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May 25, 2016
Australia is well positioned to employ vessels fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) in certain sectors, according to an expert panel at a seminar organized by Maritime Industry Australia Ltd (MIAL) at the LNG18 conference.In fact the initiative is already in motion…
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May 9, 2016
Due for delivery in Q2 2016, Finland’s new icebreaker Polaris is the world’s first to feature dual fuel liquified natural gas (LNG) and diesel propulsion, earning the icebreaking vessel designations as the Finland’s most powerful and the world’s…
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Eric Haun
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August 11, 2016
Answering to a stronger drive in the maritime industry to reduce polluting and harmful soot, Blue Ocean Solutions’ (BOS) Emulsified Fuel System (EFS) cleans exhaust and reduces PM emissions.According to BOS, is a Singapore-headquartered subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine…
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August 10, 2016
Cat Marine goes inside the engine room of the 40-meter Horizon motor yacht Lady Leila, powered by Cat C32 ACERT propulsion engines. C32 ACERT propulsion engine ratings of 1,925 mhp (1,900 bhp) 1,417 bkW, 1,825 mhp (1,800 bhp) 1,342 bkW, and 1…
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Eric Haun
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August 8, 2016
Rolls-Royce’s fuel efficient medium-speed engine Bergen B33:45, which has been designed to offer a 20 percent increase in power per cylinder compared to existing engines in the Bergen range, has seen approximately 40 units contracted since its…
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August 4, 2016
Now plying the Rideau Canal is an all-new, emissions-free electric tour boat powered by two 80-horsepower Torqeedo electric motors.The high-tech 75-footer, Queen Elizabeth Dr., is reportedly Canada’s largest electric tour boat, officially launched on June 9…
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Greg Trauthwein
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June 14, 2016
(All photos courtesy of Greg Trauthwein or Volvo Penta)Ever since the global financial meltdown of 2008 briefly crippled the world leisure boat market, Volvo Penta adopted a strategy to increase its commercial market share with its family of innovative propulsion systems and controls.
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Eric Haun
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June 8, 2016
A new generation of high-performance lightweight steerable thrusters is the first to make comprehensive use of carbon fiber materials.Developed by Rolls-Royce, these new propulsion systems, dubbed Azipull Carbon, were designed to provide lighter weight options for fast yachts…
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Eric Haun
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November 10, 2015
The U.K. Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers presently under construction are due to become the centerpiece of the nation’s defense force. Upon entering operation, each ship will essentially serve as floating four-acre military…
