Power & Propulsion
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NewsINTERVIEW: Stillstrom on the brink of offshore charging roll-out
Stillstrom CEO Kristian Borum Jørgensen talks to Maritime Journal about the two focuses the company has for its offshore charging technology.
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NewsAD Ports Group goes electric with 3 vessels
AD Ports Group has gone electric with three new vessels: a 100% electric foiling pilot boat, and two electric tugs from Damen.
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NewsPioneering zero-emission harbour operations
Noatum Maritime is pioneering zero-emission harbour operations in the UAE with 100% electric tugs and pilot boat
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NewsContract signed for seven electric loch-class ferries
Seven fully electric ferries will be built to serve remote island communities in Scotland.
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NewsRapid vessel charging along the UK’s south coast
The Electric Seaway (TES) project has created a robust network to support the region’s growing fleet of electric vessels
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NewsSecond offshore wind Ro-Ro cargo vessel for Siemens
Two new heavy load Ro-Ro cargo vessels will help boost capacity and strengthen efficiency in marine renewables
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NewsElectric drives could transform small craft inshore work
Electric propulsion, particularly for small commercial craft working in harbour settings, is still a big growth area. Jake Frith took a RIB with a 40kW motor for a spin at Ocean Business, and amid the quietness of the electric propulsion, had a good chat with RAD Propulsion’s Dan Hook.
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NewsSAAM and Caterpillar team up on alternative power
SAAM Towage is partnering with Caterpillar Marine to explore alternative power solutions
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NewsNew electric motors power up Barcelona ferry
The Port of Barcelona’s latest commuter ferry has been equipped with an all-electric propulsion system by German electric drive developer and manufacturer Molabo.
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NewsNew patrol boats complete sea trials
Two new patrol vessels for the Italian Coastguard and German fishing patrol duties have passed sea trials with speeds higher than forecast by the designers.
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NewsABB Dynafin propels ahead with efficiency
MARIN has verified ABB Dynafin propulsion regarding fuel savings and reduced emissions
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NewsNippon’s ammonia tug completes demo voyage
The world’s first commercial ammonia fuelled tugboat, Sakigake, has successfully completed trials in Tokyo
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News - VideosChartwell’s fast ferry triFoiler enters sea trials
The TriFoiler demonstrator – funded by a £1.86m UK Government grant – has entered sea trials
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NewsWorkboat conference discusses hydrogen amid looming penalties
Among the many themes at last week’s Get Set Workboat 2050 Seawork conference in Rotterdam was hydrogen – and with the famous hydrogen water taxis whizzing up and down the Nieuwe Masse literally outside the door, it was an apt topic.
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NewsMAN supplies dual-fuel engines for floating power plants
Augsburg, Germany-based MAN Energy Solutions has been commissioned to deliver 24 dual-fuel engines for power-plant barges.
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NewsSuccessful trials for Sanmar’s latest fully electric tug
Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar is building a tug destined to be the first fully electric one to operate in Latin America, specifically Chile.
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News€42 billion global market will need ‘hundreds’ of SOVs
With more than 850GW of offshore wind capacity predicted to be installed over the next 25 years, the need for support vessels should prompt a major opportunity for vessel builders worldwide.
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NewsFirst of 4 Rolls-Royce-powered customs vessels launched
Germany has launched the first of four ‘state-of-the-art’ customs vessels, each powered by Rolls-Royce’s mtu gas engines.
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NewsBattery-powered vessels' crucial role in decarbonisation
Intelatus Global Partners says battery technology is playing a crucial role in maritime decarbonisation
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NewsVoith’s dual-fuel approach to tugs and towage
Voith Water Tractors (VWTs) can now be powered by LNG or diesel
