Propulsion

Electrical propulsion can help the marine industry to tackle the perennial challenges of emissions, maintenance costs and operational flexibility, writes Andy McKeran, general manager, GE’s Marine Solutions.

Lithium-ion battery specialist PBES is to supply Finland’s first purpose built electric ferry.

A new patent license agreement is helping to pave the way forward towards bringing rigid sail production one step closer to commerciality.

CSSC Marine Services, the China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) subsidiary formed last year, has launched its support and aftersales service business with an agreement with engine developer (and fellow CSSC subsidiary) WinGD.

Singapore-based turbocharger service specialist Tru-Marine is hoping to learn about cutting-edge processes and techniques deployed by a leading aircraft engine service company as part of an 18-month structured programme.

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co has proposed retrofitting gas turbines into LNG carriers previously powered by steam turbines as a way of extending service life and improving fuel efficiency.

Oceanfoil’s wingsail technology could achieve an average fuel consumption and emissions saving of 14% on a mid-sized tanker vessel.

Aegir Marine has launched two augmented reality applications to assist its service engineers and help to train future employees.

A contract for delivery of the first Veth Jet bow thruster type 4-K-1300 to Misha Shipping has been signed.