Ulstein has launched the Ulstein Power Variable Speed Generator (VSG), designed to optimise power generation on vessels by dynamically adjusting its speed to match load requirements. Together with technical measures and overall ship design, the operational results on...
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AVAT AND KBB COOPERATE IN TURBOCHARGER EFFICIENCY
A recent cooperation agreement between the two German technology companies AVAT and Kompressorenbau Bannewitz GmbH (KBB) is expected to help make turbocharger technology for large combustion engines even more powerful and efficient through digitalisation....
HiMSEN METHANOL PROPULSION ORDERED FOR FEEDER SHIPS
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery (HHI-EMD) has signed a contract with China Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company and Taiwan’s Evergreen Line to supply a total of 18 methanol dual-fuel HiMSEN engines (7H22CDF-LM) for six 2400 TEU container ships....
ORDERS COME IN AS FIRST MAN METHANOL RETROFIT UNDERGOES SEA TRIALS
MAN Energy Solutions reports that it has received multiple orders for MAN B&W G95ME-LGIM Mk 10.5 methanol engines to power a series of very large container vessels (VLCVs). The order brings the cumulative number of G95ME-C10.5-LGIM methanol engine orders to 95 at...
WÄRTSILÄ ANNOUNCES 25DF UPGRADE TO CUT METHANE SLIP
Wärtsilä has introduced its NextDF feature for the Wärtsilä 25DF dual-fuel engine, to reduce methane emissions while operating on lLNG to less than 2% of fuel use across all load points, achieving as low as 1.1% in a wide load range. According to Wärtsilä, NOx...
SCHOTTEL PROPULSION FOR FOUR NEW EPA4/CARB COMPLIANT TUGS
German propulsion company Schottel has been awarded an order to supply azimuthing thrusters for four new escort tugs for Seattle-based Saltchuk Marine. The contractual partner is Eastern Shipbuilding in Panama City, USA. With the decision in favour of Schottel...
SAIL POWER INSTALLED ON NUCLEAR TRANSPORT SHIP
Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) has become the first nuclear transport operator to install and trial wind assisted propulsion technology on its specialist ships in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint. In collaboration with UK renewable maritime technology developer...
WIND ASSISTANCE COMPANY TACKLES AERODYNAMIC INTERFERENCE CHALLENGE
According to Spanish eSail developer bound4blue, with wind power emerging as a key enabler for shipping’s green energy transition, the issue of optimising next generation sail technology to deliver maximum commercial and environmental benefits becomes ever more...
MAN TO DEVELOP AMMONIA-FUELLED MEDIUM SPEED ENGINE
Having designed and tested its first two-stroke ammonia engine, MAN Energy Solutions has now announced the launch of the ‘AmmoniaMot 2’ research project. Initiated by MAN with partners from industry and research institutes, the project aims to develop a four-stroke,...
WÄRTSILÄ AND QATAR SHIPYARD SERVICE MoU AIDS SUSTAINABILITY
Wärtsilä and Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which paves the way to formalise the cooperation between the two companies and ensures that vessels calling at Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions for repairs,...
WinGD INTRODUCES ENGINE OPTION FOR AMMONIA/LPG DUAL FUEL OPERATION
Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced an option for its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines to be delivered capable of running on liquified petroleum gas (LPG). The ‘pre-fit’ solution will be of particular interest to vessels under construction for the...
CLASS APPROVAL FOR HD HHI’S HIGH PRESSURE AMMONIA ENGINE
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has successfully developed an ammonia dual-fuel (DF) engine, a carbon-free fuel technology, and has received type approval from seven major classification societies. HD HHI recently conducted a successful type approval test for its...
SCHOTTEL TO SUPPLY PROPULSION FOR ELECTRIC AUTONOMOUS FERRIES
A series of four zero-emission and autonomous ferries to be built by Turkish Tersan shipyard for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1 will be propelled by Schottel EcoPellers. The double-ended vessels are said to be the first of their kind. Norwegian HAV Design will...