News 2-4 – Page 63
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NewsVision Marine’s most powerful electric outboard
Canadian company Vision Marine was established to develop and market a range of electrically powered leisure boats but has now moved on to develop what they claim is the ''World’s most powerful electric outboard''.
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Japanese big hitters partner on hydrogen push
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., and Japan Engine Corporation have formed a consortium of Japanese engine manufacturers to pursue joint development of hydrogen fueled marine engines for ocean-going and coastal vessels.
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NewsSerious inroad into the UK pilot boat propulsion market.
A German manufacturer is entering the UK pilot boat market with a hefty order of 18 diesel engines for boats in build over the next 5 years.
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NewsElectric pod drive for small commercial vessels
Fischer Panda UK has strengthened its range of advanced electric drive systems with the launch of a new robust and dependable pod solution for smaller commercial applications.
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NewsUpgrades for Paraná River pushboat fleet
South America’s Atria Logistics is making progress with the retrofit of its pushboat fleet with Thorndon’s water lubricated tailshaft and rudder bearings.
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NewsBiomethanol propulsion for a shallow draft fast ferry
A Dutch naval architecture company has been evaluating the potential of biomethanol as fuel for a carbon-neutral ferry.
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NewsElectric propulsion greens shipping
One electric propulsion solution is being celebrated for 30 years of service in aiding efficiency, sustainability and reliability.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
This month’s review covers tug deliveries and orders from European shipyards and a series of newbuildings from an Ohio USA-based yard with European connections.
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NewsRemote tugs a step closer
Svitzer, Kongsberg Maritime and classification society ABS have signed an agreement to jointly develop RECOTUG, the ‘world’s first fully operational and remotely-controlled tug’.
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NewsMaking the towing connection quick and easy
Maritime and offshore synthetic fibre and steel wire rope manufacturer Lankhorst Ropes has introduced Lankoloop, described as the world’s quickest and easiest towing and mooring connection.
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NewsSAAM completes acquisition of Intertug
SAAM Towage has completed its acquisition of 70% of fellow South American tug operator Intertug in a deal valued at US$49.7M.
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NewsISU working to revise wreck removal contracts
A high-powered group representing International Salvage Union (ISU) members are working with other parties to revise wreck removal contracts.
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NewsBusy winter for Scottish tugs
As the UK gradually emerges from winter we look back at activities that have kept the country’s northern towage fleet busy.
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NewsPropulsion focus for 4th CMN webinar
With over 350 delegates registered already with six weeks still to go, The Commercial Marine Network’s fourth decarbonisation webinar, sponsored by Castoldi, is gathering considerable momentum.
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NewsDeepspeed aims for larger units
Italian company DeepSpeed which has developed an innovative concept of electric pod drive is now changing its focus towards larger versions after a successful fund raising drive.
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VHF wireless charging for vessels
A UK company is working hard to develop a new type of charging system for electric vessels which it claims could have a big impact on marine operations.
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News16-cylinder diesel meets toughest US regulations
Rolls-Royce has received EPA Tier 4 certification for its MTU propulsion systems based on its Series 4000 M65L 16-cylinder diesel engines.
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NewsNew rules published for wind propulsion systems
A global classification society is helping lead the charge towards decarbonisation with its recent publication of new rules for wind propulsion systems.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Amid a backlog of deliveries and orders building up we focus this month on two significant new tug arrivals and orders involving European shipyards.
