Caterpillar Marine has received DNV Approval in Principle (AiP) for the Cat 3500E methanol-ready marine main and auxiliary engines. The DNV approval and class notation are said to validate Caterpillar Marine’s methanol-ready dual-fuel engine solution. The Cat 3500E...
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‘LISTENING’ FUEL SENSOR HELPS GUARD AGAINST EXCESS EMISSIONS
Condition monitoring company CM Technologies (CMT) has added a fuel injection acoustic emission sensor to its proprietary Premet X range of two- and four-stroke diesel engine performance indicators. The new device allows engineers to monitor the acoustic signature of...
ECHANDIA ESTABLISHES BATTERY PRODUCTION IN USA
In response to the rapidly increased demand in the maritime electrification sector in the Americas, Swedish company Echandia has chosen to set up a production facility in Washington State, where it will begin producing its advanced maritime battery system. Echandia...
METHANOL RETROFITS OFFERED FOR MAN FOUR-STROKE ENGINES
MAN PrimeServ, the after-sales brand of MAN Energy Solutions, has announced that, from 2025, it will offer a retrofit package for the conversion of conventional MAN four-stroke engines already in the field to dual-fuel methanol operation. Customers will initially be...
WÄRTSILÄ ELECTRIFICATION SUPPORTS CSL’S EMISSION TARGETS
Wärtsilä is to supply a hybrid-electric propulsion system for an 11,000 dwt limestone carrier contracted by Montreal-based CSL Group (CSL) with CCCC Shanghai Equipment Engineering and Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding. The order reflects CSL’s focus on reducing its...
NYK GROUP INSTALS FIRST WIND ASSISTANCE ON BULKER
NYK Group company NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) has installed two wind-assisted ship-propulsion units on the bulk carrier 'NBA Magritte' at the port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the first time a unit of this type has been installed on an NYK Group vessel. The VentoFoil...
ABB PROPULSION FOR WSF’S FIVE NEW HYBRID FERRIES
ABB has been awarded a contract by Washington State Ferries (WSF) to serve as the propulsion single source vendor (PSSV) for its new hybrid electric 160-vehicle capacity ferries. This project is considered a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable...
MOL INVESTS IN HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINES FOR THE FUTURE
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced its intent to invest in UK company Carnot which is developing technology for highly efficient engines using heat-resistant materials. This project has been led by MOL (Europe Africa). Engines made from conventional metals require...
GUANGZHOU REACHES 100-ENGINE LANDMARK
Guangzhou Diesel Engine Factory (GDF), the Chinese licensee for UE engines designed by Japan Engine Corporation (J-Eng), has announced that its cumulative UE Engine production has exceeded 100 units. GDF claims to be the leading medium-speed engine manufacturer in...
DAMEN ADDS SUSTAINABILITY TO VOLVO PENTA ENGINE
Damen Shipyards Group has introduced a new engine known as the Damen D16, which has recently been awarded EU stage V certification and is based on the Volvo Penta D16 IMO II, combined with a Damen marine emission reduction system. The D16's aftertreatment system was...
INTEGRATED WÄRTSILÄ PROPULSION PACKAGE HELPS JAMES FISHER REACH DECARBONISATION GOAL
Wärtsilä will supply a fully integrated, mechanical drive, propulsion package for new 6000 dwt LNG-fuelled tankers being built for UK fleet operator, James Fisher Everard, part of the James Fisher group of companies. The ships are under construction by China Merchants...
POLLUTION-FREE SHAFT BEARINGS ORDERED FOR WIND ASSISTED CRUISESHIPS
French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique has ordered Compac seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearings from Thordon Bearings of Canada for installation to a pair of wind-assisted passenger ships operated by travel operator Accor. When the first 220m, 22,300gt...
STEERPROP THRUSTERS FOR SUSTAINABLE CABLE-LAYER
Steerprop of Finland will supply the propulsion system for a new cable laying vessel, which will help to maintain environmental performance and provide the manoeuvrability needed for operations in and around deeper offshore power projects. Set to be delivered in 2026,...