Brunvoll has announced a partnership with Torghatten Nord in the construction of a new hybrid ferry, set to operate between Svolvær and Skutvik in Lofoten, Norway. Scheduled for delivery in 2026, the ferry is intended to improve both capacity and sustainability on...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
MTU OFFERS FASTER SPEEDS AND LOWER EMISSIONS FOR FERRIES
Rolls-Royce has received an order from Penguin Shipyard International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore-based shipbuilder and shipowner Penguin International Limited, to supply eight mtu Series 4000 engines for two new aluminium ro-pax fast ferries. The vessels...
SCHOTTEL PROPULSION FOR CLIMATE-FRIENDLY HEAVY-LIFT SHIPS
Jumbo-SAL Alliance's series of four firm and two optional new generation Orca class heavy-lift vessels, considered one of the world’s most ambitious heavy-lift newbuilding projects, will be propelled by Schottel ControllablePropellers (SCP). The four-bladed SCP 129...
ENGINE SIMULATION INCLUDES GREEN OPTIONS
Kongsberg Digital is to provide a second full mission K-Sim engine simulator package to Danish training establishment Aarhus Maskinmesterskole (AAMS). This comprehensive delivery, scheduled for February 2024, includes three engine models to achieve specific training...
AZIPODS FOR CHINESE ELECTRICALLY PROPELLED POLAR RESEARCH VESSEL
ABB has received an order from Guangzhou Shipyard International to supply an Azipod DI propulsion system for a new compact icebreaker for China’s Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering. The ship is expected to be delivered in 2025, after which it will begin to...
BRUNVOLL TO SUPPLY ZERO EMISSION PROPULSION FOR FJORD1 FERRIES
Fjord1 and Brødrene Aa have chosen Brunvoll Mar-El as system integrator and supplier of electric propulsion systems for one new low emission and two zero emission passenger vessels. The ferries will operate from Bergen to Knarvik and Kleppestø. Brunvoll Mar-El MD...
LOW-EMISSION WÄRTSILÄ PROPULSION FOR BRAZILIAN ANTARCTIC VESSEL
The main power generation and power conversion system for a new 103.16m Antarctic Support Vessel being built for the Brazilian Navy has been ordered by Brazil’s Estaleiro Jurong Aracruz shipyard from Wärtsilä. The new Polar Vessel – Navio Polar Almirante Saldanha...
CORVUS ESS WILL POWER LARGEST BATTERY ELECTRIC VESSEL
Corvus Energy has been selected by Wärtsilä to supply the energy storage systems (ESS) for what will be the world`s largest 100% electric lightweight ro-pax ferry. With more than 40 MWh of energy storage, it will be the largest battery system installed onboard a ship...
WÄRTSILÄ SOLUTIONS FOR INCAT’S FIRST ZERO EMISSION RO-PAX
Wärtsilä is to provide propulsion power for the largest battery electric ship to be built, with battery electric propulsion system and waterjets. The vessel is a new ferry being built by Incat Tasmania and has been ordered by Incat’s long-term South American customer,...
BV AWARDS AiP TO GOVERNMENT-BACKED WIND PROPULSION SYSTEM
Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) is working with GT Green Technologies, a developer of wind-based green solutions for the maritime sector, with the goal of providing approval in principle (AiP) for GT's AirWing technology. The AiP from BV will be an...
US FERRIES TO BE CONVERTED TO HYBRID-ELECTRIC POWER
Washington State Ferries (WSF) has awarded a contract to Vigor Shipyards for the conversion of up to three Jumbo Mark II-class ferries to hybrid-electric power and to update the propulsion system controls to extend the life expectancy of these vessels. The basic...
BRUNVOLL SUPPLIES PROPULSION PACKAGES TO VARD FOR PURUS CSOVs
Brunvoll has received an order for the delivery of propulsion and manoeuvring packages for Purus Wind's two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs), with an option for two additional shipsets. Kåre Øyvind Vassdal, CEO Brunvoll said: “We are humble and...
REYGAR PROVIDES HYBRID VESSEL PERFORMANCE DATA FOR HST
UK-based HST Marine, a Purus Wind company, is using Reygar’s BareFLEET technology to understand and report on the performance of its hybrid Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs). HST Marine’s commitment to provide low-carbon vessel solutions to the clean energy industry aligns...