Vessels News – Page 98
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NewsHarbour water clean-up boat is all-electric
A French-built aluminium boat is using the latest in electric outboard motor technology to offer a climate-neutral platform to clear up solid and liquid waste from inland waterways and harbours.
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NewsLithium battery research cooperation
US classification society ABS and China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) are to work together to research lithium battery propulsion for next generation vessels.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Developments with tugs of the future features prominently in this month’s Tugs & Towing, an LNG-fuelled pushboat included here in our delivery and order round-up.
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NewsAutonomous tug operation for Singapore
Technology company ABB has signed a contract with Singapore-based Keppel Offshore & Marine to enable autonomous tug operations in 2020.
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NewsTug grounding report published
The Accidents Investigation Branch Norway (AIBN) has published its report into the grounding and sinking of a tug off Farsund in 2017.
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NewsJapan develops electric hydrogen cell tug
Tokyo Kisen Co Ltd and Tokyo-based e5 Lab Inc have jointly developed a new concept design for an electrically powered, hydrogen fuel cell harbour tug.
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NewsA wave energy tug – something very different
Ireland-based Jospa Ltd has developed the intriguing concept of a wave motion-propelled tug being simple in principle but quite unlike anything before, in fact is it a vessel at all?
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NewsESS to power world’s first hybrid SES
An energy storage system (ESS) supplier has been confirmed for the world’s first hybrid surface effect ship (SES) for crew transfer.
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NewsPerformance monitoring saves fuel
A long-term collaboration on vessel performance monitoring combined with battery power usage is delivering operational fuel savings of 20%.
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NewsMAN engines to power ice-breaking tugs
MAN Energy Solutions has won a contract to supply fuel-efficient and low maintenance main propulsion engines for two new ice-breaking ASD tugs.
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News20hp tiller-steered electric outboard
A German leader in electric outboard propulsion has used the recent METSTrade show to launch its new 20hp (equivalent) tiller steered outboard motor.
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NewsBig ambitions for electric driver interface
A unique electric driver interface is being developed and tested to aid the transition into electric boating.
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NewsDiesel outboard trials generate high interest
The western North America distributor of the world’s highest-powered diesel outboard has reported a high level of interest following five weeks of on-water demonstrations.
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NewsHybrid emissions regulations help
A new rating for hybrid vessels with diesel power is in development to help marine stakeholders meet hybrid emissions regulations.
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NewsZF expands distribution network
Technology group ZF is expanding its product distribution to important European markets.
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NewsNew take on the diesel outboard boasts rugged simplicity
A novel type of diesel outboard that will challenge the existing engines currently on the market has been developed by Hyundai Seasall writes Dag Pike.
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NewsElectric ferry as bridge alternative
A commuter ferry powered by a pair of 8kW electric motors could provide a carbon neutral alternative to building an expensive new bridge writes Dag Pike.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
The drive for tug fleet renewal and upgrades shows no sign of abating with 13 deliveries and eight orders reported, most with a significant European involvement.
