Power & Propulsion – Page 36
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NewsYanmar and ZF in small boat propulsion partnership
Yanmar has added a new small diesel engine to its extensive range and has combined its existing 4JH80 80hp diesel with a steerable propulsion pod in a packaged propulsion system that offers full joystick manoeuvring control.
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NewsHermod hits 200,000 operating hours
One of the engines powering the semi-submersible crane vessel (SSCV) ‘Hermod’ has passed 200,000 operating hours.
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NewsWingsail technology saves fuel and reduces emissions
Oceanfoil’s wingsail technology could achieve an average fuel consumption and emissions saving of 14% on a mid-sized tanker vessel.
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NewsWAAMpeller is first class approved 3D printed ship’s propeller
Following a rigorous testing process, verified by Bureau Veritas, the world’s first Class approved 3D printed ship’s propeller, the WAAMpeller, has been unveiled at Damen Shipyard Group’s headquarters in the Netherlands.
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NewsOrca Energy ESS will power a new Fjord1 all-electric ferry
Canadian supplier of Lithium Ion battery systems Corvus Energy has been chosen by Norwegian Electric System (NES) to supply a lithium ion based energy storage system (ESS) for a new all-electric ferry being built by Fjellstrand for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1.
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NewsDual-fuel MAN L23/30 engine passes TAT
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s dual-fuel MAN L23/30DF engine has passed its Type Approval Test (TAT).
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NewsProject to minimise the environmental footprint of ferries
A project to lower the environmental footprint of a new LNG fuelled ro-pax ferry has developed a new hull design to lower resistance, total propulsion energy demand and CO2 production.
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NewsIncreasing confidence in energy storage field
Energy storage product specialist Plan B Energy Storage (PBES) has achieved certification to ISO 9001:2015 which may indicate the market and regulators’ increasing confidence in the technology.
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NewsHydrogen power for diesel-engined CMB passenger vessel
The ‘Hydroville’, which was officially Christened by Belgian shipping line CMB at the end of November is claimed to be the world’s first accredited passenger vessel powered by hydrogen in a diesel engine.
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NewsBunker refuelling separation units
A new range of mobile fuel separation units enables vessels to refuel directly from the bunker supply.
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NewsJohn Deere launches new marine auxiliary engines
John Deere Power Systems has introduced marine engines specifically designed for radiator-cooled marine gen-set and auxiliary applications.
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NewsShoreham Port Authority sings the praises of Twin Disc marine gears
Shoreham Port Authority has reported over three decades of continuous use from its MG514 marine gears, which were installed on-board their vessel the ‘Aduri’ in 1984.
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NewsZF rolls out SUPERSHIFT 2 for further gearbox models
Marine propulsion specialist, ZF is launching its SUPERSHIFT 2 electro-hydraulic gear shifting technology for further gearbox models.
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NewsCox Powertrain Introduces new Dutch Distributor at METSTRADE
Cox Powertrain, the British company behind the development of the world’s highest power density diesel outboard engine, the CXO300, has announced De Wolf Maritime Safety as its distributor for the Netherlands and Belgium.
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NewsWorkboat Show premiere for Cummins’ latest, leanest, cleanest diesel
Cummins Inc. announced at the International Workboat Show the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 solution for its marine QSK38 engine with cleaner emissions and improved warranty.
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NewsAustralia’s first Damen dredger
The first dredger built by Damen for Australia is capable of working to depths of 15m.
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NewsYanmar at Europort
Yanmar Europe will be present at Europort 2017 in Rotterdam, in Hall 1 Stand 1220, promoting the company’s range of commercial marine products from diesel engines, transmissions to the new small diesel outboard developed by Neander Shark in Germany.
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NewsDown angle gearbox from Reintjes
As part of the company’s planned move into new areas, the German marine propulsion company Reintjes has introduced a down angle gearbox that is claimed to have advantages over conventional gearboxes.
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NewsYanmar D-Torque diesel outboard
The outboard engine market is dominated by petrol engines which are mainly designed for the leisure market so it was a new experience to start up a diesel outboard, the first to bear the Yanmar badge for 10 years.
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