Vessels News – Page 152
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NewsNew Cat C8.7 diesel
Caterpillar has added to its range of marine diesel engines with a new unit that is available with a power output of up to 641 hp. A unique feature of this engine is that, according to Caterpillar, it is one of the first to be fitted with an electrically driven ...
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NewsBaudouin gets bigger
The latest developments from the French engine manufacturer Baudouin are two diesels that are based on the same engine technology. This company has introduced a six cylinder and a twelve cylinder diesel where the larger engine is two blocks of the smaller six cylinder unit.
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NewsCat hybrid system
The French Caterpillar distributor Eneria has worked with the Italian transmission specialist Transfluid and gearbox manufacturer Twin Disc to develop a marine hybrid system suitable for a range of Caterpillar diesels. The configuration allows a vessel to operate under electric power from 8 kW up to 300 kW and offers ...
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NewsPropulsion requirements for WSVs
German diesel engine giant MAN has released a short introductory guide to some of the very specific propulsion demands that wind farm supply vessels place upon their engines.
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NewsMore power and efficiency from Scania
The latest addition to Scania’s engine range for marine applications is now using the Swedish company’s XPI high pressure direct fuel-injection technology. The new V8 engine is now the most powerful engine in the Scania range, boasting up to 1,150 hp.
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NewsDiesel deal
Marking its return to the diesel outboard market, engineering company Yanmar Marine International has agreed exclusive distribution rights with German outboard manufacturer Neander Shark.
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NewsNew Shoalbuster for Abu Dhabi – three weeks early
Abu Dhabi Petroleum Ports Operating Company (IRSHAD), part of the ADNOC group of companies have taken delivery of a Damen Shoalbuster 2308, three weeks ahead of schedule.
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NewsUzmar delivers push-tugs for South American operation
Uzmar Shipyard in Turkey has delivered eight Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) designed push-tugs, part of an optimised tug-barge system delivering ore from Brazil down the Paraguay-Paraná river to Uruguay, a distance of 2,500km.
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NewsSanmar six for Svitzer
Denmark based Svitzer Towage have placed a significant order for six Robert Allan Ltd designed terminal escort tugs with Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar.
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NewsSouth Africa’s Hippo hits the water
The South African Navy has taken delivery of the first of two Damen ATD 2909 azimuth tractor tugs bearing the name ‘Imvubu’ meaning Hippo.
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NewsNeri orders its first Damen tug
Italian tug owner Fratelli Neri S.p.A. has placed an order for its first Damen tug which will also be the first ASD tug in the Mediterranean with a Damen render recovery escort winch.
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NewsMilestone Multi Cat delivery for MCS
Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) have taken delivery of their first Multi Cat 3013 adding to the Scottish company’s Damen built fleet and the first delivery from the Dutch builder’s Sharjah shipyard which opened in 2014.
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NewsA smaller EDDY is introduced
Following the entry into service with German tug operator URAG in Bremerhaven late last year of the ‘EDDY 1’ news of a smaller 24m version to join the EDDY Tug family has been announced.
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NewsChina joins the LNG-powered tug club
The recent delivery of Asia’s first tug powered solely by LNG provides an indication that the adoption of the fuel is attracting attention globally with elements of particular interest for Rolls-Royce and China.
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NewsSanmar delivers first of four tugs to Aqaba
Sanmar Shipyard are currently working on a major seven vessel order for Aqaba and recently delivered the ‘Hashim 3’ first of four Robert Allan Terminal RAstar 2800 tugs.
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NewsWaterland for Wagenborg
An expansion in activities for Delfzijl, The Netherlands based Wagenborg Towage has seen them adding to their tug fleet with the bareboat charter of the Damen Shoalbuster 3511 ‘Waterland’.
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NewsUnder the bonnet of Fairplay’s new tractors
Propulsion and steering systems provider Schottel Group have revealed details of the hybrid propulsion system installed in two tractor tugs delivered recently by Astilleros Armon Shipyard to Fairplay Towage.
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NewsBugsier orders its first Damen tug
Hamburg based tug owner Bugsier Reederei has placed an order for its first ever Damen built tug in the form of a ASD 2411 model to serve as a harbour tug in German ports.
