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Digitalization in Maritime: A Series of Small Steps Equal One Giant Leap
The maritime and energy industries are at a crossroads. Driven by regulation to decarbonize, the industries cumulatively…
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Vard Picks Brunvoll to Supply 30 Thrusters for SOV Newbuilds
Maritime system supplier Brunvoll has signed a contract with Vard to deliver a comprehensive package of propulsion and maneuvering…
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Kongsberg to Design and Equip Olympic’s Two Subsea Construction Vessels
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract for the design and equip two multi-purpose subsea vessels for Olympic Group, which…
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10-Year-Old Pilot Boat Back to Gladding-Hearn for Repower, Refit
Charleston Branch Pilots have returned a pilot boat to Gladding-Hearn after 10 years of continuous service for the port of Charlestown.
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The Technology Pathways that Lead to Fuel Cells
In an article by Rhonda Moniz published this week on MarineLink, Siemens sales executive Ed Schwarz noted the flexibility…
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Schottel Inks Propulsion Supply Deal for Portuguese Navy’s Newbuild
Schottel has been awarded a contract to supply propellers and thruster for a Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) being built…
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With CAT’s Methanol Engines, Sustainable Shipping is Possible
Recently, MarineNews sat down with Will Watson, Caterpillar Marine’s Product Manager, to discuss its rapidly emerging methanol engine development.
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Wärtsilä Propulsion Factory Wuxi Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Wärtsilä Propulsion Factory Wuxi has celebrated its 20th anniversary.A significant highlight of the day included the signing…
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When it Comes to Workboat Engines, the Future is Flexible
Vessel owners are making new fuel choices, but increasingly, they have options to help reduce the risk of doing so.The latest…
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Zero-carbon Ammonia for Shipping Faces Cost, Safety Challenges
At one of the world's biggest bulk export ports in Western Australia, shippers safely completed the first transfer of ammonia…

Latest propulsion news
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HamiltonJet LTX Waterjets Suited for Medium-Speed Propulsion
HamiltonJet’s latest innovation – the LTX waterjet – has moved from initial design to commercial reality, with the first…
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Robert Allan, SCHOTTEL Teamwork Hits 500 Tugs Milestone
With the 500th tug designed by Robert Allan and equipped with SCHOTTEL propulsion systems, the Canadian naval architect and…
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DynaMoor Mooring Put to the Test in Japan
On May 13, NYK, JERA Co., Inc. (JERA), and Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure (TMI), a provider of engineered polymer and…
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US Port State Control Sees Decline in Fire Detentions
The US Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has released the U.S. Port State Control Annual Report for 2024…
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Cox Marine Restructures Commercial Operations and Sales Leadership
Cox Marine announced a series of changes to its commercial operations and sales leadership structure. Over the past three years…
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R2mc Deploys Eco Patch Technology at Sea
R2mc Technologies is entering the marine propulsion market after success in motorsports and heavy-duty transport, with a…
Diesel Engines
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WinGD Enhances Fuel-Flexible Efficiency with Variable Compression Ratio
Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced a core engine technology that eliminates the need for ship operators to compromise…
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SCR Retrofit Enables Cruise Ship to be Tier III Compliant
MAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales division, MAN PrimeServ, has completed a retrofit aboard the Ambience, a vessel belonging…
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MHI-MME Celebrates 20th Anniversary of MET Turbocharger License with HHI
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ machinery company (MHI-MME) has presented Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) with a model of an…
Thrusters and Pods
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SCHOTTEL After Sales Service Network Expands
German propulsion systems manufacturer SCHOTTEL announced it has added new contractual service partners in Spain and France.
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ZF Marine Debuts 4600 POD Propulsion System
Marine driveline specialist ZF announced it will premier its new 4600 POD Propulsion System for large vessels for the first…
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SCHOTTEL Gets Canadian Funding to Develop Quiet Propulsion
German propulsion company SCHOTTEL has been selected for funding within the Government of Canada's Quiet Vessel Initiative…
Transmissions & Gears
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Twin Disc Inks Deal to Acquire Katsa for $23 Million
U.S. based power transmission equipment manufacturer Twin Disc announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Katsa…
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ZF and Gator Tail Introduce New Air-Cooled Outboard
ZF and Gator Tail Outboards introduce a new air-cooled, heavy-duty, outboard with a rugged, customized ZF transmission. The…
Shafts/Couplings/Bearings
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Wärtsilä, Berge Bulk in Marine Industry’s "First-ever" Shaft Generator Retrofit
Finland's marine technology company Wärtsilä said Tuesday it had retrofitted an inline shaft generator system on the ‘Berge Toubkal’…
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ABB's Shaft Generator Systems for COSCO's Ten Container Ships
ABB has secured a contract with the Chinese shipyard COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Yangzhou) Co. Ltd., to equip 10 China…
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NYK, MTI earn ClassNK Approval for CBM Ship Maintenance Method
NYK and MTI Co., Ltd. received approval from ClassNK for a new condition-based maintenance (CBM) method implemented on NYK…
Propellers
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New System Reduces Underwater Radiated Noise from Ship Propellers
Oscar Propulsion Limited and the University of Strathclyde have come up with a way to reduce underwater radiated noise from…
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Kongsberg Maritime Launches DTS System for Rudders
Kongsberg Maritime has launched the Direct Trunk Support (DTS) system for rudders. According to the company, the new system…
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Schottel to Propel Four China-built Wind Turbine Installation Vessels
Schottel azimuth thrusters will propel four newly built wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs) for Ouyang Offshore in…
Hybrid Drives
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Tidewater Orders NES Battery Package for PSV
Tidewater, one of the world's largest owners of offshore support vessels, will upgrade one of its platform supply vessels…
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Glosten, ABB Debut Methanol-Hybrid Tug Design
Glosten and ABB have teamed to develop a methanol-hybrid ship assist tug design. The "SA-100" is a 100-ft. ASD harbor tug…
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Eastern Pacific Shipping Orders Four LNG Containerships for Crowley Charter
Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) said it has secured a contract from U.S.-based Crowley for the charter of…
Outboard Engines
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Cox Marine Targeting British Speed Record
In a world first for diesel outboard motor propulsion, Cox Marine (COX) will attend this year’s Coniston Powerboat Records Week…
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Mercury Marine Opens New Global Distribution Center in Indiana
Mercury Marine opened its new, purpose-built distribution center to support its parts and accessories business. The new 512…
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Neander Motors Partners with GY Marine Services as Exclusive GCC Partner
German outboard manufacturer Neander Motors said it has expanded its global distributor network by appointing GY Marine Services LLC.…