Power & Propulsion – Page 33
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NewsElectric drive promises emissions reduction
Port equipment manufacturer Liebherr has developed a new low-voltage frequency converter system which promises significant reduction in energy consumption and emissions.
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NewsTorqeedo powers electric vessels in Vietnam
Torqeedo is supplying electric propulsion systems for a fleet of 15 new passenger excursion boats recently delivered to Vinpearl’s newest resort development at Hoi An, Vietnam.
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Methanol Institute welcomes IMO decision
Trade association The Methanol Institute has welcomed the decision of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to invite the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop a standard for methyl/ethyl alcohol as a marine fuel and a standard for methyl/ethyl alcohol fuel couplings.
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NewsDown Angle gearbox evolution
The Down Angle gearbox series WVSA which was launched by Reintjes at SMM 2016 will be presented at this year’s SMM as a “developed to the next level” product.
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NewsMulti-Engine Optimiser saves fuel and costs
Vroon Energy Services recently saved operators in the North Sea 100,000 litres of fuel using Ulstein PX121 VOS Partner with its mix of engines and the new Multi-Engine Optimizer (MEO) from Caterpillar (Cat).
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NewsWFS invests in upgrade and supply in Falmouth
In a bid to meet customer needs beyond 2020 World Fuel Services (WFS) is investing at its current supply location in Falmouth, UK, to upgrade facilities and introduce a new supply vessel.
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NewsCox unveils new high-power diesel outboard
Cox Powertrain has completed two successful distributor conferences which have taken place ahead of the launch of its much-anticipated high-power density diesel outboard, the CXO300.
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NewsScania and Nanni cooperate
Swedish engine manufacturer Scania has reached an agreement with French company Nanni Diesel that will allow Nanni to add two engines from the Scania range to its extensive offering of marinised diesel engines.
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NewsH2 boat will show zero-emissions are achievable
The quirkily named Water-Go-Round will demonstrate the viability of hydrogen fuel cells onboard supply vessels, ferries and a range of workboats.
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NewsAmphibious Energy’s EnergyPod
Dutch company Amphibious Energy has developed a transportable EnergyPod that can offer a source of renewable energy for offshore platforms reports Dag Pike.
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NewsFirst full-scale propeller blade demonstrator
Naval Group and Centrale Nantes have printed the first full-scale propeller blade demonstrator for military applications using additive manufacturing.
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NewsTwin Disc acquires Veth Propulsion
Twin Disc, Inc. has acquired Netherlands -headquartered marine propulsion specialist Veth Propulsion Holding, B.V. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
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NewsStart-up guarantees 10% fuel saving
A German start-up has launched a technology which it claims is capable of optimising the fuel consumption efficiency of all marine diesel engines.
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NewsVolvo Penta will introduce electric by 2021
Volvo Penta is to offer electrified solutions in both its marine and industrial segments by 2021 with the aim of becoming a driving force in sustainable power solutions.
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NewsPM motors deliver market leading efficiency
Danfoss (formerly Visedo) has successfully designed and delivered two Danfoss permanent magnet electric motors (EM-PMI) with synchronous reluctance-assisted technology for Veth Propulsion.
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NewsEnvironmentally-friendly dredger propulsion
Finish technology group Wärtsilä will provide the engines, propellers, and control system for a new hopper dredger being built by Damen.
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NewsABB technology for LDA’s second windfarm SOV
Maritime transportation group Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) will add a second 83 metre windfarm service operation vessel (SOV) to its fleet, featuring an extensive range of ABB’s technology, with the award-winning power distribution system Onboard DC Grid at its core.
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Energy storage for Fjord1 battery ferries
Corvus Energy has announced that it has been selected by Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to supply the Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for the shore stations at Brekstad and Valset, Norway.
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NewsMercury overhauls its outboard propulsion range
Barrus will be exhibiting some brand-new additions to Mercury''s commercial and leisure product ranges at Seawork International 2018.
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NewsCJR Propellers focuses on saving fuel costs for windfarm service vessels
This was the challenge facing Mainprize Offshore, who are always looking to increase efficiency. Therefore, improvements in propeller performance and vibration levels on their windfarm support vessels would lead to reduced maintenance levels, reduced docking, reduced failures and overall increase in efficiencies and cost savings.This led Mainprize to approach Southampton’s ...
