Vessels News – Page 158
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NewsFirst high performance production diesel outboard to be launched
Over the years there have been many debates when comparing the benefits and drawbacks of various marine propulsion systems with numerous alternatives developed and launched.
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NewsEvinrude E-TEC G2
BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) has partnered with Piranha Ribs, based in Hampshire, UK to debut the new E-TEC G2 Evinrude outboard engine product line-up. According to BRP the new G2 boasts increased performance and fuel efficiency for both commercial and recreational users.
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NewsTeignbridge Propellers invests £1.1m in larger props
An investment of £1.1m will allow Teignbridge Propellers to manufacture and supply propellers up to 3.6m in diameter, opening up new markets for the British company.
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NewsBukh gains additional approvals for its engines
Bukh’s VGT series of engines have received US Environmental Protection Agency approval.
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NewsMercury’s commercial outboard range
US-based Mercury Marine, one of the world''s major outboard motor manufacturers, has introduced a range of more powerful outboard motors that have been specifically developed to meet the requirements of commercial operators.
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NewsTOWLINES (January 2015)
UK based Osprey Shipping have selected Landfall Marine Contractors b.v. as exclusive agency representatives for their latest acquisition, the azimuth stern drive tug ''Osprey Fearless''.
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NewsLast two of four for ARC Towage
Damen’s steady stream of new tug completions is continuing with delivery of the final two of an order of four Damen ASD 2810 azimuthing stern-drive tugs for ARC Towage in Trinidad and Tobago.
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NewsBarney is introduced to the water
Dordrecht based tug and workboat company Herman Sr BV are eagerly following progress with construction of their latest Damen Shoalbuster, to be named ''Barney'' with the completed hull recently launched in Poland.
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NewsA new tug on the Thames
London, UK-based marine services provider Livett’s Group have a new addition to their fleet of tugs and workboats in the form of the Delta Tug ''Gray Vixen''.
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NewsNew Voith tractor from Sanmar
Sanmar Shipyard in Turkey have come up with another innovative addition to their range of tugs in the form of a completely new design Voith Water Tractor from Robert Allan Ltd.
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NewsA buoyant response from Seaflex
A salvage operation of national importance carried out by Unique Seaflex and Salvesen UK has rescued the only surviving landing craft from D-Day in 1944 from the seabed in Birkenhead Docks.
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NewsBoskalis and Kotug merge European operations
Kotug International B.V and Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to merge their European harbour towage operations.
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NewsStans for Curaçao
On 9 December - five years after the delivery of two ASD Tugs 2810 ''KTK Tribon'' and ''KTK Barakuda'' - Damen Shipyards Group and Kompania di Tou Korsou (KTK) signed an agreement for the delivery of two Stan Tugs 1205.
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NewsJohn Deere expands marine Tier 3 engine lineup
John Deere Power Systems has introduced new propulsion ratings to its EPA Marine Tier 3 engine offerings. The new PowerTechTM 4045TFM85 propulsion ratings expand the John Deere Marine Tier 3 lineup with two ratings for continuous and heavy duty applications (M1 rating with 75 kW (100 hp) at 2400 rpm ...
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Diesel efficiency breakthrough?
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering have made exciting progress in developing a more efficient method to initiate combustion, which they claim provides a breakthrough, technological step forward in vessel propulsion.
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NewsTwin Fin award
The Caterpillar Propulsion twin fin system recently won the Technical Innovation prize at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa, Dubai – one of the highlights of Dubai Maritime Week 2014.
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NewsPropCad upgrade
Marine propeller modelling software specialist HydroComp has released a 3-year update of its popular PropCad software.
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NewsWhy replace when you can Reman?
Six sightseeing vessels on the UK’s River Thames have been operating successfully with remanufactured engines. For vessel operator Thames Clippers, exchanging with such overhauled engines represented an ideal solution because the catamarans were not out of service.
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NewsFerry power contract
Elkon a Turkish subsidiary of Netherlands-based Imtech Marine, has been awarded a contract from Sedef Shipyard (Tuzla, Istanbul) for the delivery of the electrical equipment, propulsion system and services for two Canadian Seaspan hybrid ferries.
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NewsGearbox delight
Transporting personnel and equipment quickly and safely by boat to offshore wind farms in all weathers requires reliable, efficient equipment. MPI Workboats, a UK-based operator of high performing, purpose-built wind farm support aluminium catamarans, has installed ZF gearboxes in six of its latest vessels.
