Power & Propulsion – Page 46
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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 ...
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NewsSpace saving jet coupling
UK driveline coupling specialist NDE Clarke Pitchline has launched a new water jet coupling designed to connect a large range of engines or gearboxes to water jets in a small space envelope.
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NewsA new breakthrough in marine propulsion?
Details from the latest sea trials of a brand new marine propulsion system that its makers claim can dramatically cut operating costs – while producing more thrust with less noise and vibration – will be revealed at Seawork International in June.
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NewsCombo clutch for hybrid tugs
German coupling manufacturer Vulkan will be showcasing a new shifting clutch combination transmission designed for hybrid tugs at Tugnology in London from 19th to 20th May 2015.
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NewsA sound investment
New figures from engine builders Caterpillar demonstrate that spending more on genuine engine parts can save vessel operators money in the long term. Peter Anscombe, Parts and Logistics Manager from Finning UK, the UK’s sole distributor of Cat engines, makes the case for using original manufacturers’ spares in place of ...
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NewsFPT to provide propulsion for two new Maltese ferries
Propulsion for two new ferries bound for Malta will be provided by engines supplied by Mermaid Marine.
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NewsAgco Power (Sisu) chosen by Exe Fishing
Exmouth based Exe Fishing has chosen Agco Power (Sisu) for its replacement engine.
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NewsNew variable speed generator from Fischer Panda
Fischer Panda has launched its latest variable speed diesel generator aimed at the smaller commercial craft and survey vessels.
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NewsAfrican hybrid
Cape Town-based Veecraft Marine believes it will be the first vessel construction and maritime engineering solutions company in South Africa to introduce hybrid-propulsion technology in locally-built commercial craft.
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NewsPermanent magnet drive trains
According to Finland- based propulsion specialist, The Switch, permanent magnet (PM) drive train technology for electric propulsion brings a powerful solution to the big diesel dilemma, which combines tougher environmental considerations with a long-term perspective of increasing fuel costs.
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NewsSmaller Azipod thruster
ABB, the Swiss power and automation technology group, has introduced a new addition, Azipod D, to its line of Azipod electric propulsion offerings. This new product will allow a wider range of vessel types to use this flexible propulsion system.
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NewsMotor/generator order
The Switch, a Finland-based supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet (PM) generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other renewable energy applications, has received another order to deliver two PM shaft generators to WE Tech Solutions of Finland.
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NewsSuzuki at Seawork
Suzuki will once again be showcasing its commercial range of four stroke outboard motors at this year’s Seawork International.
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NewsEnding in tiers
Reducing emissions from diesel engines has been on the engine development agenda for many years now. The initiative, with its various levels, or ‘tiers’ was started by in the US by their Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and similar standards have been adopted by the EU and IMO, the latter being ...
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NewsLNG fast ferry
ABB, the power and automation technology group, has announced that the company has won an order to deliver complete electric power plant, electrical propulsion systems and an energy management solution for Estonia-based Tallink Grupp´s new liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered fast ferry.
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NewsWärtsilä for barges
Two new jack-up barges ordered by the National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), based in the United Arab Emirates, will feature fully integrated Wärtsilä power generation and electrical and automation (E&A) solutions.
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NewsRolls-Royce enters further into new markets
Rolls-Royce is expanding its global reach having secured new propulsion contracts in Turkey, Qatar and China.
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News10 years of IPS drives
Volvo Penta’s IPS drive system recently celebrated its first decade in production. As well as having a significant impact on the leisure motorcruiser market, this innovative drive system with its pulling propeller proved a hit for commercial vessels.
