Power & Propulsion

Yanmar Benelux has showcased its full range of commercial marine propulsion and auxiliary engines at Europort 2015. The range contains LDC (Light Duty Commercial), CHS (Commercial High Speed) and medium-speed propulsion and…

As part of its increasing specialised portfolio of propulsion systems German diesel engine manufacturer MTU is now offering complete system integration for its E-Drive solutions. Aimed mainly at the patrol boat, workboat…

With the Prop.act clutch system, German marine transmission specialist Ortlinghaus has launched a system on the market that it claims offers new deployment opportunities, particularly in the main drive train of harbour…

The hybrid car market has taken off, so why not workboats? It’s not down to lack of interest Dennis Doerffel of UK-based REAP Systems told MJ; instead the issue centres on the…

The latest fast ferry from Norway’s Brødrene Aa has been delivered to its new owners, Boreal Transport Nord, after extensive sea trials.

Finnish propulsion giant Wärtsilä has introduced the latest addition to its thruster product portfolio, the Wärtsilä WST-14 steerable thruster, using azimuthing propeller technology. It is aimed primarily at inland waterway cargo vessel…

Nanni is a company which started life based in Italy but which now has its main base located in France but with facilities in several European countries so it now promotes itself…

Caterpillar has added to its range of marine diesel engines with a new unit that is available with a power output of up to 641 hp. A unique feature of this engine…

The latest developments from the French engine manufacturer Baudouin are two diesels that are based on the same engine technology. This company has introduced a six cylinder and a twelve cylinder diesel…

The French Caterpillar distributor Eneria has worked with the Italian transmission specialist Transfluid and gearbox manufacturer Twin Disc to develop a marine hybrid system suitable for a range of Caterpillar diesels. The…

German diesel engine giant MAN has released a short introductory guide to some of the very specific propulsion demands that wind farm supply vessels place upon their engines.

The latest addition to Scania’s engine range for marine applications is now using the Swedish company’s XPI high pressure direct fuel-injection technology. The new V8 engine is now the most powerful engine…

Marking its return to the diesel outboard market, engineering company Yanmar Marine International has agreed exclusive distribution rights with German outboard manufacturer Neander Shark.

Norwegian fishing company Øra AS has signed a deal with local shipbuilder Selfa Arctic AS to acquire the first Selfa Elmax 1099, which will be named ‘Karoline’. The boat will be tested…

The recent increase in offshore wind activities off the northern Dutch coast has led Ubels Offshore to expand its fleet with a fifth vessel. Operating from the port of Eemshaven, Henk Ubels…

In 2015 two significant developments are going to make many operators, owners and builders of professional vessels consider hybrid marine power. Firstly the new emissions laws in ports and secondly there is…

The first international ‘Hybrid Marine Power & Propulsion Conference’ is being held at the RNLI Lifeboat College, Poole UK from 6 to 8 October 2015.