Power & Propulsion – Page 56

  • News

    Testing proves diesel biocide effectiveness

    2013-06-11T07:30:00Z

    Recent testing conducted at Edinburgh Napier University has shown to diesel biocide fuel additive Cyrus Eradicate to be effective at eliminating the nastiest micro-organism the US Department of Defence could find.

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    Marine engine range launched

    2013-06-11T07:30:00Z

    Power Train Projects (PTP), part of the Trinity Marinas Group, has recently launched a range of inland marine engines especially designed for such work.

  • Installing the new engines through the side of the hull rather than lowering them in from above and moving them forward saved money and effort
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    Repower rethink keeps veteran tug working

    2013-06-10T07:30:00Z

    When the opportunity arose for Ernie Catherwood to add another tug to his 14 boat fleet at Catherwood Towing, he did the math and took the deal.

  • A Dualis Advanced Series thruster with motor
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    MIT launch Seaworker thrusters at Seawork

    2013-06-10T07:30:00Z

    Marine & Industrial Transmissions (MIT) has launched a new range of AC Electric Thrusters, called the Seaworker, which will be on display at Seawork 2013.

  • The vessel will operate a demanding schedule with a weekly round voyage along the Norwegian coast delivering feed pellets to fish farms
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    First Rolls-Royce Environship delivered

    2013-06-06T14:42:00Z

    LNG as marine fuel has taken another step forward as Eidsvaag AS took delivery of the first vessel of the Rolls-Royce Environship range this month.

  • The symmetry of the Axiom blades results in equal, smooth thrust ahead and astern, reduces slip and gives vessels the ability to maintain a faster average speed
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    New propeller system for workboats

    2013-04-24T07:30:00Z

    Northamptonshire UK based Axiom Water Propellers has released details of its propeller system for small ships and workboats.

  • Kumo Express is well equipped for the shallow, windy working conditions common across the Pacific Northwest
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    Jet powered American oyster harvest boat

    2013-04-16T07:30:00Z

    State of Washington USA based ship builder Penn Cove Shellfish (DBA Everest Marine) has chosen Denver based NAMJet to provide propulsion solutions for its newest oyster harvest vessel, Kumo Express.

  • Hyundai’s new SeasAll L – Series Electronic Unit Injection system delivers 500 PS and 232kg/m of torque
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    New Hyundai SeasAll engine debut at Seawork

    2013-04-16T07:30:00Z

    For Korean company Hyundai SeasAll, the marine division of Hyundai Kia Motor Corporation, innovation and making the most of new technology is a key selling point.

  • News

    PB Asher joins forces with Burgess Marine

    2013-04-15T07:30:00Z

    Fuel injection equipment specialist PB Asher has joined forces with UK independent ship repair company Burgess Marine to offer a complete solution for marine engine overhaul, repair and replacement.

  • The Li-Ion Ultra battery is a completely new design, with every component upgraded and improved
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    Second generation Li-Ion battery launched

    2013-04-15T07:30:00Z

    Netherlands based electrical systems supplier Mastervolt has launched the Lithium Ion ‘Ultra’ battery, the next generation of deep-cycle power storage technology.

  • A specialist frame was designed specifically for the testing
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    360° engine rotation installation developed

    2013-04-15T07:30:00Z

    A specialist project given to an apprentice at Marine & Industrial Transmissions (MIT) in the UK is now coming to completion and highlights a new and exciting step forward for MIT.

  • Greenstream has been designed with four small efficient engines rather than one large engine as in traditional barges
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    Shell launches first 100% LNG powered barge

    2013-04-12T07:30:00Z

    Shell has launched the first 100% LNG powered tank barge at a christening ceremony in the Netherlands, a first for Shell and for the inland marine industry.

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    Dutch explore LNG as short sea fuel

    2013-04-12T07:30:00Z

    A consortium of international maritime companies is investigating the possibilities for LNG as a transport fuel in short sea shipping.

  • A Zodiac Hurricane ZH 733 DJ returns from a successful delivery test run
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    Zodiac hits waterjet century down under

    2013-04-12T07:30:00Z

    Zodiac Milpro (Military and Professional) in Australia has been presented with a plaque to acknowledge its one hundredth purchase of HamiltonJet HJ274 jets.

  • Fischer Panda is addressing the electric propulsion market with a range of electric motors
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    Generator men move on electric propulsion

    2013-04-11T09:05:00Z

    There is growing interest in electric propulsion and hybrid systems for fitting to both sail and power yachts and up until now it has been mainly specialised companies that have been developing this market.

  • The motor could enable the commercial harbour patrol and RIB sectors to choose clean green electric power
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    The most powerful electric outboard

    2013-04-11T09:05:00Z

    The growing interest in electric propulsion for boats is shown by the development of electric outboard motors.

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    Propulsion packages for two new AHTS

    2013-04-11T09:05:00Z

    MAN Diesel & Turbo’s medium-speed propulsion packages have been supplied for two anchor handling tug supply vessels built by Abu Dhabi-based Adyard.

  • Voith roll stabilization and the two VSP will prove advantageous when technicians are transferring to wind turbines
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    First VSP equipped X-BOW under build

    2013-04-11T09:05:00Z

    The Siem Moxie, an infield support vessel (ISV), will be put into operation in spring of 2014 as the first workboat with the Ulstein-designed X-BOW to be fitted with two Voith Schneider Propellers (VSP).

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    Suzuki Joystick Control in development

    2013-04-11T09:05:00Z

    Suzuki Motor Corporation has a new Joystick Control System in development. The announcement was made earlier this month at the 2013 Japan International Boat Show in Yokohama.

  • The engine concept promises a power to weight ratio comparable with high performance petrol engines
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    New diesel engine concept powers up

    2013-04-09T07:30:00Z

    A new concept of diesel engine that could transform the diesel outboard market has received a significant development boost with support from the British Ministry of Defence.