Cummins and Goings of Busy China Yard

01 Jul 2002

Welders and fitters are busy at China's Guangzhou Panyu Lingshan Shipyard where a pair of self-dumping hopper barges are taking shape in a building shed on the shore of the Pearl River. In an adjacent shed a 19m launch for the Hong Kong Immigration Department awaits the installation of a pair of Cummins QSK19 engines with 3:1 ZF gears. The launch, built to Hong Kong Marine Department standards, has a pair of Cummins/Onan gensets and a 15 knot running speed. 

Rolls Royce Debuts Vector Stick at seawork

01 Jul 2002

Rolls Royce chose the occasion of the seawork2002 exhibition in Southampton UK last month to introduce a new control system for small waterjets. 

Hits Surge as Users Share Their Knowledge Online with Diesel-Talk

01 Jul 2002

An online technical discussion forum for people working with diesel engines is largely credited for a 500% increase in 'hits' over the past year from marine diesel engine users and others now accessing Diesel-Talk, within the Glasgow-based website www.DieselEngineTrader. com The website has been up and running for two years but the introduction of Diesel-Talk last year has prompted the surge in site traffic. The site aims to help those within the industry solve their technical problems, whether coolant in the oil, excessive small end wear, erratic idling, overheating or whatever else. 

Ballast Control System Displayed in seawork Exhibition Debut

01 Jul 2002

A new ballast control system which promises to improve stability, increase speed and reduce fuel consumption was displayed for the first time last month at seawork2002. 

Caterpillar Powered Cutter Beats Blocking by Thames Clutter

01 Jul 2002

The Port of London Authority continues its migration to Caterpillar power by specifying a Cat 3056 marine engine for a new 8.5m salvage cutter built by Wickham Marine of Colchester UK as part of the PLA's ongoing vessel replenishment programme. 

Versatile New Shallow Draft Thrusters

01 Jul 2002

Holland's HRP have announced an addition to their range of azimuthing thrusters in the form of the HRP Shallow Draft Thruster. Unlike all other units in the product line, which are based on outboard type 360º steerable propellers, the HRP Shallow Draft Thruster concept is based on an inboard propeller without losing the advantage of having an unlimited 360º steering capability. 

Pioneering Ro-Pax Pod Propulsion System Wins Technology Award

01 Jul 2002

The ferry MV Nils Holgerson, operated by the TT-Line of Hamburg and equipped with Siemens machinery, has won the 'Pioneering Ro-Pax Technology Award', presented by the ShipPax Information Service of Sweden.