Marine Propulsion News


Kistler Group Acquires Schatz Group

May 12, 2016

With immediate effect, Kistler is taking over Schatz AG in Remscheid (Germany) and its U.S. sales and service company, Schatz USA, Inc., Holly (MI). This acquisition gives the Kistler Group new potential applications in quality assurance in industrial manufacturing…

SMM: Green Power Ahead

May 11, 2016

The pressure on the industry is tremendous. On the one hand, the tough situation in the market forces shipping companies to keep the prices for their services at competitive levels, which mainly means they have to increase efficiency and reduce fuel consumption…

ABB Opens Integrated Operations Center in Helsinki

May 11, 2016

Aiming to leverage the increased connectivity of the shipping industry, ABB has opened a second Integrated Operations Center in Helsinki, following the launch of similar facility in Billingstad, Norway in late 2015. The facility in Helsinki will serve the passenger…

AIDAprima Christened in Hamburg

May 10, 2016

Carnival Corporation & plc officially welcomed its fleet’s newest ship with the christening of AIDAprima, now the flagship vessel for Carnival’s German-based brand AIDA Cruises. AIDAprima made its debut with a light show and naming ceremony witnessed in person by 1…

Wärtsilä Joins LNG-powered Bulker Project

May 10, 2016

Wärtsilä is to team up with an international group of shipping industry companies and organisations in a project to develop a concept for equipping future dry bulk carrier vessels with LNG propulsion.Project Forward is led by Athens-based Arista Shipping…

Next Generation Marine Power: The Future Looks Bright

May 09, 2016

The Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion event was held in the Grand Harbour conference venue looking out over the Port of Southampton where cruise ships, oil tankers and the world's largest container vessels ply their global trade.  The…

Wärtsilä Propulsion for First UK Dual-fuel Ships

May 09, 2016

he first ever UK domestic dual-fuelled new build vessels will feature fully integrated Wärtsilä propulsion machinery packages. Wärtsilä will also supply extended engineering and site support services. The two ships, both 102 metre long ro-ro passenger ferries…

Northern Lights Hires Great Lakes/Inland Waterways Manager

May 05, 2016

Marine power generation and climate control products manufacturer Northern Lights, Inc. (NLI) has appointed 35-year industry veteran Kevin Kyle as Area Manager for the Great Lakes and Inland Waterways Region. Kyle will serve the needs of boat builders…

WSS Offers ‘One Stop Shop’ Approach to Bunkering

May 03, 2016

Ship operators who rely on a myriad of companies for their global bunkering needs are wasting time, money and energy, with no guarantee of standardized quality of products and services, says Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS). In an industry defined by tight margins and cost constraints this approach…

BAE Systems Bags USN Award for Submarine Propulsors

May 03, 2016

BAE Systems has received a $72 million contract from the U.S. Navy to produce and deliver propulsor systems for Block IV Virginia-class (SSN 774) submarines. The award continues the company’s current position as the premier provider of propulsors to the U…

Mercury Marine Appoints Bass to Head EMEA Operations

May 02, 2016

Mercury Marine announced that Marty Bass has been appointed President - EMEA Mercury Marine, effective immediately.Bass, who previously was vice president of Mercury's product category management group based at Mercury headquarters in Fond du Lac…

Pacific Nations Take a Stand on Shipping Emissions

Apr 29, 2016

On Earth Day, Pacific leaders queued among 175 countries to sign the Paris Agreement in New York. Earlier that day in London, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)’s sister UN specialized agency…

Mercury Marine Technician Certification Program Launched

Apr 27, 2016

Universal Technical Institute, a provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, is launching the first Mercury Marine technician career…

Nauta Yard Cuts First Steel for Trawler Newbuild

Apr 26, 2016

Newbuilding Department of Nauta Shipyard has begun construction of fully equipped fishing vessel - Ocean Star with a steel cutting ceremony held on April 26. The ceremony was attended by representatives of shipowner, DnV and Warthill Design…

CASPER Teams up with ECKS MARINE

Apr 25, 2016

Copenhagen-based Propulsion Dynamics and Hamburg-based ECKS MARINE have signed an agreement to work together on the German maritime market with the goal of improving energy efficiency related to hull and propeller condition with Propulsion Dynamic’s CASPER Service…

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