Power & Propulsion – Page 66
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NewsCall for shipping to accommodate biofuel
Lloyd’ s Register CEO Richard Sadler has called on the shipping industry to make preparations for the global drive towards biofuels and argues that if second and third generation technologies are successful then current projections of demand would see the world fleet unable to cope with the logistic demands.
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NewsOPV operators opt for new engine
Claiming to be the highest powered 1,000 rpm engine available, MAN Diesel’ s recently introduced type 28/33D diesel has already been selected for patrol boat applications.
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NewsClean Design Engine Production Skyrockets
Some 40% of the Rolls-Royce offshore vessel engines sold last year met the classification society Clean Design requirements, compared to 5% just two years ago. All the engines exceed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) standards for NOx emissions by 20%.
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NewsLow Emissions for High Capacity Ro-Ros
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) and Wallenius Lines (OW) have signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to build a new generation of four ro-ro carriers that will be the world’ s largest. The vessels are scheduled to be built in Japan at Mitsubishi’ s Nagasaki yard, with the delivery ...
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NewsWaterjets Wanted for Windfarm Workboats
Ultra Dynamics, manufacturer of the UltraJet range, report that waterjets are currently the first choice of propulsion for wind farm workboats due to the enhanced manoeuvrability they provide and the ability to hold station while work is being carried out: the latter being a key requirement when servicing offshore wind ...
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NewsSightseeing Power on the Cape d'Agde
Two new 12m purpose built sightseeing boats operated by Les Coches D' eau on the Cape d' Agde, a few kilometres from Montpelier in the south of France, have each been fitted with a pair of Perkins Sabre M92B engines.
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NewsEPA Announces Final Marine Engine Rule
In America, the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) responded to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’ s (EPA) announcement last month that the agency has finalised new emission standards for marine engines and locomotives by indicating that engine manufacturers are ready to tackle the challenges ahead.
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Quad Power for Fast Crew Supplier
The Netherlands' Damen Shipyards Group introduced their Fast Crew Supplier 5009 last year and five of the innovative workboats have already been sold, each powered by four Caterpillar 3512B marine engines.
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NewsOutboard Power for New Rescue RIB
Following reliability problems with their ageing inboard diesel jet driven RIB, Ryde Inshore Rescue service on the Isle of Wight UK decided to invest in a new boat and engine package.
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News$7m Research Into Propulsion System Coatings
A strategic alliance between Rolls-Royce and UCT Coatings Inc. is bringing new technology to the marine market and is about to start work on a $7m U.S. Navy research contract.
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NewsDiesel Electric On the North Sea
While diesel-electric propulsion continues to garner converts in North America, it is a more usual system in Europe.
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NewsEvolution Guides Cat's New MaK
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems began delivering upgraded C versions of the popular MaK M 25 series of marine engines from the first of this month. Since it was introduced in 1996, more than 700 M 25s have collectively logged over 11m operating hours as main propulsion engines.
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NewsLister Petter Back with Bio-Diesel
The venerable Lister marine engine which has powered so many inland waterway craft returns to the UK market in versions capable of running on up to 100% bio-diesel fuel (B100) through an expansion of a distribution arrangement with the Hendy Group' s Hendy Power.
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NewsThe 'Dokter' Seeks Emissions Cure
Dutch ferry operator Teso is claiming to be the first shipping company in the world to make use of environmentally benign GTL diesel-type fuel. The company' s ferry ' Dokter Wagemaker' , which carries goods, vehicles and passengers between Den Helder and Texel is trialling the new fuel.
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NewsFeeders Feast on Enhanced Diesel Power
MAN Diesel is enjoying continued success with its four-stroke heavy fuel engine, the type 58/64, which is proving popular for container feeder vessel applications.
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NewsYear End Surge for UltraJet
Ultra Dynamics has introduced a new JetMaster Joystick Control System driven by a programmable logic controller (PLC) which delivers enhanced manoeuvring power. The new JetMaster system provides features previously only available on larger more expensive ship board systems.
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NewsJet Propelled at Europort Maritime
Those visiting Europort Maritime 2007 will see that Hamilton waterjets have come a long way since Bill Hamilton designed and built his first axial flow waterjet in New Zealand back in 1956. Since then Hamilton Jet can take credit for over 30,000 installations and produces two Hamilton Jet ranges (the ...
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NewsHydraulic Power for King Harry Ferry
The ferry crossing saves motorists a 43km round trip but the stretch of water between the Feock and the Roseland Peninsula on the River Fal in Cornwall UK is only 300m wide. There has been a ferry crossing here for a very long time but in 2000 news came that ...
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JetMaster Extends Access to Joystick Control
Ultra Dynamics, which designs and manufactures UltraJet waterjet propulsion and control systems, has introduced the new JetMaster joystick control system. The new JetMaster Joystick is a budget priced, fully featured control system driven by a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
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NewsSeawork Debut for Yamaha Commercial Diesel
The first new commercially rated 285hp Yamaha inboard diesel stern drive units, designated the ME432Sti P2, made their debut at the Seawork 2007 exhibition in Southampton this summer. Yamaha Motor (UK) this brought their total available inboard range up to five models and eight variants, including Twin Rotating Propeller (TRP) ...
