MAN PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales division, has signed a cooperation agreement with Latsco Marine Management (LMM), a specialist in the operation and management of a diverse fleet including product carriers, large crude carriers and gas carriers....
Marine propulsion & machinery news
MoU SIGNED FOR KOREAN NUCLEAR-PROPULSION PROJECT
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has joined forces with Zodiac Maritime, HD KSOE and KEPCO E&C in a joint development project for the research and development of nuclear-propelled ship designs, including bulk carriers and containerships, with the parties signing a memorandum...
MITSUI E&S TAMANO WORKS BECOMES WinGD LICENSEE
Swiss marine power company WinGD has concluded an agreement with Mitsui E&S Diesel United (MESDU), part of the Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding group, that will see WinGD engines being built at its main Tamano factory for the first time. The agreement adds...
THRUSTER UPDATE ON CROATIAN FERRY SAVES COSTS AND IMPROVES PERFORMANCE
German propulsion company Schottel reports that earlier in 2023 the Croatian ferry 'Krk' operated by the national Jadrolinija shipping company was retrofitted to cater for a new route with stronger winds and currents. For this purpose, the open propellers of the Krk’s...
FIRST WinGD X7X62DF-S2.0 ENGINES ORDERED FROM MITSUI WITH VCR
Mitsui E&S DU has received an order for two 7X62DF-S2.0 engines from the domestic shipyard, being the first order for these engines which are described as the next generation of LNG-fuelled two-stroke engines. The engines will be installed in car carriers that...
BRUNVOLL THRUSTERS TO EQUIP LOW-EMISSION FISHING VESSEL
Brunvoll has recently signed contract with Westcon Yards for the delivery of various products to a new low-emissions fishing vessel for owners MV Quantus and Peter & J. Johnstone, based in Peterhead, UK. The delivery will include a retractable Azimuth Combi...
HYBRID PROPULSION FOR NOWEGIAN CARGO VESSELS
Wärtsilä is to supply an integrated hybrid propulsion solution for three new self-discharging cargo vessels being built at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands for Norwegian shipowner Aasen Shipping. As part of the solution, the ships will feature the latest...
BERG PROPULSION BOOSTS FUEL EFFICIENCY FOR COASTAL FLEET
Swedish shipowner Erik Thun Group has selected Berg Propulsion’s Dynamic Drive technology to optimise efficiency on board all 10 of its latest newbuildings, following successful pilot installations which exceeded energy efficiency gain expectations. On trials, the...
MAN MAIN ENGINES AND GENSETS FOR FUEL-EFFICENT FRIGATES
Damen Shipyards Group company Damen Naval, based in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, has contracted MAN Energy Solutions to supply the propulsion engines and gensets for four newbuilding Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates. The order consists of eight MAN 20V28/33D STC...
COSCO AND MAN ES PARTNER FOR METHANOL RETROFITS
Cosco Heavy Industry Shanghai has signed a contract with MAN Energy Solutions for the methanol retrofit of four main engines from Cosco Line’s ‘Camellia’ and ‘Virgo’ class vessels – 13,800 and 20,000 TEU respectively. Currently equipped with single-fuel MAN B&W...
MAN METHANOL POWER FOR LAURITZEN BULKER NEWBUILDS
Japanese yard Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has ordered three MAN B&W 7G50ME-C9.6-LGIM (Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) main engines in connection with the building of three 81,200 dwt bulk carriers for Danish shipping company, J Lauritzen. Each engine will feature MAN...
NEW WÄRTSILÄ SHAFT SOLUTION MINIMISES POLLUTION RISK
Wärtsilä has announced the introduction of EvoTube, described as a breakthrough in Shaft Line technology, poised to redefine efficiency and environmental responsibility in marine propulsion systems. EvoTube is a significantly simplified system with fewer components...
ICS UPDATES ENGINE ROOM PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR FUTURE FUELS
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has announced the release of the second edition of its Engine Room Procedures Guide, a comprehensive resource for shipowners, operators, and crew members in the maritime industry. The Engine Room Procedures Guide builds upon...