Month: November 2004

A paper presented at CIMAC in Kyoto this year was the result of a two-year project to study the interactions between the hull, propulsion shafting and two-stroke diesel engine, focusing on deflections…

From next year, Annex VI requires that the sulphur levels in bunker fuel, burned on board any ship anywhere in the world, must not exceed 4.5%. This in itself will not cause…

The Khaleej Bay was specially designed to withstand the harsh climatologically and geographically conditions in the Middle East. "We are extremely proud that ADSB is the first company in the Gulf to…

With increasing emphasis on environmental issues, the shipping industry is looking for propulsion solutions that will meet current and future regulations on emissions while bearing in mind that "for every good idea…

When talking about low sulphur fuel for marine trunk piston engines, is a 30BN needed or could a 12BN, as for a distillate, be used asks Keith Saddler, manager of Global Marine…

Scania has updated its marine engine range with the introduction of the DI12M EMS, a 11.7-litre engine featuring Scania EMS, the company?s electronic engine management system. The new unit has a high…

The latest versions of MTU?s Series 4000 12- and 16-cylinder engines are now 6% to 10% more powerful than their predecessors. Equipped with common rail fuel injection, optimised turbocharging and an integrated…

Volvo Penta has announced a new range of 9-litre engines, the D9 Heavy Duty which is available in three power settings for propulsion ? 221, 261, and 313kW (300, 350 and 425hp)…

Although not normally considered when owners specify the makers list, there is a growing realisation that a malfunctioning rudder can cripple a vessel, with costly repairs and loss of sea time.The critical…

While there is nothing revolutionary in the world of stern tube bearings, Hiroshi Kokaji, sales manager for Japan Marine Technologies, part of Wärtsilä Propulsion, explains: "We have two types of white metal…