Podcast: Exploring future marine propulsion options
Welcome to this edition of Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Will Watson, marine product manager at Caterpillar. We’ll be diving into the myriad of marine propulsion
Engines & Fuel
CMT claims breakthrough in early detection of cylinder scuffing
Glueckstadt, Germany-headquartered engine monitoring specialist CM Technologies (CMT) says that ships’ trials have confirmed that its new scuffing sensor can detect early onset cylinder wear, preventing significant damage to two-stroke marine diesel
DNV: Steady momentum in alternative fueled newbuild orders
According to the latest figures from DNV’s AFI platform, a total of 17 new orders for alternative fueled vessels were placed in September 2024. LNG was the biggest driver, accounting for nine
Canadian Coast Guard orders MAN 32/44CR propulsion packages
MAN Energy Solutions has won the order to deliver the propulsion systems for two Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) for the Canadian Coastguard. As part of a consortium with GE Power Conversion.
Scania launches new marine engine
Scania has launched a new 13-liter marine engine for propulsion and auxiliary applications that it says is its most advanced marine engine yet, meeting high performance and reliability standards. Designated the DI13
MAN introduces second-generation common-rail injection system
MAN Energy Solutions has just announced a new generation of its common-rail fuel- injection system for its medium-speed, four-stroke portfolio. The CR 2.2 common-rail fuel-injection system will eventually completely replace its CR
Rolls-Royce MTU large engines now approved for HVO and IMO III
Rolls-Royce reports that its MTU Series 1163 and 8000 large engines in all cylinder variants – 16 and 20V in each case – in the power range between 4,800 and 10,000 kW
ZEMBA deal will see Gasum bunker Hapag-Lloyd ships with 20,000 tonnes of bio-LNG
Nordic region energy company Gasum Oy is to supply Hapag-Lloyd containerships with liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) over a two-year tender period. Earlier this year, Hapag-Lloyd won the first tender by the Zero Emission
12 new Eastern Pacific 18,000 TEU containerships will have ME-GI main engines
China’s New Times Shipbuilding has ordered twelve MAN Energy Solutions 8G95ME-GI (-Gas Injection) Mk10.5 main engines. They will power twelve LNG-fueled 18,000 TEU containerships on order for Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS).
Op-Ed: Maritime industry’s role in Florida’s energy and hurricane resilience
By David Wood, President of Florida Maritime Partnership With 22 million residents, 140 million visitors a year, and two of the top 10 busiest airports in the nation, Florida’s demand for gasoline