Engines & Fuel

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 the company’s history, but has an impressive power density

With dimensions of 1,470 x 1,100 x 1,075 mm (57 7/8 x 43 5/16 x 42 5/16 inches) it delivers outputs of up to 735 kW (1,000 hp).

Baudouin says this level of performance was achieved by the evolution of multiple technologies. The 6F21...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/compact-new-baudouin-engine-packs-a-lot-of-power/

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 and cut fuel consumption on WinGD’s widely deployed X-DF dual-fuel engines, iCER is the first X-DF 2.0 technology introduced to further boost the emissions performance and efficiency of the X-DF two-stroke engine series. While X-DF engines running on...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/engines-fuel/wingd-introduces-on-engine-icer/

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 “severe disruptions to the supply of this critical shipbuilding key equipment given the pandemic,” Strategic says the agreement will enable it to significantly shorten its production timeline for new vessels, and ensure visibility on the supply of fast crew boats and crew transfer vessels –...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/strategic-marine-nails-down-guaranteed-pipeline-of-engines/

Motor Services Hugo Stamp and Governor Control Systems rebrand as MSHS

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., based Motor Services Hugo Stamp and Governor Control Systems are rebranding as one entity named MSHS. The unification marks the next milestone in the company’s almost 40 year history.

Previously operating as separate entities, Governor Control Systems and Motor Services Hugo Stamp have been leaders in their respected fields and recognized worldwide for their technical expertise and turn-key solutions. Through the unification and rebranding, MSHS says it will provide...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/motor-services-hugo-stamp-and-governor-control-systems-rebrand-as-mshs/

Singapore’s MPA traces source of contaminated HSFO

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) says it has tracked down the source of the contaminated HSFO bunker fuel identified in March by leading marine fuel testing provider VPS.

The MPA says it was notified on March 14, that a number of ships had been supplied with high sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) containing high concentration levels of chlorinated organic compounds (COC) in the Port of Singapore. MPA has conducted investigations and identified the source of the contamination.

MPA...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/engines-fuel/singapores-mpa-traces-source-of-contaminated-hsfo/

SEA-LNG slams methane slip misinformation

Noting that methane slip from LNG-fueled vessels is a recognized problem that the maritime industry has been actively addressing for well over a decade, the SEA-LNG coalition says it is disappointed to see what it calls an “ongoing campaign of misinformation that misrepresents the progress the industry has made, and is continuing to make, to reduce slip.”

SEA-LNG says it is confident in an analysis published in 2021 by ESG lifecycle specialist Sphera, based on primary data from all major engine...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/environment/sea-lng-slams-methane-slip-misinformation/

ME-GI engines at heart of hybrid-propulsion RO/RO newbuild duo

MAN Energy Solutions is two supply four dual-fuel MAN B&W 6S60ME-GI engines for two hybrid propulsion, 8,000 lane-meter RO/RO vessels. The 243 meter long ships are on order at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for European short sea shipping specialist CLdN. Deliveries are set for the first half of 2025.

The hybrid propulsion system in each ship will center on two ME-GI engines (2 × 11 MW) along with MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) emissions system....

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/engines-fuel/me-gi-engines-at-heart-of-hybrid-propulsion-ro-ro-newbuild-duo/

NTSB: Tanker engine problem led to $7.55 million hit on loading dock

In another example of an engine problem resulting in a big bill, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on a March 15, 2021 incident in which the 115,406 dwt Maltese-flag oil tanker Riverside made contact with a loading dock in the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas. Though no injuries or pollution were reported, the contact resulted in $550,000 in damages to the vessel and $7 million in damages to the dock.

The NTSB determined that the probable cause of the contact was...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/safety-and-security/ntsb-tanker-engine-problem-led-to-7-55-million-hit-on-loading-dock/

Plan for Scandinavian ammonia bunkering network moves ahead

Norwegian fertilizer giant Yara International, which is one of the world’s largest ammonia producers, is starting to make good on its commitment to make carbon-free ammonia fuel bunkering a reality. It has pre-ordered 15 floating ammonia fuel bunkering terminals from Azane Fuel Solutions.

Yara and Azane have signed a commercial agreement to establish a carbon-free ammonia fuel bunker network in Scandinavia.

Last year, Azane’s shareholders, Amon Maritime and Econnect Energy received public funds...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/plan-for-scandinavian-ammonia-bunkering-network-moves-ahead/

Caterpillar sees methanol as a key fuel for maritime decarbonization

Caterpillar Marine is investing in methanol-fueled engine technologies. It says the commitment supports the development of decarbonization efforts in the marine industry by offering cost effective methanol-powered solutions without sacrificing the value that its customers expect from Caterpillar.

“In order to continue supporting our customers with their climate-related goals Caterpillar Marine will continue exploring combustion technologies such as methanol,” said Derrick York, Caterpillar...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/engines-fuel/caterpillar-sees-methanol-as-a-key-fuel-for-maritime-decarbonization/

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