Volvo Penta launches an enabler for marine electric propulsion
Volvo Penta has launched a new range of variable speed marine generator sets designed to be a key enabler for electric propulsion for marine vessels. Now a standard part of the Volvo
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WinGD and HSD Engine in JDP on methanol-fueled two-stroke engines
Winterthur, Switzerland, headquartered WinGD and Korean engine builder HSD Engine have initiated a Joint Development Project (JDP) to advance the development of WinGD’s large-bore methanol-fueled two-stroke engines. The aim is to deliver
Erma First adds shore power solution to its offerings
Perema, Greece, headquartered ballast water treatment specialist Erma First S.A. is getting into the cold ironing business. It has launched Blue Connect, a high-voltage shore power solution designed to seamlessly facilitate a
Inmarsat: Maritime data usage surges
An internal study undertaken by Inmarsat indicates that data usage on commercial maritime vessels has jumped more than threefold since 2019. Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications services, connects
Kongsberg Maritime launches vessel performance optimization support tool
Kongsberg Maritime has launched an intelligent and dynamic decision support system for optimizing a range of vessel operations. Called Eco Advisor, the vessel performance optimization system monitors the vessel operation and its
C-Job Naval Architects eyes the nuclear option
Nuclear marine propulsion continues to attract advocates. Now, Netherlands based C-Job Naval Architects says that new research shows that nuclear energy could indeed be applied in commercial marine propulsion in the future.
Sperry Marine launches integrated e-navigation solution
Sperry Marine has partnered with Egersund, Norway-headquartered NAVTOR to launch Sperry Marine Navigation Charts and Voyage Planning. Designed to optimize vessel safety and efficiency, the service provides an integrated e-navigation solution that
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
Schottel introduces new DP-optimized rudder propeller for offshore wind
Propulsion system specialist Schottel, Spay, Germany, has introduced a new rudder propeller optimized for DP (dynamic positioning) use. Meeting the growing requirements for W2W (walk-to-work) vessels to operate efficiently and reliably, the
Sea Machines autonomy system on board Foss tug gains ABS AiP
The Sea Machines Robotics SM300 autonomy system on board the Foss Maritime tug Rachael Allen gained Approval in Principle from ABS, marking a major advancement in bringing autonomy to the marine supply