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Large Containerhip Order for MAN ES
Eastern Pacific Shipping exercised an option connected with an order for 5 × 15,000-TEU containerships placed in November 2017…
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Havyard Delivers Another Battery-Run Ferry
Havyard delivered the third battery-run ferry for the Hareid–Sulesund route to Fjord1.To ensure that the ferries run as energy efficient as possible…
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Sanmar, CAT Work on Innovative Hybrid Tug
Turkey’s leading tug builder Sanmar Shipyards was selected by Caterpillar Marine to build the first tug to incorporate its…
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FAT Testing Complete for M/V George III Main Engines
Pasha Hawaii reports that factory acceptance testing (FAT) of the dual-fueled, MAN Diesel & Turbo ME-GI main engine has been…
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MAN CEON Platform Introduced
MAN Energy Solutions introduced its new digital platform, MAN CEON, designed to collect and evaluate operating and sensor data…
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A Second Z-Tech 6500 Tug for ICDAS
In mid October 2018, ICDAS Turkey completed construction of its second Z-Tech 6500 tug, the KARA YUSUF-2, which will operate in Çanakkale Turkey.
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Spliethoff Gets Green Loan From ING, EIB
Dutch banking group ING and the European Investment Bank said they will provide a EUR 110 million ($123 million) loan to…
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Cruise: Lindblad Orders Another Polar Ship
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings signed an agreement with Norway's Ulstein to build a new polar vessel, expanding the line’s…
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Keel Laid for Foss Tier IV Tugboat
Foss Maritime announced the keel laying of the first of its new class of ASD 90 tugboat, to be built at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders in Freeland…
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Damen Converts Dredger to Dual-fuel
Europe’s first conversion of a dredger to dual-fuel capability combining LNG and MGO is close to completion. Damen will deliver…
Products
Latest propulsion news
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VARO, GoodFuels: Bio Fuels in Rotterdam
VARO Energy subsidiary REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker and GoodFuels have extended their partnership to improve availability of bio…
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China Builds 30,000-tonne Nuclear-Powered Ship
China is working to develop a 33,069-ton nuclear icebreaker, which would be even bigger than the epic nuclear-powered vessels…
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Squid: The All-Electric Dolphin Watcher
Deep in the blue waters of Key West, Honest Eco’s founding captain, Billy Litmer, said its dolphin watching tours help their…
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Engine Overhaul for OSV Seven Atlantic
One of the world's most advanced diving support vessels has undergone a comprehensive power plant refurbishment and maintenance…
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Wärtsilä to Design, Equip Arctic Vessel
Wärtsilä won the contract to design a multipurpose transport vessel that will operate in Antarctic waters. Wärtsilä will…
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Mercury Marine Wins iF Design Award
Mercury Marine won an International Forum Design (iF) award in the Discipline Product category, presented to the company for its V-6 outboard lineup.
Diesel Engines
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ESS Saves Fuel for North Sea Construction Ship
One of the world’s largest and most advanced subsea construction vessels has been equipped with three energy storage systems (ESS)…
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Partnership to Test Sustainable Marine Bio-Fuel Oil
IKEA Transport & Logistics Services, CMA CGM, the GoodShipping Program and the Port of Rotterdam have announced they will…
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Matson Christens 'Kaimana Hila'
Largest Containership Built in U.S. Will Serve HawaiiMatson, Inc. and Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI) christened the second of…
Thrusters and Pods
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Schottel Propels Trawler “Argos Cíes”
The trawler Argos Cíes, built in Spain at Nodosa shipyard, is equipped with propulsion equipment from Schottel including…
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Brunvoll to Deliver Zero Emission Propulsion Systems
Norway-based Brunvoll AS has signed a contract with the Kongsberg Group covering delivery of propulsion systems for Yara Birkeland…
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New Ferry for Red Funnel Floated Out
Cammell Laird recently floated out a new $13 million ferry built for Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Funnel.Dubbed Red Kestrel…
Transmissions & Gears
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TMC to Provide Smart Air Compressors to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
TMC Compressors of the Seas (TMC) has signed a contract to supply an environmentally friendly Smart Air marine compressed…
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ZF to Launch New Marine Transmission Series
The ZF 8000 model range is a new marine transmission family for outputs up to a maximum of 3,000 kW. The ZF 8000 range is…
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First RENK AED Drive Passes Sea Tests
Noted German gear-maker Renk reports that its new propulsion system Advanced Electric Drive (AED) was successful in its recent…
Shafts/Couplings/Bearings
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Thordon Advises on VGP Delay
Thordon Bearings has advised its customers with newbuilds under construction to make sure they have the necessary documentation…
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Thordon Bearings Strengthens European Presence
Thordon Bearings, the provider of bearing solutions for marine, has signed sales and distribution agreements with St. Petersburg…
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A Containership Goes Green With Vesconite
When the stern tube bearing on the 490' x 75' container ship M/V Marine Rickmers began to fail, Durban, South Africa-based…
Propellers
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Rolls-Royce EMS for Nine Havila Vessels
Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine has been awarded a contract to install its next generation Energy Management System across…
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Viking Jupiter Delivered with Thordon COMPAC
Viking Jupiter, the 47,800gt cruise ship built at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy for Viking Cruises, has been delivered…
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Wärtsilä EnergoProFin Gets Vancouver OK
Marine technology specialists Wartsila’s energy-saving propeller cap has been included in the 2019 Vancouver Fraser Port…
Hybrid Drives
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Rotor Sail gets Type Approval
Norsepower Oy Ltd., which provides auxiliary wind propulsion for ships, said its Rotor Sail Solution has received the first…
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World First: Hybrid Cruise Ship Completes Sea Trial
Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen is nearing completion at Kleven Yard. This weekend the world’s first hybrid powered cruise…
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Iceland Electric Ferry Powered by ABB
ABB was tapped to supply integrated power and electric storage solutions to the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration’s new electric ferry…
Outboard Engines
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‘Assisted Docking’ System for Outboards
A revolutionary “assisted docking” system that provides a glimpse into the future of boating will be demonstrated at two…
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Mercury Marine Celebrates 80th Anniversary in 2019
Mercury Marine will celebrate its 80th anniversary throughout 2019, reflecting on its strong heritage of innovation and leadership…
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Pure Watercraft Unveils Battery Pack
Pure Watercraft, manufacturer of the Pure Outboard electric motor, says it has launched "the most energy dense battery pack…