Power & Propulsion

For Korean company Hyundai SeasAll, the marine division of Hyundai Kia Motor Corporation, innovation and making the most of new technology is a key selling point.

Netherlands based electrical systems supplier Mastervolt has launched the Lithium Ion ‘Ultra’ battery, the next generation of deep-cycle power storage technology.

A specialist project given to an apprentice at Marine & Industrial Transmissions (MIT) in the UK is now coming to completion and highlights a new and exciting step forward for MIT.

Zodiac Milpro (Military and Professional) in Australia has been presented with a plaque to acknowledge its one hundredth purchase of HamiltonJet HJ274 jets.

Shell has launched the first 100% LNG powered tank barge at a christening ceremony in the Netherlands, a first for Shell and for the inland marine industry.

There is growing interest in electric propulsion and hybrid systems for fitting to both sail and power yachts and up until now it has been mainly specialised companies that have been developing…

The growing interest in electric propulsion for boats is shown by the development of electric outboard motors.

The Siem Moxie, an infield support vessel (ISV), will be put into operation in spring of 2014 as the first workboat with the Ulstein-designed X-BOW to be fitted with two Voith Schneider…

A new concept of diesel engine that could transform the diesel outboard market has received a significant development boost with support from the British Ministry of Defence.

The EU Hybrid Marine (HyMar) Project won the ‘Ocean Going and Coastal Division Technology Award’ at the Royal Thames Yacht Club’s Mansura Trophy Awards Ceremony in London last week.

Rolls-Royce plc has signed a contract for the delivery of its highly efficient Azipull propulsion and control system for the ferry of the future, a new vessel which will operate on battery…

Korean engine maker Hyundai has introduced a heavy duty diesel engine aimed primarily at the work and fishing boat markets - writes Dag Pike.

Engine, gearbox and generator specialist WaterMota has delivered main engines, generators, propulsion drives and associated equipment for a new 16m tug under construction for the Nigerian Navy in Nigeria’s Naval Shipyard in…

New Zealand based marine propulsion research and development company Contrapel Ltd has released details of its new propulsion system for boats.

MAN Diesel & Turbo has confirmed the first order for its low speed, dual-fuel ME-GI engine.

The MTS Duandra was launched in Benelux as the world’s first semi-hybrid inland waterway tanker built by Shipyard Trico BV.