News 2-4 – Page 96
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NewsIncreasing confidence in energy storage field
Energy storage product specialist Plan B Energy Storage (PBES) has achieved certification to ISO 9001:2015 which may indicate the market and regulators’ increasing confidence in the technology.
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NewsTight squeeze canal tow for cruise ship section
Rotterdam-based Kotug and Hamburg-based Bugsier Reederei have played a key role in the towing of the first of two engine room sections through the Kiel canal locks with a gap of just centimetres each side.
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NewsHydrogen power for diesel-engined CMB passenger vessel
The ‘Hydroville’, which was officially Christened by Belgian shipping line CMB at the end of November is claimed to be the world’s first accredited passenger vessel powered by hydrogen in a diesel engine.
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NewsBunker refuelling separation units
A new range of mobile fuel separation units enables vessels to refuel directly from the bunker supply.
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NewsJohn Deere launches new marine auxiliary engines
John Deere Power Systems has introduced marine engines specifically designed for radiator-cooled marine gen-set and auxiliary applications.
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NewsShoreham Port Authority sings the praises of Twin Disc marine gears
Shoreham Port Authority has reported over three decades of continuous use from its MG514 marine gears, which were installed on-board their vessel the ‘Aduri’ in 1984.
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NewsZF rolls out SUPERSHIFT 2 for further gearbox models
Marine propulsion specialist, ZF is launching its SUPERSHIFT 2 electro-hydraulic gear shifting technology for further gearbox models.
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NewsCox Powertrain Introduces new Dutch Distributor at METSTRADE
Cox Powertrain, the British company behind the development of the world’s highest power density diesel outboard engine, the CXO300, has announced De Wolf Maritime Safety as its distributor for the Netherlands and Belgium.
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NewsWorkboat Show premiere for Cummins’ latest, leanest, cleanest diesel
Cummins Inc. announced at the International Workboat Show the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 solution for its marine QSK38 engine with cleaner emissions and improved warranty.
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NewsFloating turbines and giant container ships keeping Boluda busy
Boluda France has reported on two towing operations perhaps routine, but of interest involving France’s first floating offshore wind turbine and assisting one of the world’s largest container ships.
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NewsGrand naming for Østensjø’s dual-fuel trio
Three of the more notable tugs deliveries in recent times have now completed the process of their entry into service with the traditional name-giving ceremony at Hammerfest in Norway.
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NewsNew eco-friendly tug designs from Wärtsilä
Helsinki-based technology group Wärtsilä has introduced three new tug designs featuring its HY propulsion system adding to designs and innovations aimed at addressing environmental and efficiency issues.
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NewsDamen opens its doors for another Workboat Festival
Damen Shipyards has thrown open its doors for the second year to an invited audience of clients, industry partners and media representatives including from ‘MJ’, showcasing its range of workboats.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
This month’s look at new arrivals to the tug world together with recent orders, as usual concerns news with predominantly European involvement but also from further afield of industry interest.
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NewsAustralia’s first Damen dredger
The first dredger built by Damen for Australia is capable of working to depths of 15m.
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NewsYanmar at Europort
Yanmar Europe will be present at Europort 2017 in Rotterdam, in Hall 1 Stand 1220, promoting the company’s range of commercial marine products from diesel engines, transmissions to the new small diesel outboard developed by Neander Shark in Germany.
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NewsDown angle gearbox from Reintjes
As part of the company’s planned move into new areas, the German marine propulsion company Reintjes has introduced a down angle gearbox that is claimed to have advantages over conventional gearboxes.
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NewsYanmar D-Torque diesel outboard
The outboard engine market is dominated by petrol engines which are mainly designed for the leisure market so it was a new experience to start up a diesel outboard, the first to bear the Yanmar badge for 10 years.
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