Power & Propulsion

There’s a growing interest in outboards for workboat applications as their flexibility gains enthusiasts.

Scania introduced a new range of marine propulsion units consisting of engine,transmission and type approved instrumentation at the Seawork exhibition inSouthampton UK last month.

This month sees the launch of Alnmaritec’s latest pilot boat, fitted with a complete propeller and sterngear package from CJR Propulsion.

Scrabster based Boy Alan, a new shellfish catcher built by the Seaway Group in Macduff, Scotland, typifies the latest generation of under-10m, purpose built, static-gear boats.

Electrical specialist Mastervolt has launched a 12 volt Lithium-Ion marine battery, packaging the lightweight cells into the same case as its popular 24 volt sister.

‘Diesel Bug - The Basics’ is a brand new, free booklet available for the first time at Seawork 2011. It provides a simple, no nonsense introduction to the complex issue of microbial…

West Yorkshire UK based Seawork exhibitor Centa Transmissions is supporting this year’s Global Circumnavigation Challenge by British ocean adventurer Alan Priddy.

In a joint initiative with Yanmar Europe B.V., E. P. Barrus Ltd will introduce a new range of Yanmar commercial high speed engines at Seawork 2011.

Clements Marine had a hand in no less than nine propulsion systems of boats on the Seawork pontoon last month, no small achievement for any company.

Seawork visitors will have the opportunity to view the latest engines from Hyundai SeasAll, Doosan and Westerbeke, on display with engine and generator specialist WaterMota at Seawork 2011.

Royston Ltd will be providing two good reasons for visitors to learn about its enginei fuel monitoring system when they are at Seawork.

As 2011 Seawork International 2011 approached, UK based marine exhaust specialist, Halyard announced yet another commercial success story with boat builder South Boat Special Projects.

Marine engine service provider Finning Power Systems will showcase its range of maintenance and service packages available to work boat operators at this year’s Seawork exhibition.

DSM Shipbrokers of Meppel in the Netherlands can now offer a new and extremely economic vessel, specifically developed for very flexible coastal sea/river trading and built by the Dutch Shipyard De Kaap…

Kort Propulsion, which has the agency for Hercules Hatches, reports they are flying out of the door to Seawork exhibitors South Boats, Alnmaritec, and Alicat Workboats.

Alewijnse Marine Systems in the Netherlands is to design and install a new electric propulsion drive using a DC bus system for the main electric installation in three vessels to be built…

The UK’s Premier Marinas group has awarded a major fuel supply contract to regional fuels and lubricants distributor WP Marine.

AB Volvo Penta and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd have decided to set up joint working groups to evaluate the potential for deeper collaboration between the companies.

Devon UK based marine engine and generator specialist WaterMota has signed an agreement with Danish based BUKH enabling it to sell SOLAS approved engines.

MAN Diesel & Turbo has introduced its Liquid ME-GI (Liquid Gas Injection) engine, powered by Liquid Petroleum Gas.