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NewsA new concept for marine electric motors
A German company has developed a new concept of electric motor suitable for marine use that offers more flexibility in the way that it can operate to make electric propulsion safer writes Dag Pike.
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NewsVessel design key to efficiency
The workboat sector should carefully consider the operational profile of a vessel before investing in hybrid and electric solutions to lower emissions, warns a naval architectural consultancy business.
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NewsShip repair services in demand
A UK-based commercial ship repair business has confirmed it is still busy working to keep vessels operational amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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NewsCox Powertrain developing production line testing
Cox Powertrain’s soon to be launched 300hp diesel outboard is being put through its paces at the company’s UK production facility.
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NewsTowing round-up
A number of towing reports are worthy of mention, four highlighted here including three involving Emergency Towing Vessels.
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NewsBollard pull calculator for marine pilots
A smartphone app has been launched providing marine pilots with a tool to calculate the number of tugs and power required in different situational and environmental conditions.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Time will reveal the implications if any of Coronavirus on tug orders, it is currently business as usual however including reports of a slow recovery in China.
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NewsIntelliTug sea trials successfully completed
Technology group Wärtsilä and PSA Marine have successfully completed initial sea trials for the IntelliTug.
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NewsEU project backs hydrogen fuel cell vessel
An EU-funded project is supporting the construction of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered push boat in a French city.
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NewsCapsized trawler salvaged
The typically innovative approach of the salvage industry has been demonstrated with the successful recovery of a capsized trawler off Denmark.
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NewsThe world’s most powerful electric outboard motor
The polar expedition cruise industry’s desire for zero emission passenger tender RIBs has driven the development of what is set to be the first electric outboard motor with usable horsepower.
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NewsBatteries crucial to cutting emissions
Batteries will play a key role in enabling shipowners to cut operational emissions and adhere to new regulations, an electronics company has stressed.
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NewsTug deliveries and design round-up
This month’s round-up includes a European theme with three deliveries and a design proposal for the world’s first LNG-powered shallow-water push boat.
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NewsCaterpillar success in the US and Turkey
Caterpillar Marine has reported on collaboration for the next generation of tugs in the US and provided further details of its first Advanced Variable Drive tug built in Turkey.
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NewsETA assesses the European towage sector
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) and Dutch consultancy company ECORYS have produced a study revealing the true economic impact of the European towage sector.
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NewsMultiple order success for Schottel
Propulsion system manufacturer Schottel has announced orders for no fewer than 22 azimuth thrusters for tugs in China, Turkey, Poland and the US.
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NewsSerco and Briggs bid for Royal Navy contract
Outsourcing company Serco and maritime services provider Briggs Marine are teaming up to bid for the Royal Navy’s next generation of marine services.
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NewsISU responds to coronavirus outbreak
Members of the International Salvage Union (ISU) have stated their desire to maintain a service as usual status during the current global Coronavirus outbreak.
