Vessels News – Page 177

  • The engine was designed for gas electrical and mechanical propulsion applications, notably in the offshore and cargo segments
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    New MaK dual fuel engine launched

    2013-06-20T07:30:00Z

    Germany based Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has developed a new MaK M 34 DF marine dual fuel engine platform for the commercial marine industry.

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    500 engine milestone for MAN 48/60

    2013-06-12T07:30:00Z

    MAN Diesel & Turbo has sold the 500th of its MAN 48/60 medium speed engine.

  • Onboard DC Grid is particularly beneficial for offshore vessels operating in DP mode, where average power demand is low
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    First Onboard DC Grid ship delivered

    2013-06-12T07:30:00Z

    The first vessel to feature ABB’s Onboard DC (direct current) Grid has been delivered to Norwegian offshore owner Myklebusthaug Offshore by Kleven Yard.

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    Finning’s support agreement with Serco

    2013-06-12T07:30:00Z

    Finning Power Systems, the UK’s sole supplier of Caterpillar engines has signed an exclusive £2.5m, five year agreement with Serco, the international service company.

  • Combi-Frame construction allows the 245 Jet to be installed either outside or inside the hull
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    Water-jet innovation debuts at Seawork

    2013-06-11T07:30:00Z

    Alamarin-Jet Oy is releasing their new product, the Alamarin-Jet 245, at Seawork International 2013.

  • A special test rig allows ‘Inversion Protected’ engines to be rotated through an immersion cycle and restarted within only 10 seconds
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    Restart a wet engine in 10 seconds at Seawork

    2013-06-11T07:30:00Z

    A new generation of ‘Inversion Protected’ engines will be demonstrated at Seawork 2013 by Oxfordshire UK based marine engine specialist E P Barrus Ltd.

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    Bespoke propeller helps barge transit the Wye

    2013-06-11T07:30:00Z

    Bedfordshire UK based propulsion specialists Clements Engineering responded to an unusual call recently when a 38m long Dutch barge needed to negotiate the River Wye from its resting place for the last 25 years.

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    Testing proves diesel biocide effectiveness

    2013-06-11T07:30:00Z

    Recent testing conducted at Edinburgh Napier University has shown to diesel biocide fuel additive Cyrus Eradicate to be effective at eliminating the nastiest micro-organism the US Department of Defence could find.

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    Marine engine range launched

    2013-06-11T07:30:00Z

    Power Train Projects (PTP), part of the Trinity Marinas Group, has recently launched a range of inland marine engines especially designed for such work.

  • Installing the new engines through the side of the hull rather than lowering them in from above and moving them forward saved money and effort
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    Repower rethink keeps veteran tug working

    2013-06-10T07:30:00Z

    When the opportunity arose for Ernie Catherwood to add another tug to his 14 boat fleet at Catherwood Towing, he did the math and took the deal.

  • A Dualis Advanced Series thruster with motor
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    MIT launch Seaworker thrusters at Seawork

    2013-06-10T07:30:00Z

    Marine & Industrial Transmissions (MIT) has launched a new range of AC Electric Thrusters, called the Seaworker, which will be on display at Seawork 2013.

  • The vessel will operate a demanding schedule with a weekly round voyage along the Norwegian coast delivering feed pellets to fish farms
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    First Rolls-Royce Environship delivered

    2013-06-06T14:42:00Z

    LNG as marine fuel has taken another step forward as Eidsvaag AS took delivery of the first vessel of the Rolls-Royce Environship range this month.

  • Duke II is designed and built to operate in the icy conditions of the Arctic Sea.Photo courtesy R & F van der Hoek – Lekko
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    Kooiman completes Duke II for use in Russia

    2013-05-21T07:30:00Z

    Duke II, a rugged and powerful twin screw anchorhandling tug has recently been completed by Shipyard Gebr Kooiman in the Netherlands at Zwijndrecht.

  • The LNG fuelled  propulsion system in both Bukser og Berging tugs was supplied by Rolls-Royce and AGA Cryo
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    Cooperation eases the path for gas powered tugs

    2013-05-21T07:30:00Z

    Sanmar, Turkeys leading pioneering tug building specialist, reports that its contract to deliver the worlds first Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) powered escort tugs for Bukser og Berging AS (B&B) of Norway, is proceeding smoothly.

  • The more sophisticated and powerful Ievoli Amaranth has taken over emergency response duties off the Dutch coast
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    TOWLINES

    2013-05-21T07:30:00Z

    On 2 May 2013 the Dutch company Seacontractors based in Flushing signed a contract with Damen Shipyards for two new Shoalbuster 2709 tugs of 40 tonnes bollard pull. Seacontractors already has an existing fleet of six Shoalbusters, including one 2709.To be named Sea Delta and Sea Hotel, the new tugs ...

  • Cabo de la Vela is one a pair of powerful Voith tractors built for Cerrejón based in Puerto de Bolivar, Colombia
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    Uzmar deliver two Voith tractors to Columbia

    2013-05-20T07:30:00Z

    The Uzmar Tug and Work Boat Factory in Izmit, Turkey has delivered a pair of powerful Voith tractors to Cerrejón based in Puerto de Bolivar, Colombia.

  • The new tugs are designed to withstand the rigors of Arctic operations
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    Three new Arctic class tugs for Foss

    2013-05-20T07:30:00Z

    The Foss Maritime Company, based in Seattle, USA, is to build the first three vessels of a new and innovative ‘Arctic’ Class of deepsea tugs.

  • The fire-fighting Damen ASD tug 2810s will be very similar to the recently completed Seaeagles Leader
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    Multraship order more ASD tugs from Damen

    2013-05-20T07:30:00Z

    The Dutch towage and salvage specialist Multraship is continuing its fleet renewal programme with confirmation that it has ordered two new Damen ASD Tug 2810 vessels from Damen Shipyards.

  • The prototype BRAtt (left) tries out the push knees on the new Suncor V a steel BRAtt 880–SU
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    The little Bratts are alive and well

    2013-04-30T07:30:00Z

    That new variants of the ultra-compact BRAtt are ‘turning heads and filling important industry niches’ is the latest news from British Columbia.

  • The French Government organised an towing exercise with the ETV Abeille Bourbon and the giant container ship CMA CGM Marco Polo
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    TOWLINES

    2013-04-30T07:30:00Z

    Smit Lamnalco has placed an order with Sanmar Shipyard in Turkey for the construction of two 34m long RAstar 3400 escort tugs with a bollard pull in excess of 85 tonnes astern, intended specifically for LNG terminal operations. The tugs will feature electric frequency controlled escort winches, lights and other ...