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NAMJet’s new waterjet technology
Denver based waterjet propulsion company, NAMJet has announced that it will debut new product innovations at Seawork International 2016.
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Lithium Ion ferry
As part of German/ Danish ferry operator Scandlines’ ambitious environmental strategy, a new hybrid ferry will join the world’s largest fleet of hybrid ferries, utilizing a low emission and fuel saving diesel electric hybrid propulsion system powered by a Corvus Energy ESS (Energy Storage System).
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Scania XPI power debut
Scania''s proven common rail XPI (extra-high pressure) fuel-injection technology has arrived in the marine sector with the company''s latest V8 engine to make its debut at this year’s Seawork International.
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Engine leak detection kit
Left undetected, fluid leaks from vessel engines can disrupt operation and cause equipment breakdown and environmental pollution. US-based Spectroline’s Marine Leak Detection Kit (OPK-400M) is specially designed to easily and efficiently locate fuel, oil and hydraulic leaks in small to medium sized marine craft.
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Echandia electric pods
After supplying prototype electric pod drives for an all-electric tourist boat operating in Hamburg, Sweden’s Echandia Marine has now developed a range of these electric pod drives that will meet the power requirements of many workboats.
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SISHIP eSiPOD from Siemens
Electric pod systems are becoming widely used on diesel-electric powered vessels where very high levels of manoeuvrability, efficiency and reliability are required. Now German company Siemens has joined in with its SISHIP eSiPOD, which is available to handle power outputs 5 to 25 MW.
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Bold claims for Voith Linear Jet
According to German propulsion experts Voith, crew transfer vessel operators using its new Voith Linear Jet marine propulsion system can save over £75,000 in fuel costs in a season.
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Wärtsilä to power dual-fuel new builds CMAL
Wärtsilä will power the first UK domestic dual-fuel new build vessels, which are being built for Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) based in Scotland.
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Mermaid Marine chosen to provide propulsion for two Maltese ferries
Propulsion for a new monohull ferry destined to transport tourists around Malta has been provided by an FPT C90 620 Cursor engine supplied by the UK''s Mermaid Marine.
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Proteum distributes for Moteurs Baudouin, collaborates with Cheetah Marine
Marine services distributor, Proteum, has been appointed as UK & Ireland distributor for French marine engine manufacturer, Moteurs Baudouin.
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Moskito - sucking oil from sunken victims of war
Norwegian company Miko Marine AS is reporting imminent first use of its innovative oil extraction technology following a detailed assessment of its sustainability and practical benefits.
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Tsavliris reports busy times
Tsavliris Salvage has reported a busy first three months of 2016 attending a variety of casualties and illustrating the importance of a well-equipped and efficient global marine salvage presence.
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ISU reflects on a busy 2015
The International Salvage Union (ISU) has published its Pollution Prevention Survey along with industry statistics for 2015, demonstrating a robust industry and its member’s role in environmental protection.
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Walk-to-work from a workboat
Multi-purpose workboats feature regularly in Tugs & Towing but this latest delivery from Zwijndrecht-based Shipyard Kooiman BV for HvS Dredging Support BV of Harlingen takes the humble tug/workboat to a new level.
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Assembling a modular solution
The first fully classified Modular Multi Cat tug/workboat (MMuC) has been delivered by Damen to a tight deadline supporting dredging operations in the Caspian Sea.
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Welcome profit from Shetland tug sales
Shetland Islands Council is reported to have made a small profit on the sale of its two troubled tugs ‘Solan’ and ‘Bonxie’.
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Two new Z-Tech tugs for American owners
Eastern Shipbuilding Group has reported the delivery and launching of two Z-Tech 2400 Class terminal and escort tugs to owners in the US.
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Dutch proposal for innovative escort tug
A Dutch consultancy is proposing a new design of escort tug utilising diesel electric and battery power and featuring a totally enclosed winch.
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Schottel intensifies customer service
Propulsion and steering system manufacturer Schottel Group is regularly mentioned in Tugs & Towing when reviewing new tugs and a reorganisation within the group will now see greater benefits for its customers.