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WinGD Debuts Variable Compression Ratio Technology
Swiss marine power company WinGD will realise the first commercial instalments of its new variable compression ratio (VCR)…
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Allen Marine Tours to Repower Two Vessels with Scania Engines
Scania was selected by Allen Marine Tours to power a pair of their eco tour vessels. The two 78-foot QUAD powered vessels…
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SAFE Boats and Vita Power to Build Zero-emission Patrol Boats
Bremerton, Wash. boatbuilder SAFE Boats International (SBI) announced it is teaming up with U.K.-based electric powertrains…
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MAN Unveils Dual-fuel Methanol 175D Engine
MAN Energy Solutions has unveiled a dual-fuel version of its MAN 175D high-speed engine, capable of operating on methanol…
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Improving Propulsion Efficiency: Wärtsilä to Retrofit Ten Hafnia Tankers
Finland-based marine technology group Wärtsilä will supply its EnergoFlow and EnergoProFin solutions for ten Bird Class oil…
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MAN Engine Ordered for World's First Methanol-fueled VLCC
China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), the Shanghai-listed shipping giant and daughter company of China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI)…
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Accelerating US CTV Market Development with Hybrid Solutions
As the world looks to renewable energy sources to combat climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, offshore wind…
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WinGD to Supply Methanol-fueled Engines for Six New Containerships
Swiss marine power company WinGD announced it will supply X-DF-M methanol-fueled engines for a series of six container vessels…
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BeHydro Hydrogen Dual-fuel Engine Earns LR Type Approval
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded type approval to BeHydro, a joint venture between CMB.TECH and Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC)…
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Inside Wärtsilä’s Sustainable Technology Hub
“If we are to state our strategy in one word, it’s decarbonization,” said Juha Kytölä, director of R&D and engineering at…

Latest propulsion news
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Boeckmans to Build Four Hydrogen-Powered General Cargo Vessels
CMB.TECH and Antwerp-based shipowner Boeckmans have announced plans to build four hydrogen-powered 5,000dwt general cargo…
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HamiltonJet Launches HJ215 Waterjet
New Zealand-based HamiltonJet has launched its HJ215 waterjet, an ideal propulsion solution for a wide range of boats, says…
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Wärtsilä Signs Electrification Deal for Zero-Emission Ferries
Wärtsilä has signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide its fleet electrification and systems integrator services…
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Wabtec, Marinsa Win 20-Engine Deal for New Panama Canal Tugboats
Wabtec Corporation and Latin American Channel Partner, Marinsa International, signed a contract to supply the primary power…
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Windcat Orders More Hydrogen-fueled CSOVs
Windcat has placed an additional order of two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) with Damen Shipyards.The order…
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Danfoss Drives Forms Dedicated Marine Division
Danfoss Drives on Monday announced the formation of a dedicated marine business unit.The company said the move will allow…
Diesel Engines
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WinGD Wins First AiP for Ammonia Two-Stroke Engine
WinGD has secured the first ever approval in principle (AiP) for two‑stroke engines fuelled with ammonia.Lloyd’s Register…
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J-ENG Opens Customer Support Center in China
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has opened a customer support center in Shanghai, China.The center aims to strengthen after…
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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…
Thrusters and Pods
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New Hybrid-drive Tug is First on South America’s West Coast
The PSA Wayra ASD tug will soon enter service for PSA Marine Peru, a wholly owned subsidiary of PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd, as…
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ZF Unveils New Azimuth Thrusters
ZF announced the expansion of its azimuth thruster (AT) lineup with the new AT 90, compatible with a wide range of commercial…
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Carnival Signs 15-year Service Deal with ABB
ABB announced it has secured a 15-year agreement covering service for Carnival Corporation brand vessels powered by Azipod…
Transmissions & Gears
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ZF Marine Hires Lewis as Head of NA Commercial-Fast Craft Product Line
ZF Marine announced it has hired George Lewis as its new head of product line commercial-fast craft, North/Central America and the Caribbean…
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Klein Appointed Chairman, CEO of ZF Friedrichshafen
Dr. Holger Klein, Member of the Board of Management responsible for the Asia-Pacific region, Car Chassis Technology Division…
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Tech File: ABB Launches New Permanent Magnetic Shaft Generator
The latest in-line shaft generator from ABB is designed to enable ship operators to benefit from the multiple advantages…
Shafts/Couplings/Bearings
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ClassNK Amends Rules for Seawater-lubricated Shafts
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has joined the major classification societies to amend its rules relating to the inspection…
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Thordon Optimizes Workboat Rudder with New Bearing Combo
When a 9,280hp workboat returned to service following extensive repairs at the James Marine Paducah River Service yard in Kentucky…
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SUMED Taps Thordon to Equip Pipeline Service Boats
Egypt’s SUMED pipeline operator Arab Petroleum Pipeline Company (SUMED) has completed the tailshaft conversion to Thordon’s…
Propellers
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Partners Aim to Produce 3D-printed Propeller
ABS is joining Mencast Marine (MMPL), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), and the National Additive…
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Moby Selects Kongsberg Maritime for Ro-Ro Propulsion Upgrade
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to upgrade the propulsion systems on five ro-ro passenger ferries for Italian operator Moby.
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Brunvoll Propulsion Solution Chosen for Antarctic Longline Fishing Vessel
Båtbygg AS has placed an order with Brunvoll for a complete propulsion and maneuvering solution for Austral Fisheries new longline fishing vessel.
Hybrid Drives
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Yanmar Delivers Its First Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (Yanmar PT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd, has made its first delivery of its…
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DFDS Commits to Battery-electric Vessels on the English Channel
Danish shipping company DFDS announced it has committed to investing in battery-powered vessels to help decarbonize the maritime…
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Sea Forrest's Marine Battery System Earns BV Approval
Sea Forrest (SF), a provider of specialist marine electric propulsion and energy management solutions, has been awarded type…
Outboard Engines
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Philippines Coast Guard Orders 80 OXE Marine Diesel Outboards
The Philippines Coast Guard has awarded a contract to OXE Marine’s exclusive distributor in the Philippines, Dynamic Power…
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Cox Marine Partners with Crossover Boat Manufacturer XO
Cox Marine announced a new OEM partnership to supply its CXO300 diesel outboard to European manufacturer XO Boats, which…
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Caudwell Marine Unveils 300hp Diesel Outboard
U.K. based Caudwell Marine has announced that its new diesel 300hp outboard will be delivered in early 2024.The Caudwell…