Power & Propulsion

A Dutch naval architecture company has been evaluating the potential of biomethanol as fuel for a carbon-neutral ferry.

One electric propulsion solution is being celebrated for 30 years of service in aiding efficiency, sustainability and reliability.

With over 350 delegates registered already with six weeks still to go, The Commercial Marine Network’s fourth decarbonisation webinar, sponsored by Castoldi, is gathering considerable momentum.

Italian company DeepSpeed which has developed an innovative concept of electric pod drive is now changing its focus towards larger versions after a successful fund raising drive.

Rolls-Royce has received EPA Tier 4 certification for its MTU propulsion systems based on its Series 4000 M65L 16-cylinder diesel engines.

A global classification society is helping lead the charge towards decarbonisation with its recent publication of new rules for wind propulsion systems.

Plymouth based Voyager Boatyard will receive funding to design and build an electric ferry that will operate on the commuter route between Plymouth and South East Cornwall, UK.

Norwegian company TECO2030 has developed a 400kW fuel cell that is currently undergoing type-approval for marine applications.

Norwegian company Yara Marine Technologies has agreed to give financial and other support to Phinergy Marine, a company that has developed container housed aluminium air battery systems.

Following the successful launch of the C32B version of the long established C32 marine diesel, Caterpillar has now introduced a further upgrade of this engine.

A new research and innovation project aims to cut the cost of today’s marine battery electric drivetrains in half and relieve ship owners of the burden of capital expense.

Emissions are minimised on a new exploration, research and media vessel, thanks to its IMO Tier III compliant exhaust system.

The Wärtsilä Hybrid Upgrade solution, has been selected for retrofitting two offshore construction vessels owned by Norwegian operator Østensjø Rederi.

Antifouling systems company, Sonihull, has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Maritime to be the latter’s sole-supplier of ultrasonic antifouling systems.

Ecomotus has unveiled the Eco Pro, a standalone catalytic hydrogen system designed to reduce emissions and work in harmony with existing combustion engines.

Propulsion package deals have been announced for nine new pilot boats to be built by Goodchild Marine Services for ABP Ports.

Servogear’s Ecoflow Propulsor system has been delivered to an EU-funded emission-free fast ferry project.

A plan to exploit the benefits of using lithium sulphur batteries instead of the normal lithium ion batteries in a marine application is being developed by British company Oxis Energy.

A Swedish company called Dolprop Industries has developed propulsion technology for small vessels that is based on the way that the tail flukes of whales and dolphins work.