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NewsSpace saving jet coupling
UK driveline coupling specialist NDE Clarke Pitchline has launched a new water jet coupling designed to connect a large range of engines or gearboxes to water jets in a small space envelope.
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NewsA new breakthrough in marine propulsion?
Details from the latest sea trials of a brand new marine propulsion system that its makers claim can dramatically cut operating costs – while producing more thrust with less noise and vibration – will be revealed at Seawork International in June.
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NewsCombo clutch for hybrid tugs
German coupling manufacturer Vulkan will be showcasing a new shifting clutch combination transmission designed for hybrid tugs at Tugnology in London from 19th to 20th May 2015.
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NewsA sound investment
New figures from engine builders Caterpillar demonstrate that spending more on genuine engine parts can save vessel operators money in the long term. Peter Anscombe, Parts and Logistics Manager from Finning UK, the UK’s sole distributor of Cat engines, makes the case for using original manufacturers’ spares in place of ...
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NewsFPT to provide propulsion for two new Maltese ferries
Propulsion for two new ferries bound for Malta will be provided by engines supplied by Mermaid Marine.
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NewsAgco Power (Sisu) chosen by Exe Fishing
Exmouth based Exe Fishing has chosen Agco Power (Sisu) for its replacement engine.
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NewsNew variable speed generator from Fischer Panda
Fischer Panda has launched its latest variable speed diesel generator aimed at the smaller commercial craft and survey vessels.
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NewsRecovering trapped oil from sunken wrecks
Norwegian company Miko Marine have developed a tool to quickly and economically recover trapped oil from sunken vessels before it has a chance to escape and cause environmental damage.
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NewsCoping with maritime accidents and emergencies
Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, supported by the International Salvage Union, Safety4Sea and Lloyd’s List are holding a seminar, Managing Maritime Accidents & Emergencies on how to cope when disaster strikes at sea.
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NewsDamen’s Shoalbuster gets bigger
Van Wijngaarden Marine Services, based in Sliedrecht the Netherlands are demonstrating their faith in Damen’s Shoalbuster series of tugs with an order for what will be their fourth example, and a new model Shoalbuster.
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NewsProfits up for Boskalis’ towage arm
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. have published their 2014 annual report announcing increased overall profits, their towage division dominated by their various joint ventures.
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NewsNo-nonsense guide for safe harbour towage
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) have published guidelines for safe harbour towage operations which should be compulsory reading for every crew member of vessels involved with ship-assist towing.
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NewsALP Maritime expansion - the next step
The next step in ALP Maritime Services’ expansion plan is underway with their taking over of the first two of six tugs from the fleet of Harms Bergung.
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NewsURAG takes the green road
German tug owner Unterweser Reederei GmbH (URAG) has reported on its measures to join the current drive in the tug world aimed at reducing fuel consumption and lowering emissions.
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NewsAncona tug fleet boosted with Damen order
CORIMA, part of the Italian Gesmar Group have ordered a Damen ASD Tug 2810 with duties including operations in demanding conditions at two offshore oil terminals in the Adriatic Sea.
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NewsAfrican hybrid
Cape Town-based Veecraft Marine believes it will be the first vessel construction and maritime engineering solutions company in South Africa to introduce hybrid-propulsion technology in locally-built commercial craft.
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NewsPermanent magnet drive trains
According to Finland- based propulsion specialist, The Switch, permanent magnet (PM) drive train technology for electric propulsion brings a powerful solution to the big diesel dilemma, which combines tougher environmental considerations with a long-term perspective of increasing fuel costs.
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NewsSmaller Azipod thruster
ABB, the Swiss power and automation technology group, has introduced a new addition, Azipod D, to its line of Azipod electric propulsion offerings. This new product will allow a wider range of vessel types to use this flexible propulsion system.
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NewsMotor/generator order
The Switch, a Finland-based supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet (PM) generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other renewable energy applications, has received another order to deliver two PM shaft generators to WE Tech Solutions of Finland.
