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...
Engines & Propulsion Systems
GEAR | Foiling board manufacturer acquired by new owner
Brunswick Corporation has confirmed its acquisition of Fliteboard, a manufacturer of electric foiling systems. Fliteboard, which combines advanced hydrofoils and electric propulsion for use on vessels, will allow Brunswick to enter the emerging electric-foiling surfboard market. The company will operate as a business within Mercury Marine. Dave Foulkes, Brunswick Corporation CEO, said Brunswick has an […]
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Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for March/April 2023
WORK BOAT WORLD: UK offshore infrastructure support vessel operator the North Star Group has appointed James Bradford as its chief technology officer (CTO) as the organis ..
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Marine Propulsion News Roundup | April 14 – Battery-powered Scottish ferries, generators for future US Navy frigates and more
Propulsion system selected for Finnish Border Guard patrol ships ABB has secured a contract with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to supply an integrated power and propuls ..
Marine Propulsion News Roundup | March 21 – Electric retrofit for Michigan Lake Huron ferry, cruise ship fuel cells and more
Royal Caribbean Group joins project to develop new fuel cells for cruise ships Cruise company the Royal Caribbean Group, German shipyard Meyer Werft, and technology compa ..
Marine Propulsion News Roundup | February 15 – Korean-developed nuclear-powered ships, a new high-speed engine for the US Navy and more
South Korean collaboration to develop nuclear reactors to power commercial ships The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAREI) has entered into a memorandum of under ..
Marine Propulsion News Roundup | January 5 – Norwegian low-emission ferries, new retractable thruster model and more
Hurtigruten receives funding for low-emission vessels Norwegian cruise and ferry company Hurtigruten has been awarded over NOK67 million (US$6.63 million) in funding by t ..
Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2022
WORK BOAT WORLD: Shearwater GeoServices has confirmed the appointment of Kristin Færøvik to the company’s board of directors. Færøvik was the Managing Director ..
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Marine Propulsion News Roundup | October 19 – Hybrid ferries and dual-fuel methanol-powered containerships
Danfoss Editron drivetrain selected for future Elbe River hybrid ferries Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has been chosen to provide drivetrain systems for thr ..
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Marine Propulsion News Roundup | October 6 – A new hybrid azimuthing thruster, an energy storage system for an offshore vessel, hydrogen and methanol dual-fuel projects
ZF introduces hybrid version of azimuth thruster model ZF recently unveiled a hybrid version of its AT 80 thruster system. ZF said the hybrid solution is suitable for a w ..