Jet Propelled at Europort Maritime

01 Oct 2007

Those visiting Europort Maritime 2007 will see that Hamilton waterjets have come a long way since Bill Hamilton designed and built his first axial flow waterjet in New Zealand back in 1956. Since then Hamilton Jet can take credit for over 30,000 installations and produces two Hamilton Jet ranges (the HM and HJ series) that are shipped to its 50 distribution points located all over the world. Hamilton Jet (UK) is responsible for UK and European distribution of Hamilton Jets, training, service and product support and supply of spare parts.  

Hydraulic Power for King Harry Ferry

01 Oct 2007

The ferry crossing saves motorists a 43km round trip but the stretch of water between the Feock and the Roseland Peninsula on the River Fal in Cornwall UK is only 300m wide. There has been a ferry crossing here for a very long time but in 2000 news came that the current ferry was near the end of its useful life and the service would shut. Local people were so concerned that they formed a syndicate and the ferry company was purchased with a view to saving the service.  

JetMaster Extends Access to Joystick Control

01 Oct 2007

Ultra Dynamics, which designs and manufactures UltraJet waterjet propulsion and control systems, has introduced the new JetMaster joystick control system. The new JetMaster Joystick is a budget priced, fully featured control system driven by a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).   

Seawork Debut for Yamaha Commercial Diesel

01 Oct 2007

The first new commercially rated 285hp Yamaha inboard diesel stern drive units, designated the ME432Sti P2, made their debut at the Seawork 2007 exhibition in Southampton this summer. Yamaha Motor (UK) this brought their total available inboard range up to five models and eight variants, including Twin Rotating Propeller (TRP) versions.   

Propulsion Prospers in Russian Building Boom

01 Oct 2007

As NEVA 2007, the 9th International Shipping, Shipbuilding, Ports and Offshore Energy Exhibition kicked off  in St Petersburg, Russia late last month, German propulsion systems specialists Schottel were well placed to talk of local successes on their stand at the show.  

ZF Gears Up In China

01 Oct 2007

Less than one year after signing the joint venture contract was signed in Friedrichshafen last summer, the ZF Nanjing Marine Propulsion company in China has successfully tested its first transmission.  

Diesel Power Drives History Ship

01 Oct 2007

'Amistad' a recreation of a 19th century schooner, visited the Port of London UK last month as part of its “Atlantic Freedom Tour”. A pair of Cat 3304B marine engines supported the vessel while it was navigating the River Thames.  

Danish Repower for Peterhead Trawler

01 Oct 2007

MAN Diesel PrimeServ’s Service Center at Frederikshavn in Denmark successfully completed a major re-engining job aboard the Scottish fishing vessel.  

Acoustic Enclosures for Marine Power at Seawork

01 Oct 2007

Ipswich UK based diesel generator manufacturer and Seawork 2007 exhibitor G&M Power Plant Ltd has designed and built a new sliding door acoustic enclosure which can be specified with sound levels from 70 dB(A) to as low as 60 dB(A) at 1m.  

Outboard Power for Olympics RIBs

01 Oct 2007

Two 21' Sea Rover boats fitted with Suzuki 70hp four stroke outboards have been supplied to Newham Council in East London by International Marine Services (IMS). The boats, used for tours of the Olympic Park before construction started, are now in use at the Watersports Centre at Surrey Docks.