
Wärtsilä is to overhaul its light weight modular waterjet range, introducing a new axial pump design, which will boost performance by increasing thrust by as much as 3%. The upgraded design also features improved cavitation margins, which will lower noise levels.
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NewsINNOVATIVE PROPELLER TECHNOLOGY TO REDUCE URN
A revolutionary new technology capable of substantially reducing the underwater radiated noise (URN) has been developed by Strathclyde University and Oscar Propulsion, a UK-based innovation and technology transfer company.
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NewsDMC signs first Turkish order
Netherlands-based Damen Marine Components (DMC) has signed its first order with a Turkish shipyard to supply steering equipment for a fishing trawler.
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NewsRussia's USC develops variable-pitch propeller system
A Russian shipyard hopes to promote a variable-pitch propeller system to civilian customers, taking advantage of technology developed for the Russian navy.
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NewsFleet bearing problems solved
Thordon Bearings has completed a range of water-lubricated and grease-free bearing installations to a third salt lugger in the Salinor/Navenor fleet, following the successful retrofitting of bearings to problematic newbuilds.
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NewsHigh efficiency propeller reduces fuel costs
Sharrow Engineering has completed the final phase of testing on its high efficiency propeller, which offers ship operators 9-15% more efficiency than the industry standard and reduces fuel costs.
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SponsoredWärtsilä Sea-Master
To help safeguard equipment, maximise vessel performance and reduce lifecycle costs, Wärtsilä has developed the Wärtsilä Sea-Master system, launched in September 2016.
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NewsHigh-tech tools deliver efficient propulsion design
Investment in cutting edge design tools are helping Teignbridge Propellers in its investigation into efficient propulsion systems as part of a UK-funded project.
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NewsEfficient shaft generator for bulk carriers
WE Tech Solutions has supplied its energy efficient Solution One (Economic Operation Solution) together with direct drive permanent magnet shaft generator to Vulica Shipping’s two 68000dwt self-unloader bulk carriers.
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NewsPropeller inspection and metrology project
A new joint industry project aims to seek out improved methods for propeller inspection and metrology.
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NewsThordon Bearings advocates the green approach
Thordon Bearings has been advocating the use of green technologies to help slash operation costs for shipowners.
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NewsThordon strengthens position in container market
Thordon Bearings is cementing its position in the containership market with another order for its Compac water lubricated propeller shaft bearing concept.
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NewsDNV GL tackles stern tube failures
Class society DNV GL has revised class rules for single shaft bearing installations and introduced two shaft alignment notations in the wake of a reported upsurge in stern tube bearing failures.
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NewsPartners harness waste heat and shaft energy
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Wärtsilä are to jointly market a new energy solution that deploys both waste heat recovery (WHRS) and power take-off/in (PTO/PTI).
