Vessels News – Page 145

  • Argonon operates on the River Rhine using a mixture of natural gas and diesel fuel for its main engines and auxiliaries
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    River Rhine tanker runs on gas

    2012-09-18T07:30:00Z

    A tanker barge built for Deen Shipping is claimed to be the first vessel on European waterways to be powered by a dual fuel system.

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    Chinese order cheers Beta Marine

    2012-09-18T07:30:00Z

    Gloucester UK based marine engine specialist Beta Marine has won a significant order to supply marine generator sets for a range of Chinese high speed patrol craft varying in size from 19m to 33m.

  • The UJ340HT has a similar physical size and weight to the standard UJ340 waterjet
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    UltraJet 340HT bulks up the bollard pull

    2012-09-17T07:30:00Z

    Ultra Dynamics has released a new waterjet model to its HT (High Thrust) range, the UltraJet 340HT. The new design allows for an engine input power of up to 410 kW (550 bhp).

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    New concept hybrid transmission introduced

    2012-09-17T07:30:00Z

    Italian manufacturer Transfluid has produced a new concept hybrid transmission which made its UK debut at the recent Seawork exhibition.

  • The new engine is suited for offshore support vessel, tug, and workboat applications
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    Cat launches new workboat engine at SMM

    2012-09-14T07:30:00Z

    Topping the bill for Caterpillar Marine Power Systems at SMM was the new C175-16 marine propulsion engine, offering the size, power and rpm to drive new, more profitable vessel designs for all segments of the marine industry.

  • The new DL36 range will expand the ABC market to larger vessels such as ferries, coasters, offshore vessels, military ships, dredging applications and large tugboats
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    ABC extends workboat engine range at SMM

    2012-09-14T07:30:00Z

    Medium speed diesel engine manufacturer Anglo Belgian Corporation introduced its new DL36 range of engines at SMM in Hamburg.

  • The T²RECS is notable for its compact size
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    Bespoke configurations of modular gearbox

    2012-09-14T07:30:00Z

    At SMM 2012 in Hamburg, German marine gear systems manufacturer RENK AG revealed its new line-up of standard gear units, the T²RECS.

  • The jack-up vessel Innovation is powered by four Schottel Rudderpropellers of Type SRP 3030
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    Schottel shows diversification at SMM

    2012-09-13T15:46:00Z

    At SMM in Hamburg, German propulsion and steering systems manufacturer Schottel showcased both the ongoing success of its core business and its continuing drive to have 20% of its activities outside marine propulsion.

  • The design of this ferry and its innovative electrical propulsion system has been carried out under a research programme initiated by the STX France parent company
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    Zero emission ferry nears completion in France

    2012-09-13T15:45:00Z

    A new ferry nearing completion at the French shipyard of STX France Lorient will have a pioneering new type of electric propulsion.

  • The driveline of the Voith Linear Jet
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    First Voith Linear Jet will power WFSV

    2012-09-12T17:28:00Z

    The new vessel propulsion system, Voith Linear Jet (VLJ), is literally taking shape at the Dutch foundry, Drunen, which has cast the rotor of the first VLJ.

  • The MTU 16V 4000 central engine on the Harro Koebke is flanked by two 8V 4000 side units
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    Triple engines for DGzRS’ new rescue boat

    2012-09-12T17:02:00Z

    The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) is modernising its fleet.

  • Ocean Wave represents a new generation of deepsea tugs for the US offshore market
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    Ocean Wave - the first of a new generation

    2012-09-10T07:30:00Z

    Ocean Wave, the first of a new generation of four deepsea tugs for the fleet of the Crowley Maritime Corporation in the USA, has recently completed builders’ trials.

  • The RT Tough is seen in Teekay livery working with a large bulk carrier in Port Hedland. (Photo courtesy Marijn van Hoorn)
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    KOTUG and Teekay form joint venture

    2012-09-10T07:30:00Z

    On 15 August 2012 in the Netherlands, Teekay Shipping Australia Pty Ltd (Teekay) and the Dutch towage company KOTUG International BV announced the establishment of a new Joint Venture company.

  • Targe Towing has withdrawn from the Thames and sold two of this original trio, seen here in BP livery
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    Targe Towing withdraw from the Thames

    2012-09-10T07:30:00Z

    The Scottish tugowner Targe Towing Ltd of Montrose has withdrawn completely from towage operations on the Thames.

  • MSC Flaminia, seen from the Fairmount Expedition during fire fighting operations. (Photo courtesy Reederei NSB)
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    MSC Flaminia – a marathon salvage operation

    2012-09-10T07:30:00Z

    The crippled containership MSC Flaminia finally reached a sheltered position off the UK coast of Cornwall on 28 August after a marathon towage and salvage operation lasting over six weeks.

  • The new Azmuthal Friction Free Towing Point will reduce wear on towlines
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    Dutch invention helps prevent towline failure

    2012-08-14T07:30:00Z

    The Rotterdam based shipping company Rotortug (KST) BV and ASD Ship Design from Alblasserdam have invented a revolutionary device to prevent towline failures on tugs, due to chafing against a fixed ‘staples’ and fairleads.

  • Richard Knight will remain Chairman of the ETA for a further term
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    European Tug Owners meet in Finland

    2012-08-14T07:30:00Z

    Members of the European Tugowners Association (ETA) gathered in Turku, Finland, for its 49th Annual Meeting and Conference hosted by Finnish member Alfons Håkans Oy.

  • Voith tractor ‘40’ is one of four new tugs for the Antwerp Port Authority
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    The first of four new tractors arrive in Antwerp

    2012-08-14T07:30:00Z

    At the end of June the first of four new Voith propelled tractor tugs ordered by the Antwerp Port Authority arrived from the Union Naval Valencia (UNV) shipyard in Spain.

  • El Mous’if, the second high performance rescue tug for Algeria, has left the UK after trials and training
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    TOWLINES

    2012-08-14T07:30:00Z

    Royal Boskalis Westminster NV has announced that its associated company Smit Lamnalco has been awarded a 10 year contract, with additional options for extensions, by Esso Highland (a subsidiary of ExxonMobil) to provide terminal services at the Papua New Guinea liquefied natural gas (PNG LNG) export terminal near Port Moresby. ...

  • Rimfaxe R and Laurie M loaded for shipping to Australia. Photo: Lekko
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    Six Shoalbusters head for Australia

    2012-08-13T07:30:00Z

    A total of five Damen Shoalbusters have recently been purchased from owners in the Netherlands for use in Australia.