Marine Propulsion News


Maersk Uses Emsys for Navy Biofuel Trials

Oct 20, 2011

W R Systems, Ltd (WRSystems) has been asked to supply its EmsysTM laser‐based Emissions Monitoring System (EMS) for the purpose of emission verification for an ongoing fuel trials on‐board the AP Moller‐Maersk vessel Maersk Kalmar.WRSystems…

BIMCO: Download the New EEDI Calculator

Oct 19, 2011

Development and verification testing is now completed for the first version of the BIMCO EEDI Calculator which is now ready for download from the BIMCO web site. BIMCO has developed the easy-to-use EEDI Calculator to assist its members calculating…

LNG in marine propulsion: Disruption to Maritime Industry?

Oct 18, 2011

According a new forecast by MEC intelligence nearly 10,000 vessels could be adopting LNG propulsion by 2020 triggering a huge growth in the market. Companies in all aspects of the maritime value chain– oil majors, terminals, ports, bunker suppliers…

Royston Strengthens Automation engineering Focus

Oct 17, 2011

Diesel engine specialist Royston Limited has now extended its capabilities to include automation and control systems. The new area of activity follows a strengthening of its engineering support team with the recent appointment of Steve Roberts as a process control engineer…

Gibdock Completes Boluda Tug Overhaul

Oct 17, 2011

Gibdock completed a complex propulsion system job, following the recent docking of the 57-ton bollard pull capacity Boluda group harbour tug Siroco. The 2001-built Siroco, which operates in the port of Algeciras, arrived in Gibraltar in early…

Rolls-Royce Wins Deal to Power 18 Tugs

Oct 17, 2011

Rolls-Royce won orders worth around £18 million for the supply of Azimuth thrusters to power 18 new tugs being built in China.  Qingdao and Yingkou Ports will take delivery of 12 new tugs, four of which will be the most powerful operating in China…

Navis for 9 Damen Sea Axe Boats

Oct 14, 2011

Navis Engineering, a Finnish DP systems supplier, was contracted by Dutch integrator Alphatron Marine to supply nine DP1 systems for the innovative ‘Sea Axe Fast Crew Suppliers,’ currently under construction at Damen Shipyards in Gorinchem.…

GL "Seal of Approval" for Caterpillar Marine Dealer Network

Oct 11, 2011

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has contracted Germanischer Lloyd (GL) to certify the Marine Service Assessments (MSA) of its worldwide marine dealer network. The network consists of independent companies which provide sales services, commercial and technical support…

Wärtsilä Donates Engine to SUNY Maritime College

Oct 09, 2011

Wärtsilä to donate diesel engine and equipment to SUNY Maritime College Engineering Department; Donation valued at $1 million. Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions provider, will donate the main components of a hybrid diesel…

Knight & Carver Acquired by Hybrid Firm

Oct 09, 2011

Arc Light Acquisition Adds Capabilities to Marine Compnay's Existing Services. San Diego marine hybrid systems pioneer Arc Lite Power, LLC has signed an agreement to purchase National City shipyard Knight & Carver Maritime, the companies announced today…

Harvey Gulf Inks Deal With Trinity Offshore

Oct 07, 2011

In a contract worth $110 million, Trinity to build two dual fuel LNG-powered PSV’s for Harvey Gulf. Wartsila to supply integrated system that includes the dual-fuel machinery. 7 October 2011: Harvey Gulf International Marine has signed a…

Jensen Appoints Babcock to Management Role

Oct 05, 2011

Dan Babcock to Lead Company's Business Development Efforts.  Jensen Maritime, a Crowley Maritime Corporation company, has appointed Dan Babcock as manager of business development, reporting to Johan Sperling, vice president of Jensen. In this position…

AAPA's 'U.S. Port Person Of The Year' Award

Oct 05, 2011

Award to precede speech on grant opportunities for reducing diesel emissions. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) will be honored in Wilmington, Del., on Oct. 7 as the American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) “U.S. Port Person of the Year”…

Caterpillar Wins Order to Power 16 New Offshore Vessels in Brazil

Oct 04, 2011

Caterpillar was selected to power 16 offshore supply vessels for use in operation in the Brazilian offshore market. Caterpillar received orders requiring a total of 56 Cat and MaK Diesel Electric Propulsion Engine (DEP) generator sets for offshore supply vessel newbuilds…

Teignbridge Propellers to Set Up Shop in Dubai

Oct 04, 2011

UK’s Teignbridge Propellers score Middle East first with launch of new manufacturing arm; targets Africa, Asia and the Arab world In a first for the region, UK-headquartered Teignbridge Propellers International today unveiled plans to establish…

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