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Vard Picks Brunvoll to Supply 30 Thrusters for SOV Newbuilds
Maritime system supplier Brunvoll has signed a contract with Vard to deliver a comprehensive package of propulsion and maneuvering…
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Kongsberg to Design and Equip Olympic’s Two Subsea Construction Vessels
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract for the design and equip two multi-purpose subsea vessels for Olympic Group, which…
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10-Year-Old Pilot Boat Back to Gladding-Hearn for Repower, Refit
Charleston Branch Pilots have returned a pilot boat to Gladding-Hearn after 10 years of continuous service for the port of Charlestown.
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The Technology Pathways that Lead to Fuel Cells
In an article by Rhonda Moniz published this week on MarineLink, Siemens sales executive Ed Schwarz noted the flexibility…
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Schottel Inks Propulsion Supply Deal for Portuguese Navy’s Newbuild
Schottel has been awarded a contract to supply propellers and thruster for a Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) being built…
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With CAT’s Methanol Engines, Sustainable Shipping is Possible
Recently, MarineNews sat down with Will Watson, Caterpillar Marine’s Product Manager, to discuss its rapidly emerging methanol engine development.
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Wärtsilä Propulsion Factory Wuxi Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Wärtsilä Propulsion Factory Wuxi has celebrated its 20th anniversary.A significant highlight of the day included the signing…
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When it Comes to Workboat Engines, the Future is Flexible
Vessel owners are making new fuel choices, but increasingly, they have options to help reduce the risk of doing so.The latest…
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Zero-carbon Ammonia for Shipping Faces Cost, Safety Challenges
At one of the world's biggest bulk export ports in Western Australia, shippers safely completed the first transfer of ammonia…
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LNG Carrier with Nuclear Propulsion Offers Faster Zero-Emission Transits, ABS Finds
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has released its latest report into the potential of advanced nuclear technology for maritime applications…
Latest propulsion news
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BERG Propulsion Offers GreenForge Propeller Shafts
BERG Propulsion is offering the shipping industry its first opportunity to select propeller shafts made using the climate…
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Chris-Marine Debuts New Fuel Injector Test Unit for 4-Stroke Engines
Chris-Marine launhced its latest innovation, the VPU 1600, a fuel injector test unit for 4-stroke engines, manufactured at its facility in Brøndby…
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Wärtsilä’s Engines to Power South American Vessels
Technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to supply replacement engines for two inland waterway tug pusher vessels operating…
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WinGD Reports ‘Exceptional Results’ for Ammonia Engine Test
WinGD reports it has confirmed key parameters for its X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engine design after full-load testing at its…
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More Shipowners Take the LNG Path to 2050
The outcome of MEPC 83 in April could establish the IMO’s mid-term GHG and carbon pricing strategy for achieving net-zero by around 2050.
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Kongsberg Embarks on Hybrid Conversion of Swedish Operator’s Ferry
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a project to convert the double ended car ferry MF Hamlet to emission-free battery powered operation.The ferry…
Diesel Engines
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MAN’s Full-Scale Ammonia Engine Runs at 100% Load
MAN Energy Solutions has reported that its ME-LGIA (Liquid Gas Injection Ammonia) engine, currently undergoing testing at…
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Engine Room Fire Sparks Request for New IMO Requirements
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report into the engine room fire on board ro-ro passenger…
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Basic Design Completed for Conversion of Old LNG Carriers
NYK Line, Namura Shipbuilding and Sasebo Heavy Industries are collaborating to replace the main propulsion on steam turbine…
Thrusters and Pods
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Schottel Propulsion LNG Bunkering Vessel Trio
Schottel was selected to supply full propulsion packages for three new LNG bunkering vessels (LNGBV), each consisting of…
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Drydock Avoided with In-Water Dry Environment Repairs
Subsea Global Solutions has successfully executed a complex in-water thruster installation and rudder bushing replacement…
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Wärtsilä, Elomatic Ink Transverse Thruster Pact
Wärtsilä and Elomatic signed a licensing and cooperation agreement covering the intellectual property rights, technology…
Transmissions & Gears
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ZF’s New Tech Meets Evolving Demands
ZF has long offered propulsion products for hybrid and electric marine applications. Now, as the demand for green technology…
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Twin Disc Finalizes Katsa Acquisition
Power transmission technology company Twin Disc on Friday announced it has finalized its acquisition of Katsa Oy, a Finland-based…
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Twin Disc Inks Deal to Acquire Katsa for $23 Million
U.S. based power transmission equipment manufacturer Twin Disc announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Katsa…
Shafts/Couplings/Bearings
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AME Renews Partnership with Fluke Reliability/PRUFTECHNIK
AME will its partnership with Fluke Reliability and PRUFTECHNIK Group, enhancing its focus of providing technology solutions…
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IACS Publishes UR on Synthetic Materials in Propeller Shaft Bearings
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published a new Unified Requirement, UR M85, providing…
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Kongsberg Maritime to Equip 10-Strong Fleet of Capital Offshore’s PSVs
Kongsberg Maritime has secured $73.3 million contract from Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China to supply range of equipment…
Propellers
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France's First Hydrogen-Electric Powered Fishing Training Vessel Ready to Set Sail
The LPMA: Maritime and Aquaculture Professional School of Bastia will on November 15, 2024, inaugurate France's first hydrogen…
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Schottel Bags Components Order for 27 US Coast Guard Vessels
Schottel has been selected by Birdon America to supply components to 27 vessels of the U.S. Coast Guard Waterways Commerce…
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Study Highlights Need to Reconsider Fixed Sea-Margin for Gate Rudder Concept
A study published by Norbert Bulten, Product Performance Manager at Wärtsilä, has demonstrated that “there is more in life than the straight-sailing…
Hybrid Drives
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Hybrid Waterjet Passenger Ferries Launched for Savannah, GA
Marine Jet Power (MJP), a global provider of waterjet propulsion, and Derecktor Shipyards New York announced the launch and…
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ABS CEO Wiernicki Emphasizes Sustainable Shipping
Don’t Overlook Shipping’s Critical Role in U.S. Sustainable Transport Future, ABS Chairman and CEO Urges Washington.“Many…
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X-DF-M Engine Completes Full-Load Running on Methanol
WinGD hit a milestone with its X-DF-M methanol-fuelled engine design, running the first commercial engine at full load on more than 95% methanol fuel.
Outboard Engines
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WinGD to Supply 16 Dual-Fuel Engines for Eight LNG Carriers
Swiss marine power company WinGD has received an order for 16 X-DF dual-fuel engines for eight liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers…
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Wärtsilä to Convert Engines on Chevron’s LNG Carriers to Cut Methane Emissions
Technology group Wärtsilä, in partnership with Chevron Shipping Company, plans to convert one engine on six of Chevron Transport…
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Damen Introduces New Engine with Marine Emissions Reduction System
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has unveiled new engine, Damen D16, combined with the in-house marine emission reduction system,…