Swiss marine power company WinGD has won an order for 16 X-DF dual-fuel engines after what the company says was a late-stage switch by a major ship owner. The shipping company was influenced by WinGD’s track record for reliable operations, continuous improvements to...
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...
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 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...
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....
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...
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...
The Chinese Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group has chosen Schottel for a comprehensive propulsion concept for four new alternative fuel-ready 100m offshore construction vessels (OCVs) designed by Norway's Salt Ship Design under the name Salt 308 OCV. The propulsion...
Wärtsilä, in partnership with Chevron Shipping Company, plans to convert one engine on six of Chevron Transport Corporation’s LNG Carriers from dual-fuel (DF) to spark gas (SG) operation. The conversions are intended to reduce GHG emissions by lowering methane slip in...
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...
Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Lifecycle Agreement with Royal Caribbean Group, designed to optimise the performance, reliability and availability of engines onboard 37 Royal Caribbean cruise ships to ensure the highest level of operational efficiency to support...
MAN Energy Solutions has received an order for customised MAN 32/44CR engines and Alpha propellers, to power three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships for the UK's Royal Fleet Auxiliary. In 2023, the UK Ministry of Defence awarded Team Resolute – comprising the UK...
ABB has won an order from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to equip 15 LNG carrier vessels with permanent magnet shaft generator technology. The 174,000m3 capacity ships are due delivery between mid-2026 and August 2028 to various owners serving the supply chain needs...
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