Propulsion

METHANOL

METHANOL

The ‘world’s first’ methanol fuelled towboat looks set to launch in 2023

7th December 2021

First methanol fuelled towboat

7th December 2021

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Siemens Energy has won a contract with Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors to supply power, propulsion and battery storage technology for two research vessels.

26th November 2021

Siemens Energy wins hybrid propulsion deal for NOAA research ships

26th November 2021

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BAE Systems has launched its next-generation power and propulsion system for the marine market, a flexible solution to help operators both increase propulsion power and reach zero emissions by improving electrical efficiency…

25th November 2021

BAE Systems launches new hybrid propulsion system

25th November 2021

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Kongsberg Maritime has added Norsepower’s Rotor Sail wind propulsion to its integrated power and propulsion systems.

24th November 2021

KM brings Norsepower Rotor Sails on board

24th November 2021

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

BAR Technologies has been awarded an approval in principle from DNV for its wind propulsion technology.

22nd November 2021

DNV AiP for BARTech wind propulsion technology

22nd November 2021

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

ClassNK has updated its support tool which helps shipyards comply with IMO guidelines for minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability of ships in adverse conditions.

5th November 2021

ClassNK issues revised guidance on minimum propulsion requirements

5th November 2021

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Rolls-Royce has won a significant contract to supply eight of its mtu 16V 4000 M65L engines for four 80 tonne bollard pull tugboats to be built by Detroit Brasil for operation by…

4th November 2021

Rolls-Royce wins tugboat mtu engine contract

4th November 2021

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Wärtsilä is to upgrade an 89 metre platform supply vessel owned by Siem Offshore Rederi for hybrid engine and battery propulsion.

28th October 2021

Wärtsilä hybrid upgrade for Siem PSV

28th October 2021

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Schottel has been awarded a contract from Master Boat Builders in Alabama, US for the supply of four rudder propellers for two newbuild tugs for the Suderman & Young Towing Company.

28th October 2021

Schottel RudderPropellers for two new tugs

28th October 2021

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Finnish shipyard Rauma Marine Constructions to deliver propulsion and steering equipment for two new car and passenger ferries.

8th October 2021

KM signs Promas deal for two new ferries

8th October 2021