Marine Propulsion News


Interferry Specialist to Fuel Debate on Eco-issues

Aug 22, 2011

Emissions control and alternative fuels will be among the headline topics at Interferry’s 36th annual conference – providing a high-profile platform for the trade association’s newly appointed specialist on maritime policy and regulations.The conference takes place in Barcelona from October 3-6…

Mastry Supports USCG With Engine Training

Aug 12, 2011

Mastry Engine Center is well-known for its comprehensive training programs for recreational boat owners, dealers, the Navy and other customers.  Recently Mastry expanded its scope, providing three-day training sessions for the US Coast Guard…

BMT Engineer Competes in Sky1 TV Challenge

Aug 05, 2011

Naval Architect Sam Stevens, from BMT Nigel Gee Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd an international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy recently undertook one of the biggest engineering challenges of his career to date…

IBIA appoints interim Chief Executive

Aug 02, 2011

Trevor Harrison has been appointed as Acting Chief Executive of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA). The move follows the recent resignation of Ian Adams, the former Chief Executive.Trevor Harrison is a member of the IBIA Board…

FAST 2011: Addressing Speed on the Water

Jun 20, 2011

FAST 2011 is the 11th International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation. Started in Trondheim, Norway in 1991, FAST conferences take place every two years and are the world’s leading conferences addressing fast sea transportation issues. Recent FAST conferences were held in Athens…

Alternative Fuel: Defrosting LNG

Jun 13, 2011

As Cargo, Fuel or both; LNG is emerging as the clear and clean way forward for the maritime industry. •    In the Beginning    The use of LNG as a marine fuel is not new. Vessels trading cryogenic LNG have burned boil-off natural gas in…

LNG Gains Traction as Alternative Fuel

Jun 09, 2011

As Cargo, Fuel or both; LNG is emerging as the clear and clean way forward for the maritime industry. •    In the Beginning        The use of LNG as a marine fuel is not new. Vessels trading cryogenic LNG have burned boil-off natural…

DEUTZ at CTT

May 31, 2011

DEUTZ shows the TCD 3.6 L4 for the Tier 4 Interim emissions standard Engines for the Tier 3 emissions standard in the 20–520kW power output rangeCologne-based engine manufacturer DEUTZ is exhibiting at CTT again this year, one…

Kongsberg, Becker Marine Launch Rudder Force Detection

May 30, 2011

The result of an 18 month joint development project between Kongsberg Maritime and Becker Marine Systems has come to fruition, with the launch of KBIMS; a sophisticated new support tool designed to enable more efficient use of propellers and rudders during Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations…

Rolls-Royce £20m Support Contract

May 26, 2011

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a long term contract with BAE Systems to provide in-service support for the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers. The Type 45 Daring Class destroyers are each powered by two, cutting-edge…

Marine Propulsion Course with Professor Woud

May 24, 2011

Klein Woud played leading role in the establishment of successful training seriesThe first module in the Marine Propulsion Course will start on 22 and 23 September. This seventh edition of the training series will be the last one in which Professor Hans Klein Woud…

MTU Upgrades Series 1163 for IMO Standards

May 18, 2011

Tognum Group Brand MTU has announced that it will update its Series 1163 marine engines for IMO 2 and IMO 3 emissions regulations. While more and more vessel manufacturing is shifted to shipyards in Asia, this will not only contribute to a more environmentally friendly Asian coastline…

Wilhelmsen Ships Service Moves Towards Ships Spares Success

Apr 01, 2011

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is preparing to move to Phase 2 of its recently launched Ships Spares Logistics (SSL) “First Mile to Last Mile” offer.This service provides a single point of contact for managing the delivery of spare parts from manufacturer to vessel…

Rolls-Royce Expands in Rotterdam

Mar 14, 2011

Rolls-Royce opened its newly expanded and modernised Marine Service Centre in the Port of Rotterdam. The investment marks the latest stage in the development of a global Marine Service Centre network, which currently comprises dedicated repair activities in 34 countries…

Rolls-Royce Strikes Deal to Power 10 U.S. Navy LCS

Jan 17, 2011

Rolls-Royce announced the contract to supply gas turbines and waterjets for 10 of the U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) – the Group’s largest ever marine naval surface ship contract. Designed to operate in combat zones close to the shore (littoral waters)…

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