Power & Propulsion

A new rubber in compression coupling and universal joint assembly for power transmission applications where misalignment is likely to occur has been developed by Renold Hi-Tec Couplings .

The value of exhibiting at Seawork is being proclaimed enthusiastically by H4 Marine Ltd , which made its debut appearance at Seawork 2004 shortly after being appointed as distributor for the quicKutter…

Maritime lubricants supplier Lubmarine has installed a new $2m test engine at its TOTAL Research Centre (CRES) at Solaize, near Lyons in France.

Small ships, boats and yachts present special noise problems due to their small size. Inevitably, crew and accommodation will be located close to noise sources, meaning that noise reducing measures become critical.

Yorkshire UK based Centa Transmissions will make the journey south for Seawork 2005 content at having recently helped amphibious vehicle producer Covelink Marine tocreate their new Roylecraft Amphibious Jet Bus .

A regular quayside exhibitor at Seawork , EP Barrus Ltd is supporting a project to restore the historic sailing vessel Gipsy Moth IV . The Isle of Wight based charity United Kingdom…

Wartsila Corporation has introduced a new family of face type seals specifically for water lubricated stern tubes.

Volvo Penta invoked memories of the 1959 New York Boat Show at the London Boat Show earlier this month, where it unveiled its revolutionary new IPS (Inboard Propulsion System).

As promised, WaterMota Ltd turned up at the London Boat Show earlier this month with two new engines from value for money Korean manufacturer Daewoo . The engines are so popular with…

The first two of ten innovative platform supply vessels have gone to work in the Gulf of Mexico, deploying diesel electric propulsion systems which provide superior performance in the dynamic positioning (DP)…

Scania has responded to customer feedback by extending the power range of its new 12 litre marine engine downwards to a version producing 300hp at 1,800rpm, expanding applicability for workboat installations. The…

Perkins Sabre s new M92B engine is an upgraded, new specification version of their popular M92 .

MAN B&W Diesel A/S has tested and supplied a package consisting of two 8L21/31 and two 6L21/31 gensets which will power an advanced diesel electric research vessel for the State Ministry of…

First deliveries took place recently of a new model in Italian manufacturer Castoldis HC (Hydraulic Clutch) range of water jet drives. The Turbodrive 238 - HC weighs only 110 kg and can…

Coventry UK based Newage Transmissions first production StepDrive unit has been installed in a 25ft Lema Clon motor boat based at Brixham.

Yorkshire UK based flexible coupling manufacturer Centa Transmissions Limited had to overcome a significant gearbox location problem when they were asked to substantially reduce noise and vibration from the transmission of Sea…