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• Optimised propulsion for Seawork exhibition boat

  Bedfordshire UK based Clements Marine has supplied propellers and stern gear to Alnmaritec’s latest research vessel ‘Falcon Spirit’ which was built for Plymouth University and recently attracted a lot of interest at the Seawork Exhibition in Southampton. 26 Jul 2010

• Propulsion and hull package nets savings for HHA

  This summer has seen the launch of Holyhead Marine’s first ever pilot boat, which the North Wales based yard has built for Harwich Haven Authority (HHA). 26 Jul 2010

• ‘Bute’ ferry benefits from long shaft solution

  Over the last 10 years, power transmissions specialists Centa Transmissions has been a leading innovator in the development of lightweight composite driveshafts. 22 Jul 2010

• Filtration impoves engine efficiency to cut costs

  In an increasingly competitive global market, vessel owners and managers are under growing pressure both to protect operating margins through cost efficiencies and to comply with ever tougher environmental legislation. 21 Jul 2010

• Propulsion solutions from Dubai to Norway

  Seawork exhibitor Clements Marine recently completed a contract to supply the newbuild 22.5m monohull crew and workboat built by Lyme Boats for Inchcape Shipping Services. 21 Jul 2010

• Spanish Sole finds a UK market

  Barcelona based engine manufacturer Sole SA is well recognised in Europe for a range of small, mostly leisure orientated marine diesels but had no presence in the UK before launching a venture with Gloucester based Engines Plus Ltd at Seawork 2010. 21 Jul 2010

• Early delivery for IMO II compliant MaK M 20 C

  With the implementation of IMO II regulations for the marine industry on 1 January 2011, marine engine manufacturers are finalizing strategies and development for modifications on engines to meet the strict requirements. 20 Jul 2010

• Wärtsilä power system for wind turbine installation vessel

  Ship power systems integrator Wärtsilä, has signed a contract with Lamprell plc of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to supply a complete ship power system for a new wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV). 20 Jul 2010

• Water jet development goes with the flow

  New Zealand based water jet manufacturer HamiltonJet has completed assembly of the second model in its new HT series, the HT810. 19 Jul 2010

• SCR technology for Volvo Penta engines

  Volvo Penta, together with specialist company STT Emtec, is introducing an effective solution to reduce NOx emissions from high speed marine diesel engines. 04 Jul 2010

• Cummins repowers the Lord Nelson

  Cummins UK continues to build upon its successful ten year relationship with the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST), a registered charity that owns and operates the only two tall ships in the world designed to enable people of all physical abilities to sail side by side as equals in a demanding environment. 04 Jul 2010

• Old pilot boat gets a new turn of speed

  A number of companies collaborated to get the best out of an old Falmouth pilot boat with a lot of history. A recent refit included a complete renovation of the engine room, electrics, exhaust and steering systems. 01 Jul 2010

• Propeller partnership pursues improved propulsion

  A long term partnership between a propeller manufacturer and a leading university is bringing science to bear on the interaction between hull design, propellers and other hull appendages. 25 Jun 2010

• Repowered dive boat a breath of fresh air

  Appropriately named Divers Down, believed to be the UK’s oldest dive school and one of the south coast’s most respected dive charter and escorted dive operators, has repowered one of its boats. 21 Jun 2010

• Wärtsilä announces end of Dutch production this year

  Finnish marine power systems manufacturer Wärtsilä announced on Tuesday that it will start the execution of restructuring measures in the Netherlands following positive advice from the works council and approval of a social plan. 10 Jun 2010