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Oldendorff to Trial Folding Rotor Sails for Bulk Carriers
German shipowner Oldendorff Carriers (OC) said it has signed onto a project to develop and trial a fuel-saving wind-assisted…
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Fairbanks Morse Wins USCG Engine Service Contract
Engines manufacturer Fairbanks Morse said it has been awarded a six-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S.
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Interview: Joe Hudspeth, BAE Systems
Joe Hudspeth is the Director of Business Development for Global Marine at BAE Systems in Endicott, N.Y. BAE Systems offers complete…
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DNV GL Awards AIP to KSOE for Wing Sail Propulsion
Classification society DNV GL said it has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering…
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Fertilizer Makers Eye Alternative Ship Fuels for Green Growth
Two of the world's biggest fertilizer producers, CF Industries Holdings Inc and Yara International Asa, are seeking to cash…
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World’s First Tiltable Rotor Sails Installed
Auxiliary wind propulsion systems provide Norsepower said it installed the world’s first tiltable Rotor Sails for SEA-CARGO…
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New Suezmax Tanker is First Deemed Ammonia-fuel Ready
An ABS-classed Suezmax tanker ordered by Avin International LTD, the first vessel of a potential order of three vessels,…
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Austal Launches 46m Fully Electric Ferry Design
Austal Australia launched the VOLTA series of electric-powered high speed ferry solutions, with the introduction of the Passenger Express 46V…
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World's First LNG-hybrid Tug Will Run mtu Gas Engines
A new liquefied natural gas (LNG)-hybrid tug—said to be the world's first—will be equipped with two mtu 16V 4000 M55RN gas…
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Tech File: 3D Printed Prop for French Warship
Naval Group manufactured a new-generation propeller via a metal 3D printing process, mounted on a tripartite minehunter.This…
Products
Latest propulsion news
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Yamaha Updates its Premium V6 Range
Yamaha Marine announced a series of upgrades to its premium V6 outboard range.The improved Yamaha V6 range shares design…
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Boomsma Cargo Ship Equipped With Wind Propulsion Units
Boomsma Shipping announced its general cargo vessel Frisian Sea has been fitted with wind-assisted propulsion units to help…
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Hyundai Heavy Industries Plans IPO for Green Tech Investment
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd said on Tuesday that it plans an initial public offering (IPO) to raise funds toward a 1 tril
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Propulsion: ME-GI to Power Ultra-Large Hapag-Lloyd Containerships
MAN Energy Solutions won an order for six MAN B&W 11G95ME-GI Mk10.5 main engines in connection with the building of six ultra-large…
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Havyard Developing Emissions-free, Hydrogen-powered Vessel
Havyard said Monday it has been contracted to develop a new emissions-free ship concept for transporting cargo between European…
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Maersk Sells Tanker Equipped with Rotor Sails
Maersk Pelican, the world’s first product tanker testing the use of wind propulsion technology, has been sold and delivered to its new owner…
Diesel Engines
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New Kitsap Transit Ferry Completes Sea Trials
A new BMT design 140-ft. catamaran passenger ferry has reportedly passed its sea trial and is due to enter the Kitsap Transit…
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Chengxi Delivers Self-unloading Transshipment Newbuild to Oldendorff
China’s Chengxi Shipyard has delivered the first of twin self-unloading transshipment newbuilds for Germany’s largest bulk…
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VLSFO Plus Older Engines Can Presents New Maintenance Challenges
As shipowners mull the pros and cons associated with new fuels to meet tightening emissions rules, Chevron Marine is finding…
Thrusters and Pods
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Two Autonomous Electric RoRo Vessels Driven by SCHOTTEL
German propulsion systems manufacturer SCHOTTEL said it has been awarded a contract to deliver SCHOTTEL EcoPellers and PumpJets…
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Propulsion Profile: US Navy's Tier 4 Tugs
Built by Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, Wash., the first of the U.S. Navy's new fleet of six YT 808-class tugs was…
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WE Tech Equips Donsötank’s Newbuilds with ESS Package
Finnish energy efficiency solution provider WE Tech Solutions said it has received an order to complete its earlier scope…
Transmissions & Gears
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Online Tool Guides Boaters to Proper Lubricants
LIQUI MOLY USA has announced it has expanded its Oil Guide—both in app and online formats—to include its recently launched marine line of oils…
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ZF Unveils 5200 A/V PTI Hybrid Transmission
With the ZF 5200 A/V PTI, ZF Marine is introducing the brand’s first hybrid transmission that can be installed in the ship…
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Ferry Stena Estrid Completes Sea Trials
Stena Line’s "next-generation" ferry Stena Estrid has arrived in Holyhead after completing sea trials and a five-week, 10…
Shafts/Couplings/Bearings
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New Towboat Gets a Complete Thordon Propulsion Package
A 1,600-horsepower towboat delivered to Harvey, La.-based operator L&L Marine Transportation in June is now operational…
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WE Tech to Equip Six Shell LNG Carriers
WE Tech Solutions said Tuesday it has been awarded a contract to equip six additional newbuild liquefied natural gas (LNG)…
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General Atomics Wins Naval Propulsor Contract
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) said it has been awarded a developmental contract by Naval Surface Warfare…
Propellers
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Schottel CPPs for Damen-Design Russian Crab Vessels
Ten new crab-catching vessels for the Russian crab-catching companies Antey, Merlion and Aqvainvest will be propelled by Schottel.
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Wärtsilä Prop Solutions Help Optimize Yang Ming Lines Slow Steaming Ops
Wärtsilä will supply its Fixed Pitch Propeller (FPP) and EnergoProFin solutions for two container vessels owned by Yang Ming Lines…
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Kongsberg Propellers for Spanish Navy Frigates
Norwegian maritime equipment and systems provider Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to deliver propeller systems for five F110 frigates…
Hybrid Drives
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Shipowners’ Low Carbon Fuel Options Gain Speed
In the next decade, we’ll see more accelerated change in shipping fuels than we’ve seen in the last century. What does this…
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Corvus' Energy Storage Systems for Harvey Gulf's Offshore Vessels
Corvus Energy, an energy storage solutions provider for the offshore energy industry, has won a contract with Wärtsilä to…
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Wärtsilä and Grieg to Build World's First Green Ammonia Tanker
Finnish maritime technology firm Wärtsilä and Grieg Edge, the innovation hub of Norwegian shipping group Grieg Star, are…
Outboard Engines
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Thailand's First Electric Ferry Fleet Enters Service
Thailand's first fleet of electric commuter ferries was placed into service last week by the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA)…
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OXE300 Diesel Outboard EPA Tier 3 Certified
OXE Marine AB has received the official approval and issuance of EPA Tier 3 certificate for OXE300. The certificate is valid…
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Marell M15 Quad Outboard Open High-Speed Interceptor Launched
Marell Boats of Sweden launched the M15 Quad outboard open high-speed interceptor that includes fine tuning of the M15 hull…