Power & Propulsion

Seven companies have partnered to establish new ocean shipping infrastructure services through various initiatives to develop, realise, and commercialise zero-emission electric vessels.

Northern Offshore Services’ vessel - The ‘M/V Traveller’ – underwent a major refit and repower and was relaunched during Coronavirus lockdown.

A new concept for electric motors reduces the weight and volume of the motor as well as increasing its efficiency and this will have application in the maritime world writes Dag Pike.

An aerospace company is contributing to emissions reduction efforts in US waterways with its clean energy power and propulsion technology.

An Asia-headquartered high speed vessel designer has struck an equipment deal for its new fast crew boats.

Extending the capacity of batteries is seen as the key to increasing the range and so promoting the viability of electric boats writes Dag Pike.

A German company has developed a new concept of electric motor suitable for marine use that offers more flexibility in the way that it can operate to make electric propulsion safer writes…

The workboat sector should carefully consider the operational profile of a vessel before investing in hybrid and electric solutions to lower emissions, warns a naval architectural consultancy business.

Cox Powertrain’s soon to be launched 300hp diesel outboard is being put through its paces at the company’s UK production facility.

An EU-funded project is supporting the construction of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered push boat in a French city.