Steerprop thruster selected for Uzmar tugs

Uzmar opts for Steerprop thrusters for three tug newbuilds

Turkey’s Uzmar Shipyards has selected Steerprop SP 20 WD azimuth propulsion units, each rated at 1,610 kW, for a series of three Robert Allan Ltd. designed RAmparts 2300_UZM tugs. Each tug will

cover of 3D printing guidelines

3D printing: ClassNK releases new guidelines

Classification society ClassNK has released its “Guidelines for Additive Manufacturing(3D Printing).” They summarize the society’s approval requirements for metallic marine equipment produced by additive manufacturing technology and are part of Class NK’s

Power Transfer Vessel

Goodbye subsea cables, hello power transfer vessels?

Is there an alternative to bringing offshore wind power to shore via subsea cables? Japanese start-up PowerX thinks so. It says that new Japanese government targets for renewable energy will require a

Schottel is boosing customer service in Canada

Schottel boosts Canadian West Coast customer support

Schottel Inc. (USA) and Schottel Canada Inc. have entered into a cooperative agreement with two Canadian West Coast companies to support the increasing local fleet of Schottel-propelled vessels. Under the agreement, Seaspan

Engine fitted with EGR system

MAN books 40 orders for new ME-GA engine

MAN Energy Solutions reports that it has landed 40 orders for its latest dual fuel engine, the MAN B&W ME-GA, since its market unveiling in March 2021. The company attributes the order

Man with lap top

New app for tugs and pilot boats accelerates port digitalization

For ships arriving in ports, booking nautical services for pilotage, towage or workboats is more often than not an exasperating process—but those days could soon be over, with the launch of a

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Sensor fusion makes situational awareness data more certain, actionable

SPONSORED CONTENT: From the wheelhouse of nearly any commercial surface vessel, mariners must interpret multiple sources of data about their surrounding marine domain. In addition to using their natural senses, they understand

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NYK Line opts for WinGD hybrid solutions for car carrier quartet

Engine developer WinGD is making its debut in the hybrid sector. Four newbuild car carriers ordered by Japan’s NYK Line will feature an integrated hybrid power solution that will help dramatically cut

Upgraded engine has lower methane slip

Wärtsilä 20DF upgrades include more power, less methane slip

Wärtsilä has introduced an upgraded version of its successful Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuel engine. It says that the new version will deliver increased power output, have a reduced environmental impact, and will feature

Inmarsat CEO announces ELWEA

VIDEO: Inmarsat launches ELERA

In its second major announcement in two weeks, Inmarsat today unveiled Inmarsat ELERA, a global narrowband network aimed at serving the rapidly evolving world of the Internet of Things (IoT) and global

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