Propulsion

Wärtsilä supports the Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG) mission and commits to three environmental promises.

Wärtsiläs new environmental services portfolio, offered throughout the companys fully-owned global network, is said to mark another step in its strategy of strengthening its position as a leading provider of environmental marine…

Volvo Penta of Sweden reports that shipyard Baltic Workboats has signed a contract for the design and build of a 16m fast pilot boat equipped with twin IPS1050 units.

MAN Diesel says that it is pre-empting the IMO ship recycling regulations by making materials documentation available now for its products.

Wärtsilä reports recent sales success for its RT-flex82T low-speed engine, which was introduced to the market in 2005.

The Sustainable Shipping awards, first presented in 2009, are being repeated for 2010.

US company Universal has formed a new emissions technology division.

The largest Alfa Laval PureBallast system available is to be installed by Stena on one of its drilling ships.

With the founding of the Schottel Academy in January 2010, the German manufacturer of propulsion systems is demonstrating its commitment to improved training and continuous professional development for all target groups.

2009 will probably not go down in history as the best year for marine engine builders.