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Fairbanks Morse to Power USCGC Rush (WMSM-918)
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, announced that its Fairbanks Morse Engine…
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Batteries Installed on Auckland's New Electric Tug
Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam recently installed the batteries aboard a fully-electric Reversed Stern Drive tug being…
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IMO Adopts Ban on Heavy Fuel Oil Use by Ships in Arctic
The United Nations shipping agency on Thursday adopted a ban on the use of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic region while green…
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IMO Adopts New Measures to Cut Ship Emissions
The U.N. shipping agency approved further measures on Thursday to boost the energy efficiency of commercial vessels although…
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Rolls-Royce Outlines Plans for Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Britain's Rolls-Royce, which makes engines for planes and ships, outlined plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050 through…
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Tech File: Maritime Fuel Cells for Your Next Megayacht
Freudenberg is entering a strategic partnership with Lürssen Werft to develop fuel cell systems for megayachts. In the case…
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Trafigura, Yara Sign Deal on Ammonia for Shipping Fuel
Global commodities trader Trafigura and Norway's Yara said on Monday they had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aiming to supply the marine i
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MAN Expects Sales Boost from Chinese Emissions Regs
Engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions said it expects to see increased sales from the imminent China’s Stage II—commonly…
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Keel Laid for UECC’s Third LNG Battery Hybrid PCTC
As the maritime industry debates the "future fuel", one carrier, United European Car Carriers (UECC), plows forward, celebrating…
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A Newbuild VLOC is the First Wind-powered Bulk Carrier
Brazilian miner Vale expects to soon put into service the first-ever bulk carrier propelled partially sails, the company…
Products
Latest propulsion news
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ABB’s A255-L Turbocharger Makes Japanese Debut
Japanese engine builder Makita has selected ABB’s latest low-speed turbochargers for an engine being built for a chemical tanker…
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Wärtsilä Tapped to Power BC's RAL-designed Escort Tugs
Wärtsilä was tapped to supply the main engines and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel gas supply systems for two new LNG-fueled…
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HNLMS De Ruyter Gets New Gearbox Mountings
Since the beginning of May, Royal IHC has been busy replacing the propulsion gearbox mountings on the HNLMS De Ruyter. This…
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Fairbanks Morse Delivers Engines for USNS Earl Warren
Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME), a division of Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), shipped two main propulsion diesel engines for…
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TotalEnergies Ramps up R&D into Ammonia as Marine Fuel
TotalEnergies announced today that it is extending research into the viability of ammonia as an alternative marine fuel,…
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Wärtsilä, RINA Propose "Novel Propulsion Arrangement"
Wärtsilä and classification society RINA announced a 'novel propulsion arrangement' that is designed to offer the benefits of full redundancy…
Diesel Engines
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Fairbanks Morse Wins Contract to Supply Main Engines for LPD 31
U.S.-based Fairbanks Morse said it has been awarded a purchase order by Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) to build and…
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Making the Case for Diesel Outboards
Now more than ever, professional operators are opting to run outboard engines on a various small military craft, patrol boats…
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Cox’s Diesel Outboard Enters Production
UK-based engine manufacturer Cox Powertrain said its purpose-designed 300hp CXO300 diesel outboard engine has entered production…
Thrusters and Pods
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Damen, Hydromaster Develop New Ferry Thruster
In 2020, Damen signed a contract with Blue Amigo for the delivery of nine passenger vessels to operate between Rotterdam…
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Chinese Icebreaker Beacon Ship Sports Schottel EcoPellers
Schottel supplied main and auxiliary propulsion units for China’s first ice-breaking beacon vessel. Haixun 156, which will…
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SCHOTTEL Equips Brevik Fergeselskap's New Electric Ferry
German propulsion specialist SCHOTTEL said it has delivered main propulsion units for a 42-meter ferry being built by the…
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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Vesconite Bearings Introduces Ready-to-fit Propeller Shaft Bearings
Vesconite Bearings has been hard at work identifying the most common propeller shaft bearings used in the leisure marine…
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Canadian Coast Guard Opts for Thordon Bearings
CCGS Terry Fox, one the largest icebreakers in the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) fleet, has returned to service with new Thordon…
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Thordon Bearings Names Groves VP of Sales
Thordon Bearings has promoted Scott Groves to Vice President – Sales, with a mandate to “grow profitable sales” and build…
Propellers
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Underwater Propeller Repairs in Winter Conditions in Europe
In just over a week Hydrex diver/technicians traveled to Finland, Germany, the Netherlands and France to assist shipowners…
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First Ever Electric Voith Schneider Propellers Ready to Be Installed
Spanish shipbuilder Gondan said it received last week at its main facilities in Castropol, Asturias, the first two electric…
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Canadian Car Ferry to Feature Schottel Propulsion
German propulsion maker Schottel has been awarded a contract to deliver main propulsion units for one car ferry of the Canadian…
Hybrid Drives
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BV Grants Type Approval for Swedish Battery Company
Echandia, a Swedish developer of battery and fuel cell systems, announced it now has its battery system, based on LTO technology…
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Volvo Penta Takes Majority Stake in Marine Battery Systems Pioneer ZEM
Volvo Penta has announced an exciting new acquisition of ZEM – a company with 12 years of market experience as a supplier…
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Deal Signed to build Inland Hydrogen Vessel
Concordia Damen signed a contract with Lenten Scheepvaart for the construction of the first ever inland waterway vessel to…
Outboard Engines
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Mercury Marine Debuts V12 600hp Verado Engine
Mercury Marine today introduced the new 7.6 liter V12 600hp Verado outboard engine, its most powerful and capable outboard…
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OXE Marine Announces Leadership Change
OXE Marine's board of directors has appointed board member Magnus Grönborg as CEO as part of a management team reorganization…
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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…