SMM: Alfa Laval and WinGD cooperate on methanol fueling
As interest in the advantages of methanol fueling continues to grow, Alfa Laval and engine designer WinGD have signed an agreement at SMM under which Alfa Laval will develop the fuel supply
Engines & Fuel
Accelleron turbochargers gain J-ENG UE engine authorization
Accelleron, the rebranded ABB Turbocharging, has signed a technical agreement with Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG), one of the world’s leading two-stroke engine specialists. The agreement authorizes the use of Accelleron turbochargers on
Propulsion: What’s in the wind?
It’s often said that shipping is faced with making a change in propulsion systems as big as that from sail to steam. Could it just be that the next transition will be
MAN in MoU on methanol retrofits
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Stena Teknik – Stena’s inhouse R&D division – and Proman – the world’s second largest methanol producer. The agreement will see
MSHS acquires Pacific Power Group
Forming a nationwide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), engine and controls service network through the combination, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., headquartered Motor Services Hugo Stamp, Inc. (MSHS) has acquired Vancouver, Wash., based Pacific
Contaminated fuel: MPA suspends bunker supplier’s license for 2 months
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has concluded its investigation of the incident this year that first came to light when leading marine fuel testing provider VPS said it had
AIDAprima bunkers with biofuel
Netherlands-based biofuels specialist GoodFuels has successfully completed its first bio-bunkering for a large passenger ship. In partnership with Carnival Corporation’s AIDA Cruises brand, the 3,286-passenger AIDAprima was refueled with GoodFuels’ sustainable biofuels
Compact new Baudouin engine packs a lot of power
French diesel manufacturer Baudouin, whose U.S. references include the NYC Ferry fleet, has launched a new engine on the international marine market. Baudouin’s new 6F21 is the most compact marine engine in
WinGD introduces on-engine iCER
Winterthur, Switzerland, headquartered low-speed gas and diesel engine developer WinGD has introduced an on-engine version of its Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling (iCER) emissions reduction system. Designed to reduce methane slip emissions
Strategic Marine nails down “guaranteed pipeline” of engines
Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine (S) Pte Ltd has signed a deal with authorized Caterpillar dealer PT Trakindo Utama Singapore Branch covering the supply of 50 Cat C32 ACERT IMO III engines. Citing