Power & Propulsion

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.

A new partner has joined the EU HYDRA research project that aims develop more sustainable lithium-ion ((Li-ion) batteries.

A project assessing the feasibility of using flow batteries in vessels to enable zero-emission marine propulsion and auxiliary power has selected a Houlder-designed harbour ferry for further research into zero-emission potential.

OpenRemote’s open-source Internet of Things (IoT) solution has been selected to develop an intelligent energy management system that is able to forecast power generation, consumption and carbon costs to maximise the use…

OceansLab has announced the launch of hydrogen fuel cell solutions to accelerate maritime decarbonisation through clean-tech spin-off company, Genevos.

Teignbridge Propellers International has equipped a pioneering autonomous ship with a propulsion system that will enable it to safely travel around the world.

A microgrid energy storage system (ESS) has been launched that can add energy storage to virtually any vessel, without the need for complex design and build times, with the highest energy density…