Propulsion

With the latest line extension in its successful range of gearless thrusters, ABB has sought to combine proven technologies with a very modern focus on energy efficiency and lifecycle cost. Gavin Lipsith…

The world’s first 45-centimetre bore, ultra-long stroke, low-speed engine, MAN B&W 5G45ME-C9.5, has passed its type approval test.

MAN Diesel & Turbo’s new L35/44DF four-stroke engine has been approved by all major classification societies for genset and controllable pitch propeller operation, after type approval tests between 30 March and 2…

A new permanent magnet (PM) azimuth thruster from Rolls-Royce is undergoing sea trials onboard the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s research vessel ‘Gunnerus’. The Motorship was among press on a recent…

Carnival Corp is to adopt Wärtsilä’s asset performance optimisiation solution across its fleet under a new partnership that will allow the power and automation company to test new technologies on the cruise…

The prospect of the oil-free ship is looking much nearer with the entry into service of all-electric ferry Ampere, developed by Siemens, builder Fjellstrand and operator Norled. Bill Thomson reports.

Wärtsilä’s four-stroke 50DF engine has been certified to run on liquid ethane gas (LEG) fuel after a successful testing programme in collaboration with petrochemical and gas shipping company Evergas.

MAN Diesel and Turbo has reached a major milestone after it received award in principle for its SCR system for the entire medium-speed engine portfolio fulfilling IMO Tier III regulations by the…