Propulsion

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has more than doubled the lifetime of exhaust valves on its two-stroke diesel engines using a new alloy developed by Daido Steel Co.

Global Marine Engineering (GME) has recently received a 500kW motor from Hoyer to be used in a powerful thruster that rotates 360 degrees.

ABB has won orders to deliver propulsion systems for two new cruise ships for Crystal Cruises’ new Exclusive Class.

US engine manufacturer Cummins is aiming to take market share from medium-speed marine engines with the launch of its most powerful high-speed engine so far.

MAN Diesel & Turbo’s first G50 ethane-fuelled two stroke engine, destined for a 36,000m3 liquified ethane gas (LEG) carrier under construction for Hartmann Reederei, has passed type approval tests.

Wärtsilä has announced that it will launch its new WTT-40 transverse thruster at the Seatrade Cruise Global convention in Fort Lauderdale, USA.

MAN Diesel & Turbo has extended its licensing agreement with Japanese engine manufacturer JFE in a bid to extend its reach in Japan’s ferry market.

Electrical specialist, Norwegian Electric Systems (NES), has been awarded two new contracts with sea safety specialist Esvagt and fish transporter company Norsk Fisketransport (NFT).