Marine

Shaping an aluminum hull is a far from trivial operation. Yet it gives uniqueness, sustainability in terms of process, cutting parasitic costs and recyclability of materials. Francesco Ceccarelli, managing director of Tuxedo explained it to us and also told us about the genesis of the choice of the ...

Wärtsilä will supply the LNG Fuel Gas Supply (FGSS) systems for four new 23k TEU container vessels being built for France based operator CMA CGM at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding yard in China.

MAN Engines is expanding its current engine portfolio for yachts and sport fishing boats to include engines in the current IMO Tier III emissions standard. V8 engines from 735 to 956 kW are now additionally available with the exhaust gas aftertreatment system.

Volvo Penta and Groupe Beneteau joined forces to host a collaborative, hands-on testing event for an innovative hybrid-electric experience in June.

MAN Energy Solutions has announced that it will begin developing retrofit solutions for medium-speed marine engines as part of a research association including WTZ Roßlau and TU-Darmstadt.

Uzmar Shipyards in Turkey has placed an order for four of MAN’s latest variant 12V175D-MM marine propulsion engines for global tug operator, Svitzer. The new engines will provide the opportunity to run on HVO.

MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful first running of a test engine on ammonia at its Research Centre Copenhagen (RCC). The company reports that the successful combustion was performed on a MAN B&W two-stroke 4T50ME-X type.

In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Volvo Penta and CMB.Tech collaborated to create dual-fuel, hydrogen-diesel engines for marine applications. This technology is now powering Hydrobingo, a hydrogen-powered ferry in operation off the coast of Japan.

Following the official ceremony on May 13th in Kvaløya, Norway’s largest inland island, the MS Stødig has gone into service for operator Asbjørn Selsbane AS. Propulsion comes courtesy of a Yanmar 6EY22AW.

Ferretti Group celebrated its debut on Euronext Milan, the Milan-based stock exchange operated by Borsa Italiana, by berthing a magnificent Riva Anniversario in the middle of the Piazza.