Power & Propulsion – Page 50

  • The contract with Shipyard SA was signed in December 2013 and Wärtsilä's equipment will be delivered in the third quarter of 2014
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    Wärtsilä pushboat power

    2014-05-12T15:05:00Z

    A new, high quality, pushboat used to push barges convoys along the Paraguay River, will be powered by a Wärtsilä integrated propulsion solution.

  • Around 40 European river cruise vessels are equipped with Schottel's 'propulsion concept'
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    Schottel propels EU river cruises

    2014-05-08T15:45:00Z

    Germany-based Schottel is to equip European river cruise vessels with its ‘propulsion concept’ in the form of four Schottel twin propellers STP 200.

  • Saft lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems will power a brand new electric ferry boat for the city of Stockholm
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    Battery power for electric ferry

    2014-05-07T12:21:00Z

    France’s Saft, advanced battery designer and manufacturer, has received an order from ferry operator, Ballerina, for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems to power a brand new electric ferry for the city of Stockholm.

  • Suzuki will be showcasing new motors and boat packages at Seawork this year
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    Suzuki to showcase new motors at Seawork

    2014-04-24T12:15:00Z

    Suzuki Marine will be showcasing new models and boat packages at Seawork International this year – including the new innovative DF30A and DF25A outboards.

  • The engine for Torqeedo’s new 40 hp outboard will also be available as an inboard unit
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    Torqeedo expanding electric range

    2014-04-23T11:25:00Z

    German company Torqeedo, which has pioneered many innovations in the world of electric propulsion, has introduced a new 40 hp electric outboard.

  • Doen produces water jet propulsion units that can accommodate power outputs from 100 to 4,000kW
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    Thrustmaster takes on Doen waterjets

    2014-04-21T12:00:00Z

    Texas based Thrustmaster has acquired the technology of Doen water jets so that they can add these jets to their wide range of propulsion units.

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    Engine supplier teams with local boatbuilder

    2014-04-18T11:00:00Z

    Essex UK based Volspec Ltd supplied neighbouring boat builder CTruk with the first Volvo Penta commercial IPS900 system in the UK.

  • The Cat 3126TA is among the range of re-manufactured engines currently available
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    Re-manufactured engines from Caterpillar

    2014-04-17T11:08:00Z

    US engine manufacturer Caterpillar will be offering a new range of what it terms re-manufactured engines in the smaller size diesel engines in their range.

  • Stern gear is being provided by Teignbridge Propellers International
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    Fuel efficient ferries powering to Malta

    2014-04-07T07:30:00Z

    Propulsion for two newbuild 19m ferries will be provided by engines supplied by WaterMota, with stern gear provided by Teignbridge Propellers International. Both suppliers are based in Devon UK.

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    Get marine exhaust solutions at Seawork

    2014-03-31T07:30:00Z

    Experts from Halyard, which designs and manufactures bespoke solutions for exhaust systems, engine alarms, bilge water filtration, soot emissions and all methods to control noise and vibration, will be manning Stand B109 at Seawork 2014.

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    Waterjets contract Rolls up for workboats

    2014-03-31T07:30:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has secured a contract to supply water jets for three wind farm support vessels to be built by South Boats IOW for the offshore wind transfer vessel operator Seacat Services.

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    Go green and save money with FWE

    2014-03-31T07:30:00Z

    Inland waterway vessels upgraded with a view to environmental friendliness can ‘finance’ the upgrade in just five years by generating savings of €50,000.

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    Engine service agreement could net €40m

    2014-03-31T07:30:00Z

    Finland based engine supplier Wärtsilä has signed a three year service agreement with Dutch dredging and marine contractor Van Oord.

  • The Massey Shaw was moored alongside at the London Boat Show and gave several pumping demonstrations
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    Stern gear package for Dunkirk hero

    2014-03-28T11:00:00Z

    Bedfordshire UK based marine propulsion specialists Clements Engineering has been involved in many different types of projects during its 30 year history.

  • The jack-up vessel Vidar is equipped with four Schottel Combi Drives and three Schottel Transverse Thrusters
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    Thrusters package powers offshore jack-up

    2014-03-13T15:40:00Z

    The fleet of Hochtief has added a new member in the form of offshore jack-up vessel Vidar, which was developed especially for construction and servicing of offshore wind farms as well as offshore oil and gas plants.

  • ShoreBoX can be used by ferries and commercial vessels
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    Plug into shoreside power at Seawork

    2014-02-27T13:32:00Z

    Schneider Electric’s new ShoreBoX system aims to revolutionise the shore side power market because it is portable and modular and suited to all types of vessel.

  • Heavy-duty onboard equipment is pushing the diesel-electric revolution
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    Issues for diesel-electric development

    2014-01-22T07:30:00Z

    The push towards diesel-electric power generation is beginning to gather momentum as bigger cranes and powerful onboard equipment results in workboats, construction and lifting vessels facing a very variable power draw.

  • Captain Bernardo Herzer with one of his patented engine designs
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    Hypro Marine to distribute propane outboards

    2014-01-21T07:30:00Z

    Award winning USA based technology company LEHR is continuing its expansion into the European market with the appointment of Hypro Marine as its UK and Eire sole distributor for the latest innovation, the world’s first OEM propane powered outboard motor, including 2.5 hp, 5.0 hp, 9.9 hp and 15hp models.

  • Eileen McLoughlin is powered by twin Doosan 4V222TIH engines
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    Doosan power does it for Eileen McLoughlin

    2014-01-16T07:30:00Z

    The latest general purpose harbour tug designed by Macduff Ship Design and built by Macduff Shipyards has been launched, powered by WaterMota supplied engines.

  • Hydropack enables one diesel engine to provide propulsion and power all the equipment on board
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    Full power from Italian hydraulic drive

    2014-01-08T07:30:00Z

    An Italian company has introduced a hydraulic propulsion system that offers great flexibility in the way that it can be operated as well as claimed improved fuel consumption and reduced emissions.