Naturally Aspirated Clean Marine Engine

01 Oct 2005

The new naturally aspirated Perkins Sabre M92B is claimed to be the only marine propulsion engine in the world to be certified as complying with Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine (CCNR) Stage Two requirements, which do not come into force until January 2007. The new direct injection four cylinder 4.4 litre engine supersedes the Perkins Sabre M92 and complies with all known European marine environmental legislation until 2011. 

Propulsion Packages for Canal Tug Fleet

01 Oct 2005

British Waterways has awarded a £300,000 contract to Stroud based Beta Marine for 23 new engines and associated hydraulic propulsion systems. 

RingProp Deal

01 Oct 2005

RingProp PLC has selected E P Barrus Ltd to distribute the company's innovative ringed propeller line in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Barrus will employ its substantial technical experience to complement RingProp's own testing programme and help to create a selection guide for boat users in the UK. Barrus will also be responsible for warehousing, distribution and sales. 

Water Seals It at Europort Exhibition

01 Oct 2005

The fusion of the Europort and Rotterdam Maritime exhibitions has inspired Dordrecht based water lubricated stern tube system specialists Maprom Engineering BV to make a move of its own. 

Portuguese Propulsion Package

01 Oct 2005

The Arsenal do Alfeite yard in Portugal has built two 16.1m aluminium patrol boats for that country's navy. Each boat is powered by twin Scania DI12M marine diesels rated 460kW at 2,200 rpm which are direct coupled to UltraJet 376 waterjets.