Power & Propulsion

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.

The winners of the second annual Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards have been announced at a ceremony hosted at Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam.

Saft, which describes itself as ‘the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industry’, has won a contract to supply Li-ion battery systems to Imtech Marine, for a Scottish…

A 60 hp unit is the latest diesel outboard engine to arrive on the market. Produced by the Chinese company Runsun this new outboard is part of a range of diesel outboards…

German propulsion company Voith has released further details of it revolutionary Linear Jet system at Seawork 2015.

Caterpillar Propulsion is set to target the tug market with a new range of azimuth thrusters developed, says Caterpillar, to match the highest performance with the most competitive cost.

Suzuki has unveiled its new Multi Function Gauge with its unique 3.5” LCD colour display – claiming it is the first time an outboard manufacturer has offered a gauge with a colour…

At this years Tugnology conference in London, UK, MTU showcased its tug portfolio. On the second day of the event the company launched the the simulation tool which it has developed to…

US outboard motor manufacturer Mercury has developed a diesel outboard that is rated at 175 hp making it one of the most powerful diesel outboards now available.

Seawork 2015 will be used by Mermaid Marine to announce its appointment as UK distributor for Lombardini Marine engines and generators.

‘Ampere’, the world’s first large fully electric vessel, has just received the Seatrade Clean Shipping award for 2015. Owned and operated by Norled and designed and constructed by Fjellstrand, the DNV GL…

Supacat Group companies, Supacat Marine & MDS Marine, have been appointed by Sweden based CIMCO Marine as the UK distributor for a brand new marine propulsion product, the OXE diesel outboard engine.

Finning UK and Ireland is now an authorised service and repair agent for Napier Turbochargers in the UK and Ireland. The service and distribution agreement applies to any MaK or Cat engine…