Power & Propulsion – Page 55
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NewsGearboxes and controls for new design WFSV
The Northumberland UK based specialist aluminium boatbuilder Alnmaritec is fitting four shipsets of ZF 2000 V gearbox systems for its new Wave Captain class Wind Farm Support Vessels.
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NewsLess is more Phi-Drive is economical too
A new drive which utilises permanent magnets to give a higher power density with less weight and a smaller footprint, takes a lot of the complexity out of the drive train and gains efficiency as a result.
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NewsHigh Volts for Bolt 18’s electric propulsion
A pioneering installation of what is thought to be the first boat electric propulsion system featuring high voltages was launched in September.
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NewsDiesel-electric gensets power harbour tugs
Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the power system for four new diesel-electric powered tugs being built for Svitzer Australia Pty Ltd.
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NewsThruster orders for Scottish ferries
Rolls-Royce has won contracts to supply thrusters for two Scottish operators, Western Ferries and Orkney Ferries.
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NewsLightweight composite gearbox launches at SMM
Danish gearbox specialist Mekanord launched a gearbox which is up to 30 % lighter than traditional gearboxes at SMM in Germany.
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NewsNew Yanmar workboat engine at SMM
Yanmar Europe exhibited Yanmar commercial high speed (CHS) diesel engines for marine applications at the SMM 2012 trade fair in Hamburg.
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NewsRiver Rhine tanker runs on gas
A tanker barge built for Deen Shipping is claimed to be the first vessel on European waterways to be powered by a dual fuel system.
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Chinese order cheers Beta Marine
Gloucester UK based marine engine specialist Beta Marine has won a significant order to supply marine generator sets for a range of Chinese high speed patrol craft varying in size from 19m to 33m.
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NewsUltraJet 340HT bulks up the bollard pull
Ultra Dynamics has released a new waterjet model to its HT (High Thrust) range, the UltraJet 340HT. The new design allows for an engine input power of up to 410 kW (550 bhp).
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New concept hybrid transmission introduced
Italian manufacturer Transfluid has produced a new concept hybrid transmission which made its UK debut at the recent Seawork exhibition.
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NewsCat launches new workboat engine at SMM
Topping the bill for Caterpillar Marine Power Systems at SMM was the new C175-16 marine propulsion engine, offering the size, power and rpm to drive new, more profitable vessel designs for all segments of the marine industry.
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NewsABC extends workboat engine range at SMM
Medium speed diesel engine manufacturer Anglo Belgian Corporation introduced its new DL36 range of engines at SMM in Hamburg.
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NewsBespoke configurations of modular gearbox
At SMM 2012 in Hamburg, German marine gear systems manufacturer RENK AG revealed its new line-up of standard gear units, the T²RECS.
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NewsSchottel shows diversification at SMM
At SMM in Hamburg, German propulsion and steering systems manufacturer Schottel showcased both the ongoing success of its core business and its continuing drive to have 20% of its activities outside marine propulsion.
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NewsZero emission ferry nears completion in France
A new ferry nearing completion at the French shipyard of STX France Lorient will have a pioneering new type of electric propulsion.
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NewsFirst Voith Linear Jet will power WFSV
The new vessel propulsion system, Voith Linear Jet (VLJ), is literally taking shape at the Dutch foundry, Drunen, which has cast the rotor of the first VLJ.
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NewsTriple engines for DGzRS’ new rescue boat
The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) is modernising its fleet.
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NewsPowerful thruster for Savannah River ‘Belle’
Savannah, Georgia’s newest passenger ferry will be equipped with Washington USA based Wesmar’s model V2 18 inch all stainless steel dual prop, counter rotating bow thruster for docking and positioning.
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NewsNew Steyr series is launched at Seawork
Steyr Motors UK distributor, Mitchell Powersystems, had a well received opportunity to showcase the Austrian manufacturer’s new 6 cylinder marine diesel engines at the recent Seawork exhibition in Southampton.
