Propulsion

Norwegian company Stadt says that it has signed a major contract with Turkish shipyard Cemre to supply electric propulsion equipment for up to four seismic support vessels. This is in addition to…

Turbocharger manufacturers are focusing on further NOx reductions with new two-stage developments to boost engine charge pressure, says Wendy Laursen.

According to UK engine services company Royston Limited, in the current commercial environment, ship owners are actively looking for ways to reduce operating costs.

Two-stroke turbochargers continue to evolve with the latest developments focusing on flow capacity, says Wendy Laursen.

Dutch company KET Marine International, which specialises in providing complete solutions for separation requirements, says that it is now able to offer ‘plug and play’ solutions for electronic separator control units.

MAN Diesel & Turbo was first to the market with an LNG-fuelled two-stroke engine, and is now looking other low flash point fuels, as well as helping existing vessels save fuel and…

Wärtsilä’s long-anticipated dual-fuel two-stroke engine has now been introduced to the market; we saw the first example in operation at the company’s Trieste plant in Italy.

Hans Jensen Lubricators (HJL) of Denmark says that its SIP valves can improve overall efficiency, and help towards implementing a vessel’s SEEMP.

The number of options for harnessing wind power on cargo ships is growing, and Wendy Laursen looks at some current studies being undertaken to quantify the potential savings for those willing to…

Gas turbines, after a quiet period, could be making a return to ship propulsion, according to Jeremy W Barnes, commercial marine marketing director of GE Marine.