Power & Propulsion – Page 45
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NewsMore power and efficiency from Scania
The latest addition to Scania’s engine range for marine applications is now using the Swedish company’s XPI high pressure direct fuel-injection technology. The new V8 engine is now the most powerful engine in the Scania range, boasting up to 1,150 hp.
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NewsDiesel deal
Marking its return to the diesel outboard market, engineering company Yanmar Marine International has agreed exclusive distribution rights with German outboard manufacturer Neander Shark.
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NewsWorld’s first electric fishing vessel
Norwegian fishing company Øra AS has signed a deal with local shipbuilder Selfa Arctic AS to acquire the first Selfa Elmax 1099, which will be named ‘Karoline’. The boat will be tested in Tjeldsundet, Norway, in August 2015, according to the information obtained by the Norwegian Trade Council.
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NewsYanmar diesels for fast crew tender
The recent increase in offshore wind activities off the northern Dutch coast has led Ubels Offshore to expand its fleet with a fifth vessel. Operating from the port of Eemshaven, Henk Ubels Sr is said to be very satisfied with the Yanmar diesel engines, which power the fast aluminium crew ...
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NewsThe Hour of Power – Hybrid Marine Technology and Green Ports
In 2015 two significant developments are going to make many operators, owners and builders of professional vessels consider hybrid marine power. Firstly the new emissions laws in ports and secondly there is now an incentive for high technology manufacturers to invest in developing highly efficient batteries.
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NewsHybrid Marine Power & Propulsion Conference
The first international ‘Hybrid Marine Power & Propulsion Conference’ is being held at the RNLI Lifeboat College, Poole UK from 6 to 8 October 2015.
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NewsHybrid awards
The winners of the second annual Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards have been announced at a ceremony hosted at Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam.
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NewsShort sea batteries
Saft, which describes itself as ‘the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industry’, has won a contract to supply Li-ion battery systems to Imtech Marine, for a Scottish hybrid ferry.
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C32 powered patrol boats for Korea
Caterpillar C32 engines have been selected to power 16 new build Patrol Boats for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). Each Patrol Boat will be equipped with two Cat C32 main propulsion diesel engines and two Cat C9 ship service diesel generators. The first Patrol Boats will be constructed at ...
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NewsChinese diesel outboard challenge
A 60 hp unit is the latest diesel outboard engine to arrive on the market. Produced by the Chinese company Runsun this new outboard is part of a range of diesel outboards that are being offered into the European market.
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NewsMore info released on Voith Linear Jet
German propulsion company Voith has released further details of it revolutionary Linear Jet system at Seawork 2015.
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Gothenburg partnership
Volvo Penta has announced an agreement to work on diesel electric projects with its Gothenburg, Sweden neighbour Callenberg Technology Group — furthering its commitment to providing sustainable power solutions.
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NewsCat’s new tug azimuths
Caterpillar Propulsion is set to target the tug market with a new range of azimuth thrusters developed, says Caterpillar, to match the highest performance with the most competitive cost.
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NewsSuzuki’s full colour gauge
Suzuki has unveiled its new Multi Function Gauge with its unique 3.5” LCD colour display – claiming it is the first time an outboard manufacturer has offered a gauge with a colour LCD display as a genuine part. The new gauge displays a wide variety of information including engine rpm, ...
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NewsOptimising tug propulsion
At this year''s Tugnology conference in London, UK, MTU showcased its tug portfolio. On the second day of the event the company launched the the simulation tool which it has developed to optimise marine engines.
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NewsMercury’s diesel progress
US outboard motor manufacturer Mercury has developed a diesel outboard that is rated at 175 hp making it one of the most powerful diesel outboards now available.
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NewsMermaid Marine is appointed Lombardini distributor
Seawork 2015 will be used by Mermaid Marine to announce its appointment as UK distributor for Lombardini Marine engines and generators.
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NewsAccolade for the world’s cleanest ferry
‘Ampere’, the world’s first large fully electric vessel, has just received the Seatrade Clean Shipping award for 2015. Owned and operated by Norled and designed and constructed by Fjellstrand, the DNV GL classed car ferry is a fully battery driven catamaran made of aluminium.
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NewsDiesel distribution
Supacat Group companies, Supacat Marine & MDS Marine, have been appointed by Sweden based CIMCO Marine as the UK distributor for a brand new marine propulsion product, the OXE diesel outboard engine.
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NewsFinning and Napier turbochargers
Finning UK and Ireland is now an authorised service and repair agent for Napier Turbochargers in the UK and Ireland. The service and distribution agreement applies to any MaK or Cat engine installation using a Napier turbocharger and will see Finning’s engineers providing a comprehensive range of maintenance and support ...
