Power & Propulsion – Page 45
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NewsBaudouin gets bigger
The latest developments from the French engine manufacturer Baudouin are two diesels that are based on the same engine technology. This company has introduced a six cylinder and a twelve cylinder diesel where the larger engine is two blocks of the smaller six cylinder unit.
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NewsCat hybrid system
The French Caterpillar distributor Eneria has worked with the Italian transmission specialist Transfluid and gearbox manufacturer Twin Disc to develop a marine hybrid system suitable for a range of Caterpillar diesels. The configuration allows a vessel to operate under electric power from 8 kW up to 300 kW and offers ...
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NewsPropulsion requirements for WSVs
German diesel engine giant MAN has released a short introductory guide to some of the very specific propulsion demands that wind farm supply vessels place upon their engines.
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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.
