Power & Propulsion

Schneider Electric’s new ShoreBoX system aims to revolutionise the shore side power market because it is portable and modular and suited to all types of vessel.

The push towards diesel-electric power generation is beginning to gather momentum as bigger cranes and powerful onboard equipment results in workboats, construction and lifting vessels facing a very variable power draw.

Award winning USA based technology company LEHR is continuing its expansion into the European market with the appointment of Hypro Marine as its UK and Eire sole distributor for the latest innovation,…

The latest general purpose harbour tug designed by Macduff Ship Design and built by Macduff Shipyards has been launched, powered by WaterMota supplied engines.

An Italian company has introduced a hydraulic propulsion system that offers great flexibility in the way that it can be operated as well as claimed improved fuel consumption and reduced emissions.

Norwegian propulsion system manufacturer Servogear is seeing an increasing number of wind farm support vessels using its equipment.

This is a shortened version of a white paper by Dr Henry Chen, chief naval architect at navigational information provider Jeppesen.

Turner Engine Powered Services Ltd has been appointment as the new GE Marine Parts and Services Distributor for Norway covering the GE Marine engine family.

A feasibility study around a hybrid powertrain SWATH, commissioned this year by CTruk, has given the company further impetus in its ongoing development of a hybrid electric offshore wind support vessel design.

After manufacturing its first test engine recently, Volvo Penta’s new Quickline production line is set to help Marine Commercial reduce lead times and address end users’ catastrophic breakdowns more quickly than ever.

Wärtsilä has launched its new two speed marine gearbox offering notable economic and environmental benefits.

Caterpillar Marine has developed a new pod drive unit that has been designed to match with its latest C8.7 diesel engine.

If you visit Limehouse Basin in London after dark you might well find yourself smiling at a boat lit up like a Christmas tree.

Wärtsilä is introducing a new series of both steerable and transverse thrusters that will further develop the current portfolio.

Scania has extended its marine engine range with the introduction of an all new nine litre power unit.

Finland headquartered Wärtsilä has been contracted by the Peoples Republic of Chinas Communications Import & Export Corporation to supply the main propulsion system for four new ocean rescue vessels.