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Fertilizer Makers Eye Alternative Ship Fuels for Green Growth
Two of the world's biggest fertilizer producers, CF Industries Holdings Inc and Yara International Asa, are seeking to cash…
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World’s First Tiltable Rotor Sails Installed
Auxiliary wind propulsion systems provide Norsepower said it installed the world’s first tiltable Rotor Sails for SEA-CARGO…
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New Suezmax Tanker is First Deemed Ammonia-fuel Ready
An ABS-classed Suezmax tanker ordered by Avin International LTD, the first vessel of a potential order of three vessels,…
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Austal Launches 46m Fully Electric Ferry Design
Austal Australia launched the VOLTA series of electric-powered high speed ferry solutions, with the introduction of the Passenger Express 46V…
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World's First LNG-hybrid Tug Will Run mtu Gas Engines
A new liquefied natural gas (LNG)-hybrid tug—said to be the world's first—will be equipped with two mtu 16V 4000 M55RN gas…
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Tech File: 3D Printed Prop for French Warship
Naval Group manufactured a new-generation propeller via a metal 3D printing process, mounted on a tripartite minehunter.This…
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MSC Eyes Hydrogen as Containership Fuel
Container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) said it is working to advance the exploration viability of…
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Fluechem Develops New Onboard Urea Generator
Fluechem launched what it is calling "a revolutionary new system" that allows shipping owners to create their own Urea solution…
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Two Autonomous Electric RoRo Vessels Driven by SCHOTTEL
German propulsion systems manufacturer SCHOTTEL said it has been awarded a contract to deliver SCHOTTEL EcoPellers and PumpJets…
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Seaspan Cavalier Repower: Long Life, Big Hours
“We got 59,115 hours on those engines, without ever removing a head,” says Seaspan International’s Port Engineer Kevin Tweedy…
Products
Latest propulsion news
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Wagner Named Managing Director of SCHOTTEL Middle East
With effect from April 1, 2021, Dirk Wagner will take over as Managing Director at SCHOTTEL Middle East (SME) assuming the…
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ABS Grants AIP for DSME’s Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology
Classification society ABS informs it has granted approval in principle (AIP) to solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology…
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New Kitsap Transit Ferry Completes Sea Trials
A new BMT design 140-ft. catamaran passenger ferry has reportedly passed its sea trial and is due to enter the Kitsap Transit…
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Chengxi Delivers Self-unloading Transshipment Newbuild to Oldendorff
China’s Chengxi Shipyard has delivered the first of twin self-unloading transshipment newbuilds for Germany’s largest bulk…
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VLSFO Plus Older Engines Can Presents New Maintenance Challenges
As shipowners mull the pros and cons associated with new fuels to meet tightening emissions rules, Chevron Marine is finding…
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New Ferry Being Built for Christian Island, Ontario
An infrastructure upgrade project is underway on Christian Island, Ontario, and one of the main components of the project…
Diesel Engines
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Energy Storage Systems Continue to Expand in North American Maritime Markets
North America is increasingly adopting energy storage systems (ESS) to use in combination with combustion engines or as the…
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ABB, Hyundai Tighten Turbocharger Partnership
A new agreement between ABB Turbocharging, Hyundai Global Service (HGS) and Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine & Machinery…
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Shell Wins Marine Lubricants Deal with Carnival
Shell Marine said it has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide marine lubricants to cruise line operator Carnival…
Thrusters and Pods
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Propulsion Profile: US Navy's Tier 4 Tugs
Built by Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, Wash., the first of the U.S. Navy's new fleet of six YT 808-class tugs was…
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WE Tech Equips Donsötank’s Newbuilds with ESS Package
Finnish energy efficiency solution provider WE Tech Solutions said it has received an order to complete its earlier scope…
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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…
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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New Towboat Gets a Complete Thordon Propulsion Package
A 1,600-horsepower towboat delivered to Harvey, La.-based operator L&L Marine Transportation in June is now operational…
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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…
Propellers
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Wärtsilä Prop Solutions Help Optimize Yang Ming Lines Slow Steaming Ops
Wärtsilä will supply its Fixed Pitch Propeller (FPP) and EnergoProFin solutions for two container vessels owned by Yang Ming Lines…
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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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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…
Hybrid Drives
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Corvus' Energy Storage Systems for Harvey Gulf's Offshore Vessels
Corvus Energy, an energy storage solutions provider for the offshore energy industry, has won a contract with Wärtsilä to…
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Wärtsilä and Grieg to Build World's First Green Ammonia Tanker
Finnish maritime technology firm Wärtsilä and Grieg Edge, the innovation hub of Norwegian shipping group Grieg Star, are…
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BW LPG Opts for Additional LPG Retrofits
BW LPG announced it will retrofit three additional vessels to make them dual fuel capable, brining to 15 the number of its…
Outboard Engines
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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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OXE300 Diesel Outboard EPA Tier 3 Certified
OXE Marine AB has received the official approval and issuance of EPA Tier 3 certificate for OXE300. The certificate is valid…
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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…