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DNV Grants AIP for Ammonia-fueled Zero-emissions Bulker
Classification society DNV has awarded approval in principle (AIP) for the ZeroCoaster ammonia fueled cargo ship, confirming…
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X-Press Feeders Orders Eight Dual-fuel Methanol-powered Containerships
Eastaway, a subsidiary of Singapore-based X-Press Feeders Group, has ordered eight dual-fuel, methanol-powered containerships.The order…
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LMG Marin to Design Zero-emissions Fuel Tanker
Naval architecture firm LMG Marin has secured a contract to design a zero-emissions tanker for Grieg Edge, the dedicated…
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World First: Kongsberg Launches Full-scale Hydrogen-based Propulsion System
Norway's Kongsberg has announced "a world first" by testing and verifying a full-scale, full-size, zero-emissions drivetrain…
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NYK, ABS, WinGD Working on Battery-Hybrid System to Cut GHG Emissions from Ships
NYK and NYK Group company MTI Co., Ltd. (“MTI”), together with the American Bureau of Shipping (“ABS”) and Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.
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Caterpillar to Power Edda Wind's New Vessels
Caterpillar Marine said it has been selected to be the power solutions provider for Edda Wind’s four new commissioning service…
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Volvo Penta's Propulsion for American Offshore Services' CTVs
Volvo Penta has secured a contract to provide quad IPS propulsion systems for the four new offshore wind farm crew transfer…
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STADT AS, SH-Defence in Collab to 'Future-proof' Marine Propulsion Solutions
STADT AS and SH-Defence have signed a cooperation agreement and integrated their technologies to increase the modularisation…
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World's First Methanol-fueled Towboat to Launch in 2023
A first of its kind cleaner burning methanol-fueled towboat is set to hit the water in 2023 as the maritime industry continues…
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MAN ME-GI Engines Ordered for 10 Seaspan Box Ships
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group has ordered 10 MAN B&W 7G80ME-C10.5-GI engines in connection with the construction of 10 7…
Products
Latest propulsion news
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Cox Marine, Shape UK Team to Demo a Dual-Fuel Diesel/Hydrogen Outboard Engine
Cox Marine joined SHAPE UK, a consortium looking to transition Portsmouth International Port into the UK’s first zero-emissions maritime hub.
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Rolls-Royce to Supply mtu Engines for New Svitzer Tugs in Brazil
Rolls-Royce revealed it is supplying eight 16V 4000 M63 mtu engines to Brazilian shipyard Rio Maguari, to be installed in…
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Sea Machines, HamiltonJet Launch JETsense
Sea Machines Robotics and HamiltonJet have launched a new intelligent voyage control product, named JETsense, that uses autonomous navigation…
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Brittany Ferries Takes Delivery of Stena RoRo's LNG-powered Vessel
The Salamanca ferry, the second of five ships in the E-Flexer class ordered by Stena RoRo for the French ferry firm Brittany…
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Volvo Penta to Power Hurtigruten Hybrid Vessel
Hurtigruten Svalbard said it has teamed up with Volvo Penta to test a new hybrid vessel that will allow guests to experience…
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INTERTANKO Members Support Net Zero Emissions by 2050
The Council of Members of the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) has agreed that international…
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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Kongsberg to Equip Two New Ferries in Tasmania
Kongsberg Maritime (KM) announced it has been awarded a contract with Finnish shipyard Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) to…
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VARD Orders Kongsberg PM Thrusters for Rem Offshore's CSOV Duo
Norway's Kongsberg Maritime has won a deal with VARD shipyard to supply a large package of permanent magnet (PM) thrusters…
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Veth Propulsion Now Available Throughout North America
Veth Propulsion’s portfolio of products, including azimuth rudder propellers, thrusters and marine electronics, will now…
Transmissions & Gears
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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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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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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…
Shafts/Couplings/Bearings
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Orkim Tankers Fit With Thordon's COMPAC System
China’s Fujian Southeast Shipyard has delivered four in a series of five new product tankers ordered by Malaysia’s Orkim…
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Atria Retrofits Its Paraná Push Boat Fleet with Thordon Bearings
One of South America’s leading push boat operators is on its way to completing a fleet-wide retrofit to Thordon’s water lubricated…
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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…
Propellers
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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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Nakashima Propeller Takes Majority Stake in Becker Marine Systems
Japan's Nakashima Propeller Co. has taken a majority stake in the German shipbuilding supplier Becker Marine Systems GmbH.“We…
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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…
Hybrid Drives
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BAE Systems Debuts Next-gen Boat Propulsion System
BAE Systems launched its next-generation power and propulsion system for the marine market: the HybriGen Power and Propulsion system.
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Master Boat Builders Launches Hybrid Tug for Seabulk
Seabulk's new electric-hybrid tugboat Spartan was launched on November 1 at Master Boat Builders' Coden, Ala., shipyard.Scheduled…
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Berg Partners with Yaskawa in Electric Propulsion Drive
Berg Propulsion has signed a key supplier and cooperation agreement to provide systems integration capability for Yaskawa…
Outboard Engines
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Mercury Marine Announces New Global Leadership Team
Mercury Marine, the marine propulsion systems division of Brunswick Corporation, announced multiple job moves and promotions…
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Cox Marine Pushing Through Supply Chain Delays
The 300hp diesel outboard manufacturer has decided to bring its PTT production in-house to alleviate pressures caused by…
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Grönborg Takes the Helm at OXE Marine
Magnus Grönborg has assumed the CEO position for diesel outboard manufacturer OXE Marine AB.Grönborg succeeds Myron Mahendra…