Power & Propulsion

UK driveline coupling specialist NDE Clarke Pitchline has launched a new water jet coupling designed to connect a large range of engines or gearboxes to water jets in a small space envelope.

Details from the latest sea trials of a brand new marine propulsion system that its makers claim can dramatically cut operating costs – while producing more thrust with less noise and vibration…

German coupling manufacturer Vulkan will be showcasing a new shifting clutch combination transmission designed for hybrid tugs at Tugnology in London from 19th to 20th May 2015.

New figures from engine builders Caterpillar demonstrate that spending more on genuine engine parts can save vessel operators money in the long term. Peter Anscombe, Parts and Logistics Manager from Finning UK,…

Propulsion for two new ferries bound for Malta will be provided by engines supplied by Mermaid Marine.

Exmouth based Exe Fishing has chosen Agco Power (Sisu) for its replacement engine.

Fischer Panda has launched its latest variable speed diesel generator aimed at the smaller commercial craft and survey vessels.

Cape Town-based Veecraft Marine believes it will be the first vessel construction and maritime engineering solutions company in South Africa to introduce hybrid-propulsion technology in locally-built commercial craft.

According to Finland- based propulsion specialist, The Switch, permanent magnet (PM) drive train technology for electric propulsion brings a powerful solution to the big diesel dilemma, which combines tougher environmental considerations with…

ABB, the Swiss power and automation technology group, has introduced a new addition, Azipod D, to its line of Azipod electric propulsion offerings. This new product will allow a wider range of…

The Switch, a Finland-based supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet (PM) generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other renewable energy applications, has received another order to deliver two PM shaft…

Suzuki will once again be showcasing its commercial range of four stroke outboard motors at this year’s Seawork International.

Reducing emissions from diesel engines has been on the engine development agenda for many years now. The initiative, with its various levels, or ‘tiers’ was started by in the US by their…

ABB, the power and automation technology group, has announced that the company has won an order to deliver complete electric power plant, electrical propulsion systems and an energy management solution for Estonia-based…

Two new jack-up barges ordered by the National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), based in the United Arab Emirates, will feature fully integrated Wärtsilä power generation and electrical and automation (E&A) solutions.

Rolls-Royce is expanding its global reach having secured new propulsion contracts in Turkey, Qatar and China.

Volvo Penta’s IPS drive system recently celebrated its first decade in production. As well as having a significant impact on the leisure motorcruiser market, this innovative drive system with its pulling propeller…

The German company Neander Shark, which has spent the last three years developing a diesel outboard, has now announced that it will start production and sales in January 2016.

Over the years there have been many debates when comparing the benefits and drawbacks of various marine propulsion systems with numerous alternatives developed and launched.