Power & Propulsion

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

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.

Finland based power solutions provider Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply the gas powered propulsion machinery and corresponding gas storage and handling systems for a new passenger ferry.

An offshore patrol vessel under construction at an Italian shipyard will be equipped for operating under electric power as well as conventional diesel engines.

Among the many new engines on show at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans last month were offerings from John Deere Power Systems (JDPS).

Alluring though they may be in their promise of significant economic gains through reduced running costs, while conferring regulatory and societal benefits in terms of optimised energy consumption and lessened environmental impact,…