Vessels News – Page 144
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NewsCat’s new hybrid thruster
Caterpillar Marine has unveiled a new hybrid thruster concept which it claims can offer dramatic savings in cost of ownership for operators. The company has announced that the first Cat Marine Hybrid Thruster system will be delivered to an undisclosed shipyard in Singapore and will be commissioned this year.
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News‘Pelagia’ generator repairs
Recently, Bakker Repair + Services inspected the main generator and four auxiliary generators of NIOZ’s flagship the ‘Pelagia’. These inspections showed that all generators needed immediate repairing.
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NewsElectronic drive controller
Marine Control Drives (MCD) from US-headquartered Twin Disc, split power from the main engine to another onboard system. The company claims its latest next-generation EC085 electronic controller adds even more versatility and precision handling to workboats using its robust MCDs.
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News25 years of Azipod propulsion
ABB, the Swiss makers of the Azipod electric propulsion system have claimed on the 25th anniversary of the technology, that it has saved over 700,000 tons of fuel for marine vessels so far.
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NewsVarioDuct nozzle
The new Schottel VarioDuct SDV45 high-performance nozzle is now available in the Rudderpropeller range from the German propulsion specialist. Schottel says it offers provable higher efficiency at open-water speed combined with ‘very good bollard pull’ values.
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NewsNAMJet’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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NewsLithium 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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NewsScania 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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NewsEngine 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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NewsEchandia 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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NewsSISHIP 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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NewsBold 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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NewsMermaid 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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NewsProteum 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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NewsMoskito - 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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NewsTsavliris 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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NewsISU 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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NewsWalk-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.
