Vessels News – Page 144
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NewsEnergy-saving propeller cap
Finland-headquartered marine propulsion giant Wärtsilä, says its EnergoProFin is ‘a state-of-the-art energy saving solution that increases propeller efficiency and creates fuel savings of up to five percent’. The solution is now available for both controllable pitch propellers (CPP) as well as fixed pitch propellers (FPP), yielding the same results in ...
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NewsSuzuki launches new remote control box
A new binnacle-mount mechanical remote control box has been launched by Suzuki at the Paris Boat Show.
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NewsOXE Diesel receives EPA Tier 3 and IMO Tier 2
OXE Diesel has become the first diesel outboard in the 150-400hp class to be fully approved for commercial use at sea in international waters.
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NewsTransocean Winner stranding and ETV provision under the spotlight
The House of Commons Transport Committee has heard oral evidence from five witnesses following the ‘Transocean Winner’ stranding earlier in 2016 including examination of ETV provision in UK waters.
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Ardent to the rescue in Hamburg
Salvage service provider Ardent has assisted in extinguishing a fire in a container vessel alongside its berth in Hamburg.
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NewsTwo more LNG-fuelled tugs on the way
Dutch maritime service provider Royal Boskalis Westminster has signed an order for two dual-fuel harbour tugs to be operated in Singapore by joint venture companies Keppel Smit Towage and Maju Maritime.
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NewsDeliveries and new offering from Sanmar
News from Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar this month includes addition of a new Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) designed Sanmar Exclusive tractor tug to its portfolio and delivery of two RAmparts 2400SX examples to domestic owners.
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NewsBusy times for Robert Allan Ltd
Canadian naval architect Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) is once again demonstrating a global presence with news taking us from the USA to Chile, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Dubai and Mauritius.
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NewsRolls-Royce to supply equipment for 13-vessel Damen order
Rolls-Royce is to supply propulsion and deck equipment for a major order awarded by Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) to Damen Shipyards for 13 tugs to service contracts in Texas and Valdez.
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NewsZamakona delivers number one of ten to Boluda
Spain’s Zamakona Yards has delivered the first of ten new design escort tractor tugs built to exacting and specific requirements, for Boluda Towage and Salvage.
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NewsCox CXO300 progress report
UK diesel engine innovator, Cox Powertrain, is entering the final development stages of its revolutionary new diesel outboard engine and to mark this progress has previewed the model at the International Workboat Show.
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New chief for MJP
Magnus Sörenson has been appointed the new CEO of Marine Jet Power (MJP) and will take up his position on 1 December 2016.
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Another hybrid ferry for Scandlines
Danish ferry operator Scandlines has named its newest hybrid ferry, the ‘M/V Copenhagen’. As part of the company’s ambitious environmental strategy, the new hybrid ferry will join the world’s largest fleet of hybrid ferries.
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NewsNew Tier 3 lineup from John Deere
US manufacturer John Deere Power Systems has announced that it meets U.S. emissions regulations with a complete new lineup of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Marine Tier 3 diesel engines from 74 to 559kW (99 to 750hp).
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NewsProteum expansion
UK engine company Proteum has expanded its engine repair and development capabilities by moving into a new facility at Hamble Point Marina near Southampton.
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NewsDual fuel drive for new German specials
Two new German multi-purpose emergency response ships planned for operation from 2019 will get dual fuel LNG/Diesel propulsion.
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Ship efficiency awards 2016 winners
The Ship Efficiency Awards 2016 took place in London earlier this month to celebrate organisations and individuals who are committed to driving ship efficiency.
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NewsVaripower hybrid generator system
A new generator introduced by UK-based VariPower is designed to bring new levels of efficiency to power generation. This new unit uses a variable speed DC generator which can be combined with a battery pack to produce a full hybrid power generation system.
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NewsWhen silent propulsion really counts
German mass market marine electric propulsion pioneer Torqeedo, has worked with world renowned broadcaster, the BBC to power its Natural History Documentary team in the Amazon, filming pink river dolphins in the water and jaguars from afar.
