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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
ventifoils
Maritime News

Airplane-Like Wings Could Help Cargo Ship Boost Fuel Efficiency

Dutch based ship designer eConowind has been tapped to supply one of their innovative “ventifoil“ wind-assisted propulsion systems onboard a 3,600 DWT

September 25, 2019
Total Views: 174

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
ABB Introduces New ‘Azipod D’ Electric Thruster
Maritime News

ABB Introduces New ‘Azipod D’ Electric Thruster

Swiss-based power and automation group ABB has introduced a new addition to its line of Azipod propulsion systems to the growing electric propulsion market.

March 24, 2015
Total Views: 363

Thursday, June 19, 2014
Cat Unveils New ‘Twin Fin’ Propulsion System
News

Cat Unveils New ‘Twin Fin’ Propulsion System

What’s interesting about the Twin Fin System is the internal housing of all of the propulsion equipment within the hull

June 19, 2014
Total Views: 200

Friday, May 23, 2014
PHOTOS: 3D Seismic Vessel Gets “Twin Fin” Propulsion Upgrade
Engineering News

PHOTOS: 3D Seismic Vessel Gets “Twin Fin” Propulsion Upgrade

In February 2014, the 3D Seismic Vessel ‘Polarcus Naila’ was at Damen Shipyard Group’s ship repair and conversion yard Shipdock Amsterdam for a 6-week

May 23, 2014
Total Views: 192

Friday, March 8, 2013
becker twisted fin
Engineering News

Propulsion-Enhancing Fins Installed on Hamburg Süd Containerships

Becker Twisted Fins, designed by Becker Marine Systems, were retrofitted onto seven “Santa” class container vessels of the fleet of liner shipping

March 8, 2013
Total Views: 77

Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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Engineering News

Schottel Reports Strong Demand for Propulsion and Maneuvering Systems

Founded in 1921, the SCHOTTEL Group, headquartered in Spay/Rhine, has been developing and manufacturing azimuth propulsion and maneuvering systems, complete

September 12, 2012
Total Views: 201

Wednesday, July 11, 2012
air lubrication ship resistance
Uncategorized

NYK Finds Air Bubbles Significantly Reduce Ship Resistance [REPORT]

Post World War II, warships began to experiment with a system called Prairie-Masker which expelled bubbles through the hull and propellor blade tips in an

July 11, 2012
Total Views: 385

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
ABB to Supply Electric Propulsion and Power Systems for New Deepwater PLV’s
Offshore

ABB to Supply Electric Propulsion and Power Systems for New Deepwater PLV’s

ABB said today that it has been chosen to supply Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering with energy efficient propulsion and electrical power systems for

May 16, 2012
Total Views: 9

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Siemens to Supply Eco-Friendly Propulsion and Power Generation Systems for Maersk Triple-E’s
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Siemens to Supply Eco-Friendly Propulsion and Power Generation Systems for Maersk Triple-E’s

Siemens, through their Siemens Drive Technologies Division, says it has been awarded a contract from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) to

May 15, 2012
Total Views: 66

Monday, March 12, 2012
abb azipod
Engineering News

An Inside Look at ABB’s Azipods [VIDEO]

ABB released this video today that gives a new look at their Azipod ship propulsion systems that they are successfully integrating on board a number of

March 12, 2012
Total Views: 560

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
propeller propulsion
Blog

Part 2: How to Propel a More Efficient Ship

In Part 2 of this series on shipping efficiency technology, we look at new ship propulsion technologies and design concepts aimed at cutting operating costs,

January 4, 2012
Total Views: 1345

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Press Releases

Caterpillar to Power the First United States-Flagged, EPA Tier 3 Compliant Deepwater Offshore Vessel in Gulf of Mexico

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has been selected to provide four Cat® 3516C Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP) generator sets for the SV-310 multi-purpose

November 30, 2011
Total Views: 6

stadt-samsung-hybrid-ship-propulsion
Press Releases

Hybrid Ship Propulsion Drives – Samsung Makes A Large Investment

One of the world’s largest shipbuilders, South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries, has ordered STADT STASCHO  No-Loss Drive electrical

November 30, 2011
Total Views: 336

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Wärtsilä introduces new waterjet series for ferries, yachts and naval vessels
Engineering News

Wärtsilä introduces new waterjet series for ferries, yachts and naval vessels

Wärtsilä has introduced a new series of waterjet solutions. This new midsize series enhances Wärtsilä’s competitive range of stainless steel

March 2, 2011
Total Views: 23

Thursday, January 27, 2011
Caterpillar to Provide Combined Marine Propulsion Systems for Scandlines Ferries
News

Caterpillar to Provide Combined Marine Propulsion Systems for Scandlines Ferries

MaK™ M 32 C Engines Equipped with Cat® Common Rail Chosen to Power Two Car Ferry Newbuilds Caterpillar Marine Power Systems was recently selected to

January 27, 2011
Total Views: 19

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Uncategorized

Interview with Hydraulic Marine Systems

gCaptain.com had a chance to speak with Todd Preston of Hydraulic Marine Systems. Hydraulic Marine Systems was one of the biggest hits of the 2008

December 16, 2008
Total Views: 86

Sunday, December 16, 2007
Uncategorized

Launching Kite Power

The 433 ft long “Beluga SkySails” in an undated image. Turning ocean winds into gold while cutting greenhouse emissions in the process might sound

December 16, 2007
Total Views: 22
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