Schottel will equip four new ASD stock tugs from Netherlands-based the Damen Shipyards Group with examples of the Schottel SRP 270 rudder propeller. The new multi-purpose tugs will each have a length of 18.25 metres, a beam of 10.23 metres, and a bollard pull of 30 tonnes. The rudder propellers...
Schottel is expanding its rudder propeller factory in Dörth by adding a logistics centre with a total area of approximately 4,000 square metres. The construction work being undertaken by local general contractor Goldbeck has a total investment volume of around €9.5 million (US$10.32 million)....
Humphree has entered into an agreement with Gendiesel Philippines wherein the latter will promote and sell Humphree products. Gendiesel will make a range of Humphree products including customisable fins and interceptors available for customers in the Philippines. The fins and interceptors are...
WORK BOAT WORLD: Sonia Malaluan has been selected to serve as the new administrator of the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), taking over from Hernani Fabia. Malaluan was previously MARINA’s Deputy Administrator for Planning, serving in the post since November 2022. She has spent...
WORK BOAT WORLD: Silver Ships has recently promoted Jason Powers to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Previously, he held the role of Director of Business Development and has been a member of the Silver Ships team for more than 25 years. As COO, he will direct daily production operations...
Damen Naval has chosen ABB to supply its proprietary integrated power and distribution systems to a new class of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigates. Damen Naval is building four frigates: two for the Royal Netherlands Navy and two for the Belgian Navy. For the ASW frigates, the power and...
Hydroniq Coolers has entered into agreements to supply marine cooling systems for 13 tugs that are destined for operator PSA Marine in Singapore. Hydroniq Coolers will supply two coolers to each of the 13 tugs that will be delivered. The coolers will help reduce temperatures in the vessels’ engines...
Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) has been awarded a contract by Egypt’s South Red Sea Shipyard (SRSS) to supply the power systems for ten new tugs slated for the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). The tugs will each be equipped with two ABC 12DZC medium-speed engines, which will help them ensure the smooth...
Yanmar Power Technology (YPT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has successfully commercialised a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system. YPT plans to propose the installation of this system into various ships including passenger vessels, workboats, and cargo ships operating in coastal areas where...
WinGD has secured an approval in principle (AIP) from classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its two-stroke engine fuelled with ammonia. WinGD said the first example of the ammonia-fuelled engine, the 52-bore X52DF‑A, will be available for delivery from the fourth quarter of 2024. It will...