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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…
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Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry Trialing Renewable Diesel
Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry will begin testing renewable diesel fuel as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel.
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MAN Developing Ammonia-powered Engine for Medium-speed Marine Applications
MAN Energy Solutions has set out to create a four-stroke, medium-speed, dual-fuel test engine that operates on ammonia.The…
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OSV Operates on Green Hydrogen
An offshore support vessel (OSV) has successfully operated on green hydrogen in the German Wadden Sea.Aiming to minimize its environmental impact…
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Maritime Industry's Fuel Quality Issues Persist
Ongoing concerns around fuel quality continue to be a critical factor and significant expense for the maritime industry,…
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Maersk Names Latest Dual-fuel Methanol Containership Alexandra Maersk
A.P. Moller - Maersk on Wednesday held a naming ceremony in the U.K.'s Port of Felixstowe for its latest dual-fuel methanol container vessel…
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CTVs: Future-proofing Today’s Offshore Wind Solutions
The first commercial application of Volvo Penta’s IPS Professional Platform will power Northern Offshore Services’ next-gen crew transfer vessel.
Products
Latest propulsion news
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CMA CGM seeks 2025 Singapore biofuel bunker supply
French shipping major CMA CGM is seeking marine biofuel for term delivery in Singapore, the world's largest bunker hub, between…
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Daniel Winter named President of Danfoss Power Solutions
Danfoss today announced that Daniel Winter has been named president of Danfoss Power Solutions. He succeeds Eric Alström who…
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Furetank Appoints First Female Chief Engineer
When the newbuilt tanker vessel Fure Vyl leaves the shipyard, Ailene Barrios heads the technical department on board. She…
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A Busy Eight Months for EU's First Electric Tug
BB ELECTRA, the first fully electric powered tugboat to operate in Europe, has been extremely busy since arriving in Norway on April 8…
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Singapore's MPA looks to scale up LNG bunkers
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched an expression of interest (EOI) to gather proposals for scaling…
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Incat Crowther to Design All-Electric Cargo Vessel
Global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther has been commissioned to design an ultra-efficient, all-electric light cargo transfer…
Diesel Engines
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ORNL, Caterpillar Collaborate on Methanol as Fuel for Marine Engines
A collaboration between Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Caterpillar Inc. will investigate using methanol as an alternative…
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MAN Provides Gensets for Hybrid Cable-Laying Vessel
Shipbuilder and designer VARD has ordered 4 × MAN 12V175D-MEM gensets in connection with the building of a new purpose-built…
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WinGD Wins First AiP for Ammonia Two-Stroke Engine
WinGD has secured the first ever approval in principle (AiP) for two‑stroke engines fuelled with ammonia.Lloyd’s Register…
Thrusters and Pods
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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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Schottel Propulsion for Four New Saltchuk Escort Tugs
Schottel won an order to supply azimuthing thrusters for four new escort tugs for Seattle-based Saltchuk Marine, the beginning…
Transmissions & Gears
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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…
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ZF and Gator Tail Introduce New Air-Cooled Outboard
ZF and Gator Tail Outboards introduce a new air-cooled, heavy-duty, outboard with a rugged, customized ZF transmission. The…
Shafts/Couplings/Bearings
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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…
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Thordon Bearings Unveils New Shaft Solution for Sterntubeless Ships
Representing a breakthrough in the evolution of a ship’s propeller shaft line, Canada’s Thordon Bearings has unveiled the…
Propellers
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Schottel to Propel World’s First Autonomous Electric Ferries
A series of four zero-emission and autonomous ferries, to be built by Turkish Tersan shipyard for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1…
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Becker Marine Systems Introduces New Wind-Assist Steering Technology
Becker Marine Systems introduced two new products at SMM which are designed to optimise vessel hydrodynamic performance:…
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Brunvoll to Supply Propulsion System for Norled’s Four New Ferries
Brunvoll has been chosen to supply azimuth propulsion thrusters and thruster control systems for Norled’s four next hybrid…
Hybrid Drives
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AYK Energy to Supply Batteries for Mureloil's New Diesel Electric Tanker
Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy reports it has secured a contract to build a new 4,200 KWh battery for Spanish ship owner Mureloil.
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Korean Firm Certifies Its Hybrid Offshore Wind CTV Design
Korean maritime service company MARCON has secured an approval in principle (AiP) from Korean Register (KR) for its crew transfer vessel (CTV)…
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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…
Outboard Engines
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Mack Boring Parts Ways with OXE Diesel
Somerset, N.J. based Mack Boring & Parts Co. on Tuesday announced it has discontinued its representation of OXE Marine diesel…
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Cox Marine 350 V8 Diesel Outboard Achieves EPA Tier III
Cox Marine announced the new 350 V8, a 350hp variant of its V8 diesel outboard architecture has achieved EPA Tier III approval…
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Fort Lauderdale PD Repowers with Cox Marine V8 Outboard
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is repowering one of its patrol boats with a new 300-horsepower variant of Cox Marine’s…