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10-Year-Old Pilot Boat Back to Gladding-Hearn for Repower, Refit
Charleston Branch Pilots have returned a pilot boat to Gladding-Hearn after 10 years of continuous service for the port of Charlestown.
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The Technology Pathways that Lead to Fuel Cells
In an article by Rhonda Moniz published this week on MarineLink, Siemens sales executive Ed Schwarz noted the flexibility…
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Schottel Inks Propulsion Supply Deal for Portuguese Navy’s Newbuild
Schottel has been awarded a contract to supply propellers and thruster for a Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) being built…
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With CAT’s Methanol Engines, Sustainable Shipping is Possible
Recently, MarineNews sat down with Will Watson, Caterpillar Marine’s Product Manager, to discuss its rapidly emerging methanol engine development.
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Wärtsilä Propulsion Factory Wuxi Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Wärtsilä Propulsion Factory Wuxi has celebrated its 20th anniversary.A significant highlight of the day included the signing…
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When it Comes to Workboat Engines, the Future is Flexible
Vessel owners are making new fuel choices, but increasingly, they have options to help reduce the risk of doing so.The latest…
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Zero-carbon Ammonia for Shipping Faces Cost, Safety Challenges
At one of the world's biggest bulk export ports in Western Australia, shippers safely completed the first transfer of ammonia…
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LNG Carrier with Nuclear Propulsion Offers Faster Zero-Emission Transits, ABS Finds
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has released its latest report into the potential of advanced nuclear technology for maritime applications…
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Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry Trialing Renewable Diesel
Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry will begin testing renewable diesel fuel as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel.
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MAN Developing Ammonia-powered Engine for Medium-speed Marine Applications
MAN Energy Solutions has set out to create a four-stroke, medium-speed, dual-fuel test engine that operates on ammonia.The…
Products
Latest propulsion news
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WinGD Getting Ready to Deliver ‘Biggest’ Methanol-Fueled Engine Built to Date
Swiss marine power company WinGD’s first methanol-fueled engine is to be delivered to shipyard after passing factory and type approval tests…
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Nano-Biotechnology Fuel Additive Helps Reduce Emissions
As the global shipping industry wrestles with the challenges of meeting its 2050 decarbonization goal, additive manufacturer…
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MAN Methanol Genset Obtains Type Approval
MAN Energy Solutions' MAN 7L21/31DF-M (dual fuel-methanol) genset has successfully passed its Type Approval Test in China.The…
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STCW Falls Short on Ammonia Training
Lloyd’s Register's Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (The Decarb Hub) and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping…
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Schottel Propulsion LNG Bunkering Vessel Trio
Schottel was selected to supply full propulsion packages for three new LNG bunkering vessels (LNGBV), each consisting of…
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MITSUI E&S Commences Full-Scale Ammonia Two-Stroke Testing
MITSUI E&S has announced the beginning of the test phase for the world’s first commercial, two-stroke, dual-fuel ammonia engine.
Diesel Engines
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MAN’s Full-Scale Ammonia Engine Runs at 100% Load
MAN Energy Solutions has reported that its ME-LGIA (Liquid Gas Injection Ammonia) engine, currently undergoing testing at…
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Engine Room Fire Sparks Request for New IMO Requirements
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report into the engine room fire on board ro-ro passenger…
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Basic Design Completed for Conversion of Old LNG Carriers
NYK Line, Namura Shipbuilding and Sasebo Heavy Industries are collaborating to replace the main propulsion on steam turbine…
Thrusters and Pods
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Wärtsilä, Elomatic Ink Transverse Thruster Pact
Wärtsilä and Elomatic signed a licensing and cooperation agreement covering the intellectual property rights, technology…
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Kongsberg Maritime to Perform ‘Green Upgrade’ on NCA’s Hybrid Vessel
Kongsberg Maritime has been hired as the lead integrator for hybrid and propulsion upgrade of the Norwegian Coastal Administration's…
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Schottel's SRP-D Efficiency Confirmed
The increased performance of the SCHOTTEL RudderPropeller Dynamic SRP-D has once again been confirmed by external sources.
Transmissions & Gears
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ZF’s New Tech Meets Evolving Demands
ZF has long offered propulsion products for hybrid and electric marine applications. Now, as the demand for green technology…
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Twin Disc Finalizes Katsa Acquisition
Power transmission technology company Twin Disc on Friday announced it has finalized its acquisition of Katsa Oy, a Finland-based…
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Twin Disc Inks Deal to Acquire Katsa for $23 Million
U.S. based power transmission equipment manufacturer Twin Disc announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Katsa…
Shafts/Couplings/Bearings
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IACS Publishes UR on Synthetic Materials in Propeller Shaft Bearings
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published a new Unified Requirement, UR M85, providing…
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Kongsberg Maritime to Equip 10-Strong Fleet of Capital Offshore’s PSVs
Kongsberg Maritime has secured $73.3 million contract from Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China to supply range of equipment…
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Thordon Bearings Unveils New Shaft Solution for Sterntubeless Ships
Representing a breakthrough in the evolution of a ship’s propeller shaft line, Canada’s Thordon Bearings has unveiled the…
Propellers
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France's First Hydrogen-Electric Powered Fishing Training Vessel Ready to Set Sail
The LPMA: Maritime and Aquaculture Professional School of Bastia will on November 15, 2024, inaugurate France's first hydrogen…
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Schottel Bags Components Order for 27 US Coast Guard Vessels
Schottel has been selected by Birdon America to supply components to 27 vessels of the U.S. Coast Guard Waterways Commerce…
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Study Highlights Need to Reconsider Fixed Sea-Margin for Gate Rudder Concept
A study published by Norbert Bulten, Product Performance Manager at Wärtsilä, has demonstrated that “there is more in life than the straight-sailing…
Hybrid Drives
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Hybrid Waterjet Passenger Ferries Launched for Savannah, GA
Marine Jet Power (MJP), a global provider of waterjet propulsion, and Derecktor Shipyards New York announced the launch and…
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ABS CEO Wiernicki Emphasizes Sustainable Shipping
Don’t Overlook Shipping’s Critical Role in U.S. Sustainable Transport Future, ABS Chairman and CEO Urges Washington.“Many…
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X-DF-M Engine Completes Full-Load Running on Methanol
WinGD hit a milestone with its X-DF-M methanol-fuelled engine design, running the first commercial engine at full load on more than 95% methanol fuel.
Outboard Engines
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WinGD to Supply 16 Dual-Fuel Engines for Eight LNG Carriers
Swiss marine power company WinGD has received an order for 16 X-DF dual-fuel engines for eight liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers…
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Wärtsilä to Convert Engines on Chevron’s LNG Carriers to Cut Methane Emissions
Technology group Wärtsilä, in partnership with Chevron Shipping Company, plans to convert one engine on six of Chevron Transport…
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Damen Introduces New Engine with Marine Emissions Reduction System
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has unveiled new engine, Damen D16, combined with the in-house marine emission reduction system,…