engine

OXE300 outboard gets EPA Tier 3 certificate

OXE Marine AB has received the official approval and issuance of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 3 certificate for its OXE300 outboard diesel engine. The company said that the certificate is valid for all power ratings it had applied for, 200 hp-310 hp (prop power), which further extends the potential of the power-range for the certified OXE300 unit.

The EPA certification approval allows OXE Marine AB to sell and distribute its OXE300 in all markets where EPA Tier 3...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/oxe300-outboard-gets-epa-tier-3-certificate/

Caterpillar introduces the Cat C32B marine engine

Caterpillar Marine announced the launch of the new Cat C32B high performance 2,000 hp (2,025 mhp) marine engine with a rated engine speed of 2,300 rpm.

This engine meets emerging market demands and expands the power capability of the C32 high performance product line, delivering a 5% power increase over existing C32 ratings, Caterpillar officials said.

Customers familiar with the current C32 engine can expect a similar look with the new model, as well as most of the same connection points and...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/caterpillar-marine-introduces-the-cat-c32b-marine-engine/

133 Roger Göthberg, Managing Director, MAN Energy Solutions Sverige AB

In this episode, you meet Roger Göthberg, Managing Director, MAN Energy Solutions Sverige AB, who is taking us through his career as a supplier to the maritime industry where most of his decisions are about how we can move towards a carbon-free shipping industry.

Roger believe in teamwork, he showed me a small sign on his desk (you can see it on the Instagram account of the Shipping Podcast, where it says Passion + Energy + Competence & Curiosity = Teamwork = Victory. I think it’s great!

At the...

https://shippingpodcast.com/133-roger-gothberg-managing-director-man-energy-solutions-sverige-ab/

Chevron Oronite’s New Lubes Additive for 0.5% Sulphur Fuels

In a recent development, Chevron Oronite has announced that they have introduced a new marine cylinder lubricant additive package specially designed for ships operating with less than 0.5% sulphur fuels, says an article published in Seatrade Maritime News.

The newly formulated lubricant

The OLOA 49835 is a newly formulated 40BN marine cylinder lubricant additive package as a latest addition to Chevron Oronite’s Marine and Power generation system product portfolio, when the IMO 2020 kicks in.

“It...

http://mfame.guru/chevron-oronites-new-lubes-additive-for-0-5-sulphur-fuels/

Catastrophic Engine Failure and Fire On Board Ro-Ro Passenger Ferry Wight Sky


Summary

At 2133 on 12 September 2017, while approaching Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, the ro-ro passenger ferry Wight Sky suffered a catastrophic failure of one of its Volvo Penta D16 main propulsion engines, followed by a fire.

The fire was brought under control in less than 2 minutes, but the vessel’s engineer, who had been standing near the engine, suffered serious burn injuries to his hands and face.

Although he was discharged from hospital 7 days later, he was subsequently diagnosed with...

http://mfame.guru/catastrophic-engine-failure-and-fire-on-board-ro-ro-passenger-ferry-wight-sky/

NYK Develops Software To Assist Vessel Berthing

In a recent development, NYK and NYK Group companies MTI Co. Ltd. and Japan Marine Science Inc. (JMS), announced that they have developed a system (patent pending) to assist with vessel berthing, says a press release on NYK website.

Why is a system needed?

When a ship is berthing, a guideline indicates the exact reduction in ship speed as the distance to the wharf nears.

Following this guideline, the ship takes wind and tidal information into consideration while the operator provides instructions...

http://mfame.guru/nyk-develops-software-to-assist-vessel-berthing/

Weeks Marine uses new Cummins engines to re-power crewboat

Cummins new X15 engines were used to re-power a Weeks Marine crewboat transferring passengers and equipment working out of the port of Barnegat, N.J. Cummins photo

With Weeks Marine reaching its 100th anniversary in 2019, it is fitting that the company would be running one of its crewboats with Cummins latest marine engine, the X15, as 2019 also represents the centenary for Cummins. Weeks began as a stevedoring company in the port of New York. Today its dredging and other operations span much of North and South America.

The first pair of the new Cummins X15 marine engines has been installed in a Weeks Marine 65’x17′ aluminum crewboat named Joseph M. The...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/weeks-marine-uses-new-cummins-engines-re-power-crewboat/

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