Power & Propulsion – Page 47
-
NewsNew Hyundai diesel
Korean engine manufacturer Hyundai has added a new diesel engine to its R-Series range of small high speed diesels which is particularly suited to applications in RIBs and smaller patrol and work boats. Rated at 200 hp in its light duty form this engine is based on a 4 cylinder ...
-
NewsUpgraded Yanmar diesel
Yanmar''s 6LY diesel engine is one of the most popular engines in the Japanese-headquartered company’s comprehensive range. It has become the engine of choice for larger RIBs and for a wide variety of patrol and workboats.
-
NewsJapanese quality on show
Yanmar Benelux has showcased its full range of commercial marine propulsion and auxiliary engines at Europort 2015. The range contains LDC (Light Duty Commercial), CHS (Commercial High Speed) and medium-speed propulsion and auxiliary engines, referred to as Large Engines (LE).
-
NewsMTU hybrid propulsion
As part of its increasing specialised portfolio of propulsion systems German diesel engine manufacturer MTU is now offering complete system integration for its E-Drive solutions. Aimed mainly at the patrol boat, workboat and superyacht markets, MTU claims that its hybrid propulsion systems give greater cost-effectiveness and comfort as lower fuel ...
-
News
Mercury 6.7 diesel
Global powertrain innovator FPT Industrial has entered an agreement with US marine propulsion supplier Mercury Marine to make the FPT 6.7-litre mechanical fuel injection NEF engine available for sale in global markets.
-
NewsPlug and play tug transmission
With the Prop.act clutch system, German marine transmission specialist Ortlinghaus has launched a system on the market that it claims offers new deployment opportunities, particularly in the main drive train of harbour tugs.
-
NewsHybrid ‘cookbook’ for smaller yards
The hybrid car market has taken off, so why not workboats? It’s not down to lack of interest Dennis Doerffel of UK-based REAP Systems told MJ; instead the issue centres on the individuality of the builds. And the builders.
-
NewsFast ferry fitted with Servogear Ecoflow Propulsor system
The latest fast ferry from Norway’s Brødrene Aa has been delivered to its new owners, Boreal Transport Nord, after extensive sea trials.
-
News
Yanmar at Europort
At Europort 2015 Japan-headquartered diesel engine specialist Yanmar will showcase its full range of commercial marine propulsion and auxiliary engines. The range contains LDC (Light Duty Commercial), CHS (Commercial High Speed) and medium-speed propulsion and auxiliary engines, referred to as Large Engines (LE).
-
NewsInland thruster
Finnish propulsion giant Wärtsilä has introduced the latest addition to its thruster product portfolio, the Wärtsilä WST-14 steerable thruster, using azimuthing propeller technology. It is aimed primarily at inland waterway cargo vessel applications.
-
NewsNew Nanni diesels
Nanni is a company which started life based in Italy but which now has its main base located in France but with facilities in several European countries so it now promotes itself as a European company. Nanni specialises in developing marinised versions of established diesel engines and has now added ...
-
NewsNew Cat C8.7 diesel
Caterpillar has added to its range of marine diesel engines with a new unit that is available with a power output of up to 641 hp. A unique feature of this engine is that, according to Caterpillar, it is one of the first to be fitted with an electrically driven ...
-
NewsBaudouin gets bigger
The latest developments from the French engine manufacturer Baudouin are two diesels that are based on the same engine technology. This company has introduced a six cylinder and a twelve cylinder diesel where the larger engine is two blocks of the smaller six cylinder unit.
-
NewsCat hybrid system
The French Caterpillar distributor Eneria has worked with the Italian transmission specialist Transfluid and gearbox manufacturer Twin Disc to develop a marine hybrid system suitable for a range of Caterpillar diesels. The configuration allows a vessel to operate under electric power from 8 kW up to 300 kW and offers ...
-
NewsPropulsion requirements for WSVs
German diesel engine giant MAN has released a short introductory guide to some of the very specific propulsion demands that wind farm supply vessels place upon their engines.
-
NewsMore power and efficiency from Scania
The latest addition to Scania’s engine range for marine applications is now using the Swedish company’s XPI high pressure direct fuel-injection technology. The new V8 engine is now the most powerful engine in the Scania range, boasting up to 1,150 hp.
-
NewsDiesel deal
Marking its return to the diesel outboard market, engineering company Yanmar Marine International has agreed exclusive distribution rights with German outboard manufacturer Neander Shark.
-
NewsWorld’s first electric fishing vessel
Norwegian fishing company Øra AS has signed a deal with local shipbuilder Selfa Arctic AS to acquire the first Selfa Elmax 1099, which will be named ‘Karoline’. The boat will be tested in Tjeldsundet, Norway, in August 2015, according to the information obtained by the Norwegian Trade Council.
-
NewsYanmar diesels for fast crew tender
The recent increase in offshore wind activities off the northern Dutch coast has led Ubels Offshore to expand its fleet with a fifth vessel. Operating from the port of Eemshaven, Henk Ubels Sr is said to be very satisfied with the Yanmar diesel engines, which power the fast aluminium crew ...
-
NewsThe Hour of Power – Hybrid Marine Technology and Green Ports
In 2015 two significant developments are going to make many operators, owners and builders of professional vessels consider hybrid marine power. Firstly the new emissions laws in ports and secondly there is now an incentive for high technology manufacturers to invest in developing highly efficient batteries.
