Ricardo and Isotta Fraschini Motori Ride the Wave
The first firing of a 100% hydrogen powered Single-Cylinder Engine for maritime transportation has been developed in collaboration between Ricardo and Isotta Fraschini Motori (a FINCANTIERI Company)
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ENVGO: when Marine Electrification Comes in Age in North America’s Yachting Sanctuaries
The ENVGO NV1 is a 25-foot, six-seat vessel with an 8.5-foot beam, with a dual-motor 330 hp electric drivetrain and an 80 kWh battery pack, and it made its debut at the North American boat shows in Toronto and Palm Beach
Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026, Italy wins: AS Labruna and Arcistratega key players in the Open Class
The 600 HP full-electric vessel nears 30 knots in the YCM Speed Record, ranking among the three fastest in the trial. AS Labruna is the only company representing Italy in the Open Sea Class, while the Italian success also stems from the results of the universities of Bologna and Genoa and the Polite...
Kongsberg Maritime to acquire Berg Propulsion
Kongsberg Maritime ASA announced an agreement to acquire the Swedish company Berg Propulsion AB. The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of integrated propulsion and electrical systems for the marine market (image: courtesy of Berg Propulsion)
Starnav Hybrid Offshore Vessels with mtu Series 4000 Engines
Rolls-Royce has supplied offshore oil and gas shipping company Starnav Serviços Marítimos of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 40 mtu 16V 4000 M33S engines to power ten new vessels for Brazilian energy company Petrobras. In the picture is one of the new boats which will enter in service in 2026
From Engines to Bridge: Rolls-Royce Power Systems Deepens Ties With Overmarine
Rolls-Royce wins major framework contract for yacht bridges and engines. Framework agreement with Overmarine includes mtu NautIQ Bridge systems for the first time
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AGCO Power CORE50 passes DLG’s PowerMix test with flying colors under the hood of the Fendt 620 Vario
The performance of the Fendt 600 Vario recorded by the PowerMix at the DLG test centre in Gross-Umstadt, Germany, is the result of close collaboration between Fendt and AGCO Power in Linnavuori, Finland
Diesel of the Year 2026, here’s the video of the award cerimony of AGCO Power CORE80!
The CORE80 is the Diesel of the Year 2026. A day of celebration at the headquarters in Linnavuori, Finland, which has cemented AGCO Power’s evolution into a leading player in the global off-highway landscape.
SIAP, Carraro’s gear factory – Ep.2
We visited Maniago, in the province of Pordenone, to see SIAP, a Carraro Group company. Here are the secrets of a plant that plays a crucial role in the manufacturer's strategies. Here's the video
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Volvo Penta expands range of D8 IMO III solutions
The enhanced Volvo Penta offering enables a broader range of D8 propulsion packages to exceed IMO III emissions standards without compromising on power or efficiency.
Haropa Port and Vedettes de Paris: Olympic Games rhymes with retrofit
Haropa Port has deepened its collaboration with the company Vedettes de Paris, aiming to promote the greening of the Paris river fleet.
Rolls-Royce supplies engines and power systems for three new Polish Navy frigates
The mtu propulsion engines and four marine gensets for the propulsion and power supply of the first of three new Miecznik multipurpose frigates for the Polish Navy are currently being built at Rolls-Royce in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Wärtsilä signs Lifecycle Agreement to ensure reliability for two Japanese ferries
Wärtsilä has signed two Lifecycle Agreements covering two ferries owned by Japanese operator Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd (SNF). The vessels are each powered by four Wärtsilä 31 engines.
MAN Cryo to design two hydrogen ferries for Norwegian Torghatten
MAN Cryo will provide the detail design for bunkering systems, hydrogen piping and vent masts for the vessels.
Rolls-Royce, first LNG tugboat with hybrid system into operation in Singapore
Rolls-Royce has supplied two 16-cylinder mtu Series 4000M55RN gas engines and the gas regulating unit (GRU) for the harbour tug.
Thousands of hours of virtual testing for Volvo Penta IPS
Volvo Penta is subjecting its all-new Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform to thousands of hours of virtual and on-water tests to secure its launch in 2025. The goal is to ensure the platform exceeds expectations with an unparalleled, high-performance experience.
Chalmers University of Technology: the socioeconomic costs caused by ship emissions in the Baltic Sea
In the article “Strong economic incentives of ship scrubbers promoting pollution”, published in Nature Sustainability, researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, show that discharge from ships with so-called scrubbers cause great damage to the Baltic Sea.
Rolls-Royce signs MoU with Majestic Fast Ferry in Singapore
Rolls-Royce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Singapore, to further strengthen its partnership with Majestic Fast Ferry in enabling clean, energy-efficient sailings for its current fleet of 11 ferries, fitted with mtu propulsion systems.
Volvo Penta and Vertom Group together to electrify commercial shipping
The 7,000-ton Vertom Patty, powered by Volvo Penta marine gensets, has already reduced CO2 emissions by 30% in its first few months of operation.
