Vessels News – Page 117
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NewsEast of England dry dock busy with ship repair
A UK ship repairer has beaten records on dry dock utilization rates thanks to major engineering and fabrication projects.
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NewsJV set up to commercialise Hydrogen engines
A new joint venture aims to commercialise dual fuel diesel/ hydrogen engines as well as mono-fuel hydrogen engines for vessel propulsion, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsThe world’s most successful azimuth thruster
One of world’s leading manufacturers of marine propulsion systems, announced the 1,000th reference for its leading tug propulsion system.
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NewsEngine manufacturer takes stake in wind propulsion
As further demonstration of the fast-moving energy transition, one of the biggest names in ship propulsion engines has just signed a service cooperation agreement with a wind propulsion specialist.
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NewsFuel cells for cruise ships
A new project has been launched to develop a new generation of much larger fuel cells for use on seagoing vessels.
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NewsPowerful propulsion for eco ferry
The largest electric-hybrid ferry in Sweden is powered by two electric-driven POD propulsion units which enable it to operate with ease on a busy maritime route.
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NewsAIP for wind energy hard sail system
Approval In Principle (AIP) has been obtained for the design of a hard sail system which converts wind energy to propulsive force with a telescopic hard sail.
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NewsPhysical testing for propulsion research
Teignbridge Propellers recently invited a group of exclusive members of the marine community to experience the state of the art ‘HRV1’ research vessel in action.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
There are no fewer than 16 deliveries to report this month, eight of which are a series of Rotortugs for the same owner from two yards in Vietnam and China.
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NewsAtlantic rescue for Irish towing company
Ireland-based Atlantic Towage & Marine Ltd has completed a 1,200-mile round trip into the Atlantic to rescue a disabled cargo ship.
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NewsDesign award for Damen
Damen Shipyards Group has won a UX Design Award for the Human Machine Interface (HMI) element of its Next Generation Tug Series development.
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NewsNew faces at European Tugowners Association
The annual meeting of the European Tugowners Association has included election of a new board of directors and launch of a new video on safe and efficient harbour towage operations.
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NewsUK training for Australian tug masters
Three Australian trainee tug masters have completed their training in the UK tapping into the expertise of colleagues serving similar contracts half a world apart.
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NewsReport examines Canada’s tugs of opportunity
A Canadian research centre has examined the availability of tugs of opportunity on the Pacific seaboard and how they complement the country’s Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) provision.
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NewsSalvage round-up
This latest salvage round-up starts with news of a major challenge facing salvors following the capsize of a large vehicle carrier in the entrance channel to a US port.
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NewsPropulsion solution for high speed patrol boat
Volvo Penta and Swedish boatbuilder Marell joined forces to create the new Marell M15 patrol boat that was demonstrated at the DSEI event in September.
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NewsElectric drive with motor integrated
Full integration is the way ahead for France’s leading manufacturer of propeller drive systems, which is working on an electric version writes Dag Pike.
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NewsPropeller hub reduces cavitation risk
A new propeller hub shape greatly reduces the risk of cavitation, which might occur in demanding, high-load applications.
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NewsEuropean midrange outboard launch
Outboard motor manufacturer Evinrude used the recent Genoa Boat Show to launch its new range of E-TEC® G2® engines on the European market.
