Power & Propulsion – Page 43

  • Distributors already have pre production and test models
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    Neander distributors confirmed

    2016-12-20T13:08:00Z

    Yanmar Marine International held the ‘Dtorque 111 kick-off meeting’ in early November in Almere, Netherlands to confirm the distribution network for Neander Shark’s new 50hp diesel outboard.

  • RAMLAB will be able to 3-D print metal objects of 2 x 2 metres
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    3-D metal printing for propellers

    2016-12-20T12:00:00Z

    Recently opened in Rotterdam is a facility that is claimed to be able to produce ships propellers by using 3D metal printing techniques.

  • New agreement signed to seal new collaborative alliance
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    New propulsion systems collaboration

    2016-12-15T12:42:00Z

    A marine propulsion systems collaboration deal has been agreed between Rolls-Royce Power Systems and ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

  • Wärtsilä's EnergoProFin is now available for controllable pitch propellers
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    Energy-saving propeller cap

    2016-12-09T11:20:00Z

    Finland-headquartered marine propulsion giant Wärtsilä, says its EnergoProFin is ‘a state-of-the-art energy saving solution that increases propeller efficiency and creates fuel savings of up to five percent’. The solution is now available for both controllable pitch propellers (CPP) as well as fixed pitch propellers (FPP), yielding the same results in ...

  • Suzuki launches new mechanical binnacle-mount remote control box
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    Suzuki launches new remote control box

    2016-12-09T10:43:00Z

    A new binnacle-mount mechanical remote control box has been launched by Suzuki at the Paris Boat Show.

  • The OXE/ Cheetah Marine test boat which was exhibited at Seawork 2016
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    OXE Diesel receives EPA Tier 3 and IMO Tier 2

    2016-12-09T09:59:00Z

    OXE Diesel has become the first diesel outboard in the 150-400hp class to be fully approved for commercial use at sea in international waters.

  • John Allen, Chief Commercial Officer, Cox Powertrain
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    Cox CXO300 progress report

    2016-11-30T15:24:00Z

    UK diesel engine innovator, Cox Powertrain, is entering the final development stages of its revolutionary new diesel outboard engine and to mark this progress has previewed the model at the International Workboat Show.

  • News

    New chief for MJP

    2016-11-30T14:47:00Z

    Magnus Sörenson has been appointed the new CEO of Marine Jet Power (MJP) and will take up his position on 1 December 2016.

  • News

    Another hybrid ferry for Scandlines

    2016-11-29T11:14:00Z

    Danish ferry operator Scandlines has named its newest hybrid ferry, the ‘M/V Copenhagen’. As part of the company’s ambitious environmental strategy, the new hybrid ferry will join the world’s largest fleet of hybrid ferries.

  • The 6090SFM85 model is available in five different propulsion ratings
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    New Tier 3 lineup from John Deere

    2016-11-28T11:18:00Z

    US manufacturer John Deere Power Systems has announced that it meets U.S. emissions regulations with a complete new lineup of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Marine Tier 3 diesel engines from 74 to 559kW (99 to 750hp).

  • Automotive diesels being marinised at Proteum
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    Proteum expansion

    2016-11-28T10:48:00Z

    UK engine company Proteum has expanded its engine repair and development capabilities by moving into a new facility at Hamble Point Marina near Southampton.

  • Scharhörn - one of two newbuilds getting LNG (Photo WSD)
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    Dual fuel drive for new German specials

    2016-11-25T11:24:00Z

    Two new German multi-purpose emergency response ships planned for operation from 2019 will get dual fuel LNG/Diesel propulsion.

  • News

    Ship efficiency awards 2016 winners

    2016-11-21T16:32:00Z

    The Ship Efficiency Awards 2016 took place in London earlier this month to celebrate organisations and individuals who are committed to driving ship efficiency.

  • Varipower marine generator
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    Varipower hybrid generator system

    2016-11-21T10:48:00Z

    A new generator introduced by UK-based VariPower is designed to bring new levels of efficiency to power generation. This new unit uses a variable speed DC generator which can be combined with a battery pack to produce a full hybrid power generation system.

  • The BBC using a Torqeedo Travel 1003 model
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    When silent propulsion really counts

    2016-11-21T10:30:00Z

    German mass market marine electric propulsion pioneer Torqeedo, has worked with world renowned broadcaster, the BBC to power its Natural History Documentary team in the Amazon, filming pink river dolphins in the water and jaguars from afar.

  • The new CAT C7.1 diesel
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    Caterpillar launches C7.1 marine diesel

    2016-11-21T09:19:00Z

    US-headquartered propulsion giant Caterpillar has added a new diesel to its range that promises to offer a high power density combined with fast acceleration and quiet operation.

  • The new 16-cylinder engine is based on the well-proven Series 8000 engine
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    16 cylinder MTU

    2016-11-16T15:47:00Z

    Diesel giant MTU presented its new 16-cylinder Series 8000 marine diesel engine for the first time at the Euronaval trade show in Paris at the end of October 2016. The engine will have a maximum power output of 8,000 kW.

  • News

    Hyundai SeasAll launches new commercial engine ratings

    2016-11-15T16:30:00Z

    Korean propulsion major Hyundai SeasAll has announced that new power ratings are available within both the 10 and 12.7 litre families of its ‘H’ and ‘L’ series engines.

  • Bruntons Propellers CPP in fully feathered configuration
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    Bruntons CPP breaks cover

    2016-11-15T12:10:00Z

    UK propeller and sterngear specialist Bruntons Propellers’ long awaited new controllable pitch propeller System made its public debut at this year’s METS exhibition in Amsterdam.

  • British Engineering Excellence Awards 2016 award for Punk
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    Punk Couplings wins award

    2016-11-11T15:46:00Z

    Punk Couplings has been awarded the Best New Product of the Year award during the British Engineering Excellence Awards 2016.