Vessels News – Page 99
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NewsAnother super-compact pancake motor
An American company Infinitum has developed a new concept of electric motor which they claim could represent the future for marine propulsion writes Dag Pike.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Despite Covid-19 disruptions, this month’s look at the world of tug construction has news of no fewer than 32 vessels either delivered or recently ordered.
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NewsOSD-IMT expands its tractor tug series
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands-based ship designer OSD-IMT has expanded its range of tugs with the unveiling of a new multi-purpose tractor tug design.
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SponsoredOXE Marine
We are constantly reminded by those who have come across our patented belt design concept for the outboard motor, as to how clever the whole design is. We call it a recombination innovation – meaning using best in class standalone innovations that have been well developed and combining it to create a highly innovative product that the customer wants.
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NewsSvitzer announces contract renewals
Svitzer has announced three contract extensions and a new towage service provision agreement demonstrating the global reach of major tug operators.
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NewsSalvage round-up
High-profile shipping casualties attract the mainstream media with little mention of potential disasters averted through timely professional salvage intervention including a handful mentioned here.
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NewsRetractable rim thruster launches
A German propulsion expert has launched a retractable variant of its rim thruster that covers the power range up to 500kW.
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NewsLow sulphur fuel not without problems
The IMO''s global sulphur fuel cap has not eradicated the potential threats from cat fines, sludge, compatibility issues, asphaltene and fuel stability that can damage the health and maintenance of diesel engines.
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NewsHealthy MoD contract for Barrus
Engine dealer and custom engine builder Barrus has signed acceptance of a new seven-year contract with the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), ‘for the delivery of engine support to maintain the capability of MoD boats’.
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NewsInnovative propulsor now incorporates electric drive
With the new electric Voith Schneider Propeller (eVSP), Voith is pushing ahead with the continuous electrification of its drive technologies.
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NewsWaterjets going electric all at once
Two water jet manufacturers, Hamilton and Doen, have almost coincidentally announced that they can offer water jets from their range adapted for hybrid diesel and fully electric operation writes Dag Pike.
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NewsHoward Arneson dies
Howard Arneson, the powerboat legend who gave his name to his famous surface drive system also used extensively in high speed commercial craft has died at the age of 99.
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NewsProduction starts for innovative electric motor
The company behind the innovative Volabo electric motor has announced that they have now put the motor into series production with the first units being available at the end of the year writes Dag Pike.
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NewsZero emissions ferries
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä will design and equip two new zero-emissions ferries. The ships are to be built for Norwegian operator Boreal Sjö at Holland Shipyards in the Netherlands.
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NewsCompact drivetrains enable hybrid CTVs
Two 35m CTVs that will serve Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm off the UK’s Yorkshire coast, are set to be among the first hybrid CTVs in the world.
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Castoldi distribution deal
Italian jet drive manufacturer Castoldi SRL has recently signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Spanish distributor Pasch y Cia S.A.U.
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Restructure at Torqeedo
Torqeedo, the German specialist company famous for its small electric outboard motors, has announced a reconfiguration of its management team.
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NewsEuropean country adopts hydrogen strategy
A European country has adopted a national hydrogen strategy with ''green'' sustainable hydrogen prioritised for investment to aid decarbonisation.
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NewsNew cost-cutting 300hp diesel outboard
Production has begun for a new 300hp modular diesel outboard that aims to reduce operating costs and minimise environmental impact.
