Power & Propulsion – Page 51
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NewsJets for largest fast crew boat
The world’s largest fast crew boat has recently been launched by Incat Tasmania’s shipyard on the 15th of September 2014. This DP2 class 70m fast crew boat (FCB) will be operating as a fast crew transfer vessel to various installations in the Caspian Sea and has a semi-SWATH hull design ...
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NewsQuad engines for Round 3
After initially being designed to accommodate a different propulsion system, Njord Offshore’s four new windfarm crew vessels are now all fitted with quadruple Volvo Penta IPS900 complete propulsion systems and will be in the water by early 2015.
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NewsOutboard award
Suzuki’s DF25A and DF30A petrol outboard motors have received the 2014 IBEX Innovation Award for Outboard Motors, as announced at the International Boat Builders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) in Florida. This is the eighth Innovation Award won by Suzuki, the Japanese company claiming this is more than any other outboard ...
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NewsReintjes developments
German gearbox manufacturer Reintjes is the latest manufacturer to offer pod drive and hybrid systems. The new range of pod units differs from others in being a fixed drive unit with no steering and also by having contra-rotating propellers at either end of the pod lower unit. Called the Fortjes ...
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NewsRunning upside down
A new lifeboat for the Dutch lifeboat service, Koninklijke Nederlandse Redding Maatschappij (KNRM), has been fitted with diesel engines that can run inverted without sustaining damage.
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Mercury Glass Dash
US outboard motor giant Mercury Marine has further refined its partnership with Navico to provide an enhanced integration between their products, providing end users an all-in-one option for vessel monitoring and navigational information.
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NewsElectric propulsion: a glimpse into the future?
Alcoa, Phinergy and Heig-VD University have recently successfully demonstrated an electric boat with aluminum-air battery range extender at Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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NewsNew Kohler Tier-3 generators
Kohler Power Systems a US manufacturer of diesel and gasoline marine generators from 4 to 150 kW, has just added two new models to its expanded offering of EPA Tier 3-compliant diesel marine generators – ranging from 125 to 150 kW for 60 Hz, and 100 to 125 kW for ...
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Servogear upgrade
Norwegian marine gearbox specialist Servogear has upgraded its most powerful reduction gear. The HD450PTI reduction ratio 5.0:1 is now DNV approved for 2 x 6580 Nm which corresponds to 2 x 1550 kW @ 2250 rpm.
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NewsWaterjet satisfaction
Successful sea trials of Tampa Yacht Manufacturing’s latest 50 Fast Attack Craft have resulted in high praise for the performance of its Swedish and UK manufactured MJP waterjets.
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NewsHatz in the ring
Hatz Diesel, a German manufacturer of small industrial diesel engines, is planning to present a concept study of the new 4H50TIC as a marine version at the SMM exhibition in Hamburg.
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NewsSmaller nozzle for tugs and dredgers
Netherlands headquartered Damen Marine Components (DMC), part of Damen Shipyards Group, has supplied its smallest ever propeller nozzle. This downsizing to an inside diameter of 665 millimetres - from the previous 1,000 mm ‘entry level model’ - marks a new milestone for DMC’s Optima Nozzle series.
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NewsDoosan chosen for Scottish Sea Farms latest vessel
Scottish Salmon Farms has taken delivery of its latest vessel – powered by twin Doosan V158TIH main engines.
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NewsNew engine range from Mermaid Marine
Mermaid Marine is to launch a new range of diesel engines, the Mermaid Kohler.
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NewsDoosan chosen for SH50
Doosan engines have been chosen for what the builders claim is the largest GRP fishing boat currently being built.
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NewsCastoldi’s new jet control
Italian water jet maker Castoldi is the latest manufacturer to develop an electronic control system for its jets. This sophisticated new system has also been designed to incorporate a joystick control to give precise low speed manoeuvring.
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NewsVoith on show
At this year’s SMM, Voith will be showcasing propulsion systems and vessel concepts focusing on high efficiency and dynamic positioning even under challenging conditions. A Voith Schneider Propeller as well as the Voith Inline Thruster 850, which can also be used as a bow thruster, will be on display.
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NewsScania’s Tier II workboat engines
With the addition of IMO Tier II emissions certification, more customers will be able to benefit from the high engine torque offered by Swedish engine manufacturer, Scania, for coastal and oceangoing marine operations.
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NewsElectrifying Scandinavian ferries
Three ferries under development in Scandinavia will set new standards in ferry operations by being fully electrically powered. All have innovative battery and charging systems that could set the standard for many future ferry systems.
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Lean Burn for smaller Suzukis
Suzuki’s latest DF25A and DF30A four stroke petrol outboard motors now boast the Japanese company’s Lean Burn Control System that has already been pioneered on its larger capacity models.
