Power & Propulsion – Page 54

  • News

    CMC and MIT in strategic partnership

    2014-01-06T07:30:00Z

    Italy’s CMC Marine has confirmed an official partnership with UK based company Marine & Industrial Transmissions Ltd (MIT), which will be responsible for the retrofit market and technical assistance in Northern Europe.

  • A rapid repower option saves vessel operators money by minimizing down-time
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    Quickline speeds the repower perocess

    2014-01-03T15:37:00Z

    After manufacturing its first test engine recently, Volvo Penta’s new Quickline production line is set to help Marine Commercial reduce lead times and address end users’ catastrophic breakdowns more quickly than ever.

  • A fuel consumption reduction of 8% was verified with Wärtsilä's  two speed gearbox during sea trials
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    Wärtsilä launches two speed gearbox

    2014-01-03T15:06:00Z

    Wärtsilä has launched its new two speed marine gearbox offering notable economic and environmental benefits.

  • The new diesel is available now but the new pod drive will not be on the market until early 2015
    News

    Cat to launch new engine/drive combo

    2014-01-03T14:27:00Z

    Caterpillar Marine has developed a new pod drive unit that has been designed to match with its latest C8.7 diesel engine.

  • News

    Torqeedo extends electric propulsion range

    2014-01-03T14:08:00Z

    German company Torqueedo, which caused a stir last year when introducing its 80 hp electric outboard motor, has now expanded its range.

  • The Floating Cinema Luton to London Film Premiere, Springfield Hackney. Photo: Hydar Dewachi courtesy UP Projects
    News

    Hybrid power for London’s floating cinema

    2013-10-17T07:30:00Z

    If you visit Limehouse Basin in London after dark you might well find yourself smiling at a boat lit up like a Christmas tree.

  • The WST-14 is intended for tugs up to 45 tonnes bollard pull
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    Wärtsilä introducing new range of thrusters

    2013-10-15T07:30:00Z

    Wärtsilä is introducing a new series of both steerable and transverse thrusters that will further develop the current portfolio.

  • Scania’s new D19M marine engine
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    New nine litre workboat range from Scania

    2013-10-04T07:30:00Z

    Scania has extended its marine engine range with the introduction of an all new nine litre power unit.

  • News

    Propulsion package for Russian rescue ships

    2013-10-02T07:30:00Z

    Switzerland based power and automation technology group ABB has won an order worth some $25m to supply its marine propulsion system, Azipod, and complete electric power plants for two new rescue and salvage icebreakers that are under construction at Nordic Yards GmbH in Germany.

  • The propulsion package includes Wärtsilä 32 main engines, Wärtsilä controllable pitch propellers, gearboxes, shaft generators and Wärtsilä Lipstronic 7000 propulsion control systems
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    China chooses Wärtsilä propulsion package

    2013-10-02T07:30:00Z

    Finland headquartered Wärtsilä has been contracted by the People''s Republic of China''s Communications Import & Export Corporation to supply the main propulsion system for four new ocean rescue vessels.

  • The new generation Schottel NAV
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    New generation Navigator launch at Europort

    2013-10-02T07:30:00Z

    Germany based propulsion specialist Schottel is due to launch a new generation of Navigators with the NAV 200 at the end of this year and a propulsion unit of this type will be on display at Europort.

  • The fireboats will be equipped with two Voith Schneider Propellers VSP 26GII/165 AE45 each
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    Voith propulsion for powerful fireboats

    2013-10-02T07:30:00Z

    Voith will provide Voith Schneider Propellers and turbo couplings for two fireboats designed by Robert Allan Ltd for the Port of Long Beach, USA.

  • The newbuilds are fitted with Cummins QSK60M-MCRS IMO Tier II main engines. Photo: Scott and English
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    Irish operator powers up with Cummins

    2013-10-01T07:30:00Z

    Ireland based marine services company Mainport is having two new seismic support vessels built at the Shin Yang Shipyard in Miri, Sarawak.

  • On the dash board are switches that not only allow switching from auto to manual control but which also allow the operator to compensate for rough and smooth seas and for when the boat may be in heavy or light condition
    News

    Taming the surface drive

    2013-09-30T07:30:00Z

    Surface drive propulsion is wonderfully efficient when high speed is required.

  • The collaboration has resulted in a combination of stainless steel risers with insulated jackets and supports
    News

    Trans-Atlantic custom exhaust collaboration

    2013-09-30T07:30:00Z

    Custom exhaust systems designed, engineered and manufactured by Somerset U based Manuflex Ltd in partnership with Centek Industries of Georgia USA are providing sound attenuation aboard two fast pilot launches.

  • HMS Biter is the first of the Royal Navy’s Archer Class to be re-powered
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    Archer Class benefits from re-power programme

    2013-09-26T15:56:00Z

    ZF gearboxes and controls are specified alongside CAT engines in a re-power programme for the British Royal Navy''s Archer Class P2000 patrol vessels.

  • The first result of the collaboration will be a 90m LNG inland waterway tanker
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    Veka and Deen Shipping LNG joint venture

    2013-09-26T15:56:00Z

    Two leading players in the Dutch inland shipping market have joined forces to develop the small scale LNG shipping market.

  • The vessel carries a Category 2 Code of Practice Licence, enabling it to be used as a workboat out of season
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    Yarmouth Rose launched and in service

    2013-07-19T07:30:00Z

    The latest Needles Pleasure Cruises craft has been launched and is now in service, powered by Doosan engines supplied by WaterMota.

  • The latest four cylinder engine to be launched by Mermaid Marine is the J-444TCAE
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    Mermaid launches latest JCB diesel engine

    2013-07-18T07:30:00Z

    Clean emissions are at the forefront of JCB’s range of diesel engines, marinised for marine use by Mermaid Marine.

  • News

    Volvo Penta test boat at Seawork

    2013-07-12T12:03:00Z

    Volvo Penta is bringing one of its test boats down to the English Channel to show dealers, customers, press and other interested the benefits of the Volvo Penta IPS high performance pod system, with a stopover at Seawork.