Power & Propulsion – Page 55
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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.
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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.
