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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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Derecktor Wins Deal to Build Hybrid RVl for University of Vermont
The University of Vermont (UVM) has ordered what is touted as the first hybrid research vessel, a project which brings together Derecktor Shipyards…
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Interview: John Batten, CEO, Twin Disc
How have major events such as the U.S./China trade war, oil price fall and COVID-19 impacted Twin Disc’s commercial marine business to date…
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Wärtsilä to Deliver Hybrid Propulsion Solutions for Misje Bulk Carrier Trio
Finnish marine equipment and technology provider Wärtsilä has won a contract to deliver an integrated hybrid propulsion solution…
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Charging Ahead: Brent Perry & his Sterling PBES Team Drive Maritime Battery Tech
Brent Perry, CEO of Sterling PBES is a 40+ year veteran of the marine business, and one of the pioneers in delivering battery…
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Wärtsilä Engines Selected for CGN's New Ferries
Marine and technology provider Wärtsilä said it will supply the engines and related emissions control after-treatment systems…
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Cummins Unveils Stage V Solution for European Inland Waterways
Power solutions provider Cummins announced its new X15 Stage V solution for vessels operating on European inland waterways will launch in 2021.
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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…
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IMO Approves Extra Steps to Curb Shipping Emissions
The United Nations shipping agency on Tuesday approved measures to boost energy efficiency in vessels as part of efforts…
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ABB Nets $150M Power and Propulsion Deal for Five Fincantieri Cruise Ships
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has awarded ABB a $150 million contract to equip five newbuild cruise ships with its Azipod…
Products
Latest propulsion news
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Rolls-Royce Acquires Ship Control Systems Supplier Servowatch
Rolls-Royce has acquired Servowatch Systems, a UK-based international supplier of integrated marine automation solutions for navies…
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US Coast Guard Surf Boats: Service Life Extension
Since the days of wooden hulls and human power, lifeboat crews have put to sea through dangerous surf to save the lives of their fellow seamen.
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Did You Know?: 47% of all Newbuild Dry Bulkers Sport Scrubbers
We have known it all along; the bigger the bunker fuel consumption of the ship, the more likely it is that shipowners will…
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NYK Inks Charter Deal for Pair of Methanol-fueled Chem Tankers
NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd., an NYK Group company based in Singapore, signed a long-term time charter contract with Waterfront…
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EU Plan to Cut Shipping Emissions Draws Backlash
Japan, South Korea and a fleet of international shipping groups have warned the European Union against its plan to add greenhouse…
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Fairbanks Morse Acquires Breco International
Fairbanks Morse acquired Breco International Inc., a diesel engine repair and rebuilding service provider. The move expands…
Diesel Engines
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EGR Offered for Dual-fuel ME-GA Engine
MAN Energy Solutions announced that it will offer its proprietary EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system as an emissions solution for its new…
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Deal Struck to Deliver Maritime Biofuel in Fujairah
Uniper Energy DMCC (UED) and Neutral Fuels will collaborate to provide maritime biofuel in Fujairah, UAE.The companies will…
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GE to Supply Propulsion Systems for MARAD's New Training Ships
GE’s Power Conversion business has been awarded a $40 million contract to supply the power and propulsion systems for two…
Thrusters and Pods
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Schottel Scores Two-year Supplier Deal for Sanmar's Bigaçay Tugs
Turkish boatbuilder Sanmar Shipyards has signed a framework agreement with Schottel that makes the German propulsion specialist…
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New Italian Tourist Ferry Fit with IMO III Solution from Volvo Penta
A new tourist ferry serving the Amalfi coastline is equipped with a Volvo Penta quad IPS installation with IMO III compliant after-treatment package…
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DSME Orders ABB Propulsion Package for Six New LNG Carriers
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has awarded ABB a contract worth more than $300…
Transmissions & Gears
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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…
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Voith Plans Takeover of ELIN Motoren
Technology Group Voith plans to acquire 70% of the shares in the Austrian electric motor manufacturer ELIN Motoren GmbH.
Shafts/Couplings/Bearings
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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…
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NMDC to Complete Fleet-Wide Thordon Conversion
The National Marine Dredging Company has replaced the rubber cutter shaft bearings on the 89m dredger Al Khatem, marking…
Propellers
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ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore Upgrades 'Signet Warhorse II' Propulsion
Mississippi-based ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore has recently won a contract to retrofit new propulsion and maneuvering…
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SCHOTTEL Supplies Propulsion for New Expedition Cruise Ship
Following the delivery of the expedition cruise vessel Hondius in 2019, Oceanwide Expeditions ordered a second vessel from…
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Electric Voith Schneider Propeller Unveiled
With the new electric Voith Schneider Propeller (eVSP), Voith is pushing ahead with the continuous electrification of its drive technologies.
Hybrid Drives
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Battery-Power Moves Ahead in the Yacht Sector
Yachts de Luxe (YdL) of Singapore placed a 10-year, $5 million contract with OXIS Energy to build the world’s first ever…
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Proman Stena Bulk Orders Another Methanol-powered Vessel
Proman Stena Bulk, a joint venture between Proman Shipping and Stena Bulk, has agreed to build an additional vessel, the…
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The Path to Zero: First Wave of Ships Explore Green Hydrogen
While there is no consensus on what will be the maritime 'fuel of the future', developers across the world are for the first…
Outboard Engines
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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…
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Mack Boring to Supply OXE Diesel Outboards for USCG
OXE distributor Mack Boring & Parts Co. will supply four OXE Diesel Outboard units to the U.S. Coast Guard through a DLA…
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First Cox Diesel Outboards Bound for N. America
Cox Powertrain said Tuesday it is shipping its first CXO300 production diesel outboards bound for North America to a distributor…