Power & Propulsion

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems (CMPS) had a substantial presence at SMM in Hamburg last month, reporting an order book which continues at record levels and presenting integrated solutions for ship propulsion, on…

Rolls-Royce has introduced a new series of waterjets, the Kamewa S3, which draws on experience from the popular SII series but incorporates numerous improvements made possible by advanced design calculation methods and…

ZF Marine presence at SMM 2008 will see the company display a variety of transmissions, controllable pitch propellers and electronic controls on their stand in Hall A3 (stand no. A3.300). Outside, between…

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems (CMPS), which is headquartered in Hamburg, will carry the theme Making Progress Possible through SMM 2008, presenting a range of innovations with its Cat and MaK marine engine…

DF Coulam & Sons have landed a contract to supply two 2,500 hp handed 16 cylinder engines to a client in Nigeria which will replace two damaged engines onboard a tug/service vessel.…

Rolls-Royce waterjets have been selected for six new fast patrol craft that will help the coastguard protect the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.

Cindy and Jon Smith of Southport in Maine USA both have their tug licenses but these days they are mostly shore based, running Interport Towing & Transportation.

Bradford UK based Centa Transmissions launched a number of new and diverse power transmission products at Seawork International 2008 in Southampton last month.

At the end of the opening day of Seawork 2008, Hamilton Jet (UK) were presented with an award from client Tzvika Hendler Ltd for their contribution to the Protector, a remote controlled…

Diesel and gas powered engines and generating manufacturer Lister Petter officially announced the forthcoming marine version of their Omega diesel engine range at the Seawork International 2008 exhibition in Southampton last month.

Marine engine providers Finning will be on hand at Seawork International 2008 to promote the worldwide Caterpillar support network, designed to deliver on board maintenance and emergency repair services both in the…

Halyard, Europe’ s largest designer and manufacturer of specialist marine exhaust systems, will be showcasing two of its newest products on Stand 145 at Seawork International 2008.

Cheltenham UK based water jet propulsion specialist   Ultra Dynamics Ltd will again be displaying their UltraJet range of marine jet drives at Seawork 2008.

Devon UK based marine equipment supplier H4 Marine returns for Seawork International 2008 with two new products to launch, one of which will also feature in the Seawork Innovations Showcase.

The venerable Lister marine engine, which has powered so many inland waterway craft returns to the UK market in versions capable of running on up to 100% bio-diesel fuel (B100) through an…

Lloyd’ s Register CEO Richard Sadler has called on the shipping industry to make preparations for the global drive towards biofuels and argues that if second and third generation technologies are successful…

Claiming to be the highest powered 1,000 rpm engine available, MAN Diesel’ s recently introduced type 28/33D diesel has already been selected for patrol boat applications.

Three workboats operated by Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority in the UK have been repowered with Perkins Sabre engines.

One of the great things about Seawork is that it provides an annual get together for the exhibitors, many of whom will have collaborated from distance on projects throughout the year in…