Propulsion

Norwegian company Stadt, based at Gjerdsvika at the North West coast, has developed and patented a diesel electric propulsion system based on sine wave technology and aimed at the offshore and fishing…

Turbocharger manufacturer ABB Turbo Systems and engine designer Wärtsilä have joined together to jointly develop what is described as “a new and groundbreaking application of two-stage turbocharging” on large diesel engines.

UK turbocharger service company Turbo Dynamics says that following the lifting of a confidentiality agreement, it can now make its marine turbocharger business known in the marketplace.

Wärtsilä reports that its WFC20 fuel cell unit has been installed onboard the Undine, a car carrier, owned by Swedish Wallenius Lines and managed by Wallenius Marine. This power unit is claimed…

Naval Architects, operators and boat builders participated in a recent design seminar organised by Volvo Penta for its IPS (Inboard Performance System) propulsion system for high performance work and patrol boats.

The largest engine family in the Caterpillar Marine Power Systems range, the 3500, is to benefit from a recent programme of technological development to improve exhaust emissions performance.

The first model in an entirely new generation of Perkins marine diesel engines, the six-cylinder 300bhp M330C has recently been unveiled.

Condition monitoring can help vessel operators improve productivity and profitability, while, most crucially, increasing safety, explains Phil Burge, communications manager at SKF.

Ultra Dynamics has launched a new 1100kW waterjet for high performance craft.

MTU twin-engine propulsion packages have been selected for eight new landing ships for the Turkish Navy.