Vessels News – Page 152
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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.
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NewsSuzuki at Seawork
Suzuki will once again be showcasing its commercial range of four stroke outboard motors at this year’s Seawork International.
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NewsEnding in tiers
Reducing emissions from diesel engines has been on the engine development agenda for many years now. The initiative, with its various levels, or ‘tiers’ was started by in the US by their Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and similar standards have been adopted by the EU and IMO, the latter being ...
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NewsA mini tug with mighty punch
When the Suez Canal wanted to replace its fleet of 23 ft open mooring boats, they looked on the market and did not find any suitable candidates. There were plenty of fast RIBs with outboards or stern-drives, some slow steel boats, but very few if any boats fulfilling the required ...
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NewsLNG fast ferry
ABB, the power and automation technology group, has announced that the company has won an order to deliver complete electric power plant, electrical propulsion systems and an energy management solution for Estonia-based Tallink Grupp´s new liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered fast ferry.
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NewsPilots’ association chairman to give key address at Tugnology ‘15
The ABR Company has announced that Capt Don Cockrill, chairman of the UK Maritime Pilots’ Association (UKMPA), will deliver the opening address at Tugnology ’15, ABR’s biennial two-day conference which will take place in London on 19 and 20 May this year.
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NewsWärtsilä for barges
Two new jack-up barges ordered by the National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), based in the United Arab Emirates, will feature fully integrated Wärtsilä power generation and electrical and automation (E&A) solutions.
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NewsParental harmony for Nigerian dredging pair
A package comprising a tug and cutter suction dredger (CSD) have been supplied by Damen Shipyards to a long-term Nigerian customer and given names that translate into ''Daddy Sam'' and ''Mummy Sarah'' respectively.
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NewsArctic rescue twins delivered
Wismar based Nordic Yards have delivered the latest two in a series of high specification ice-breaking rescue and salvage vessels to the Russian Ministry of Transport.
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NewsDevelopments at Kotug
Kotug International BV have made two important announcements reporting a European merger agreement with fellow Dutch towage provider Smit and an exclusive deal for towage services in Rotterdam.
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Enquiry reports on Danish tug capsize
The Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board has reported on the foundering of the tug Dive Master while assisting the departure of a sail training vessel from Esbjerg in 2014.
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NewsThree more green tugs for Norway
The gradual introduction of ‘green’ tugs is continuing with an order for three dual-fuel escort tugs for Norwegian ship owner Østensjø Rederi to operate for Statoil.
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NewsVehicle carrier on the road to recovery
Copenhagen based Svitzer A/S have successfully concluded the salvage of the vehicle carrier Höegh Osaka following its high-profile grounding in the Solent in an incident attracting worldwide media attention.
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NewsRolls-Royce enters further into new markets
Rolls-Royce is expanding its global reach having secured new propulsion contracts in Turkey, Qatar and China.
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News10 years of IPS drives
Volvo Penta’s IPS drive system recently celebrated its first decade in production. As well as having a significant impact on the leisure motorcruiser market, this innovative drive system with its pulling propeller proved a hit for commercial vessels.
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UK vessel power funding
Innovate UK in partnership with Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has launched a funding competition for collaborative research and development projects to improve the ways in which energy is managed on vessels.
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NewsTrio of new tugs for Svitzer UK
The UK fleet of Svitzer Towage has received a boost with the arrival of three new tugs, two built in Vietnam and one in Turkey.
