MAN PrimeServ Hamburg has signed an agreement with Hanyuan Technical Service Center, a German subsidiary of Cosco Shipping Group, to provide one-stop support services for spare parts, materials, inspections and repairs for all Cosco Shipping vessels arriving in...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
UK GOVERNMENT AID FOR METHANOL-FUELLED CUMMINS MARINE ENGINE
Cummins Marine's proposal to jointly develop a methanol conversion kit for its QSK60 engine, in partnership with offshore operator Ocean Infinity, Aberdeen Harbour Board, and methanol producer Proman, has been selected for financing under the Zero Emission Vessels and...
HYUNDAI TO BUILD MAIN ENGINE FOR FIRST AMMONIA FUELLED SHIP
Hyundai Heavy Industries' Engine Machinery, (HD HHI-EMD) is scheduled to deliver a large ammonia dual-fuel engine in the first half of 2025, to be installed in what is believed to be the world's inaugural ammonia-powered vessel, constructed by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard....
MAN SIGNS MULTIPLE METHANOL ENGINE DEAL
Ro-ro shipping and vehicle logistics company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has ordered four MAN B&W 7S60ME-C10.5-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) dual-fuel engines capable of running on green methanol, in connection with the construction of four PCTC (Pure Car/Truck...
SCHOTTEL SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT FOR SOUTH AMERICAN HYBRID TUG
The 'PSA Wayra' ASD tug is soon to enter service as the first tug with a hybrid drive system on South America’s west coast, a move which is said to underscore the commitment by PSA Marine Peru, a wholly owned subsidiary of PSA Marine (Pte), to advance sustainability...
MAN AND DOEN SIGN MoU FOR AUSTRALIAN ARMY LANDING CRAFT PROPULSION
MAN Energy Solutions and Doen WaterJets have agreed to join forces to offer a low emission fully integrated propulsion system solution to the Australian Army’s LAND 8710 Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel Phase 1A (LMV-M) programme to acquire a medium landing craft suitable...
OMT STRENGTHENS DECARBONISATION EFFORTS
Two-stroke engine fuel injection company OMT says it is reinforcing its ability to support shipping’s decarbonisation following the acquisition of the company in its entirety by Accelleron, completed in July 2023. OMT is continuing to operate its global business...
SCHOTTEL PROPULSION FOR WINDCAT HYDROGEN CSOVs
The first three new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) built by the Dutch Damen Group for Windcat Offshore will be powered by full propulsion packages from Schottel. The design of Windcat’s Elevation Series CSOV is the result of cooperation between Damen,...
CARNIVAL SIGNS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH ABB FOR ELECTRIC AZIPODS
ABB and Carnival Corporation have signed a long-term partnership agreement to collaborate on continued operational excellence and ship performance across the cruise company’s fleet using systematic maintenance planning, critical spares management, and innovative...
WÄRTSILÄ UPGRADES 31DF TO CUT METHANE SLIP
Wärtsilä has introduced a new ultra-low emission version of its Wärtsilä 31DF engine, regarded as highly efficient even before the upgrade. When operating on LNG, this new version can further reduce methane emissions on a 50% load point by up to 56% and NOx by up to...
NYK BEGINS WORK ON AMMONIA-FUELLED TUG CONVERSION
Japanese shipping group NYK has commenced conversion of the LNG-fuelled tugboat 'Sakigake' to ammonia fuel at the Oppama factory of Keihin Dock Co to achieve further reductions in GHG emissions. Sakigake, now known as A-tug, is operated in Tokyo Bay by the NYK Group...
LOW-LEAKAGE VALVE HELPS MANAGE VESSEL CARBON FOOTPRINT
Netherlands-based companies W&O Supply and Broen Clorius Controls of Denmark have announced a partnership on optimisation projects related to energy savings and CO2 emission reductions within the marine segment. Through the partnership, W&O Supply will add...
GREEN HIGH SPEED HYBRID GENSETS GAIN TRACTION IN OFFSHORE WIND VESSEL MARKET
Designer and builder of specialised vessels Vard has ordered four MAN 12V175D-MEM GenSets in connection with the building of a new purpose-built, cable-laying vessel (CLV) for NCT Offshore, a Danish subsea specialist. The GenSets will form part of the vessel’s...