Power & Propulsion
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NewsKotug wins electric pusher tug contract for sand
Kotug has received an order for an electric pusher tug to provide emissions-free transport on inland waterways for sand.
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NewsFlying tourist boat enters final sea trials
New Zealand firm Vessev has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first premium tourist electric hydrofoil.
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NewsSupercapacitors: A real alternative to hybrids
Another option? Stevie Knight has a look at the potential of supercapacitors in providing an alternative to hybrids.
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NewsMarine battery maker leaps $300/kWh hurdle
A marine battery start-up that set up its Chinese factory just over a year ago has managed to make them for the holy grail price of $300/kWh, owner Chris Kruger says.
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NewsDealership signed following meeting at Seawork
Seawork is a prime venue for deals to be signed – and another one has just been announced, with Prior Power Solutions becoming a Kohler generator dealer after a meeting at the event.
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NewsBrunvoll propulsion & autonomy for new ferry
Brunvoll and Torghatten Nord are building a hybrid ferry to enhance capacity and sustainability on a key Norwegian route
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NewsMAN unveils workboat engine at SMM
MAN has started series production of its new 30-litre engine for workboats, which was unveiled at SMM in Hamburg last week.
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NewsElectric hydrofoil ferry begins operations in Berlin
Candela’s electric hydrofoil ferry begins operations in Berlin, offering faster, energy-efficient urban transport with reduced costs and emissions
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News - VideosFirst Great Britain circumnavigation on electric vessel
Eighteen-year-old Harry Besley has become the first person to officially complete almost 3,000 miles circumnavigating Great Britain on an electric RIB.
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NewsTender issued for electric ferries for Scotland
A tender has been issued for the first phase of a small vessel replacement programme in Scotland.
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NewsThe Power of Plenty – Interview with Volvo Penta CEO Anna Müller
Volvo Penta CEO Anna Müller spoke to Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason on the sidelines of a launch event in Gothenburg last week.
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NewsBrabo brings Artemis Technologies boat into fleet
Belgian piloting and mooring specialist Brabo has agreed to add an Artemis Technologies pilot boat to its fleet.
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NewsVard supplies second hybrid OECV for Island Offshore
Vard is to build a second hybrid vessel for Island Offshore to support subsea operations in the offshore wind, and oil and gas sectors
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NewsVolvo Penta launches new IPS and partnership
Volvo Penta last week officially launched its upgraded integrated IPS platform in crew transfer vessel Impresser, the first of two sister vessels to have it installed.
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NewsNew Voith propellers for Hamburg ferries
The first of three hybrid ferries for the Port of Hamburg has been commissioned featuring new five-bladed electric Voith Schneider propellers.
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NewsFour new hybrid ferries for Norway
Norled, the Norwegian ferry operator, will add four hybrid ferries to its fleet with azimuth propulsion thrusters and thruster control systems from Seawork exhibitor Brunvoll.
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NewsFoiling ferries ordered for futuristic desert development
Swedish electric foiling vessel firm Candela has a secured an order for eight ’flying electric ships’ for Saudi Arablia’s futuristic multi-billion-dollar urban project, NEOM.
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NewsIntermarine delivers eco-friendly high-speed ferry
Intermarine has delivered a new eco-friendly high-speed ferry for use in the Bay of Naples
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NewsOrders through the roof after Seawork
Orders worth tens of thousands of pounds have been secured thanks to exhibiting at Seawork this year, engine and drive specialist Prior Power Solutions has said.
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NewsSwedish firm wins deal to supply marine batteries
Echandia has launched itself onto the American market with a contract to supply the battery systems for five battery-electric ferries in San Francisco.
