MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful retrofit of the main engine of the ‘Maersk Halifax’ to a dual-fuel MAN B&W ME-LGIM unit. MAN PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales division, carried out the work, believed to be the first such project...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
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...
SENSOR WARNS OF ONSET OF ENGINE DAMAGE WHEN USING LOW-SULPHUR FUEL
Sea trials have confirmed that CM Technologies’ scuffing sensor can detect early onset cylinder wear, preventing significant damage to two-stroke marine diesel engines, costly repairs and downtime. Trials onboard a number of large containerships and a two-stroke...
PROPELLER CONTROL DESIGNED TO WORK WITH WIND ASSISTANCE
Swedish company Berg Propulsion has unveiled the OpWind software system to help crews combine the operation of sails and propellers in the most efficient way in all sea conditions. OpWind automatically ensures that engine efficiency can be optimised with respect to...
GTT INVESTS IN NOVEL LOW-EMISSIONS PROPULSION
GTT Strategic Ventures, the GTT group's venture capital arm, is participating in a fund-raising round aimed at supporting Bluefins, an innovative start-up in the field of ship propulsion systems. The investment is made alongside BNP Paribas Développement, Breizh Up (a...
SERVICE COOPERATION AGREEMENT WILL SPUR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ENGINE OPTIMISATION TOOLS
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....
MORE CANADIAN COASTGUARD PROPULSION ORDERS FOR MAN ES
MAN Energy Solutions has won an order to deliver the propulsion systems for two Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) for the Canadian Coastguard as part of a consortium with GE Power Conversion. MAN Energy Solutions will deliver the engines, shafts and propellers for...
LÜRSSEN AND mtu TO COOPERATE FURTHER ON SUPERYACHT REFIT
Bremen (Germany) shipyard group Lürssen has signed a framework agreement with Rolls-Royce Power Systems to cooperate in the overhaul of mtu propulsion systems. Lürssen has built many of the largest superyachts, which are often equipped with mtu propulsion systems from...