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Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion solution selected for three new cargo vessels
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion solution for three new self-discharging cargo vessels being built at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands for Norwegian shipowner Aasen Shipping. As part of the solution, …
Dec 12, 2023 / Curious
Kongsberg Maritime to provide design, engineering, and equipment on pair of methanol ready, chemical tankers for Sirius Rederi AB
The new vessels will be highly advanced, low emission, 15,000dwt tankers with a range of Kongsberg Maritime equipment that can operate on battery-powered hybrid propulsion. The first ship for Sirius will be delivered in July 2026. Kongsberg Maritime …
Dec 5, 2023 / Curious
Hybrid Propulsion Package for Cable-Laying Vessel Features 4 × MAN 175D GenSets
High-speed engine with small environmental footprint increasingly engine of choice in offshore windfarm segment VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialised vessels, has ordered 4 × MAN 12V175D-MEM GenSets in connection …
Oct 17, 2023 / Curious
Wärtsilä Hybrid Propulsion System will future-proof 11 new Eastern Pacific PCTC vessels
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its industry-leading hybrid propulsion system for eleven new Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels. The ships are being built at the Jingling and Weihai shipyards in China for Singapore-based Eastern …
Jun 7, 2022 / Vessels
Meriaura Group is preparing a 100% carbon neutral transport concept
Meriaura Group has started the preparation and design of a transport concept that targets 100% carbon neutrality. The concept is based on hybrid propulsion that combines sustainably produced bio-oil and battery technology. In addition to innovative …
Mar 31, 2021 / Vessels
Abeking & Rasmussen Order Complete MAN 175D Hybrid-Propulsion Packages for Indonesian Navy Minehunters
Naval order for versatile MAN 175D engineGerman yard, Abeking & Rasmussen, has announced that it has begun the construction of two minehunting vessels for the Indonesian Navy. Each vessel will feature a complete MAN hybrid propulsion package, …
Feb 10, 2021 / Naval
ABB powers P&O super-ferries towards new sustainable transport era
ABB to supply electric, digital and connected solutions for P&O Ferries’ two new vessels, including Azipod® propulsion and energy storage, cutting fuel consumption by one ton per return trip across the English ChannelABB has won a contract with …
Sep 23, 2020 / Curious
Wärtsilä to supply world’s first hybrid powered self-discharging bulk carriers
The technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to provide the complete system design and full equipment scope for two new 9300 DWT self-discharging bulk carriers featuring hybrid propulsion. The ships will be the first of their kind to be fitted …
Feb 3, 2020 / Curious
Wärtsilä Hybrid upgrades will save fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for two offshore supply vessels
The technology group Wärtsilä will engineer, supply, and install complete battery hybrid packages to two offshore supply vessels owned by the Norway-based operator Atlantic Offshore. The upgrading project will be carried out at the Fitjar shipyard in …
Oct 11, 2019 / Vessels
GE to Showcase Marine Technologies that Fit the Needs of RAN Hunter Class at the Pacific 2019 International Maritime Exposition
GE’s hybrid propulsion system will power the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat ShipGE is committed to delivering energy-efficient and reliable solutions to meet future naval needsThis week at the Pacific 2019 maritime exposition, GE (NYSE: GE) is …
Oct 8, 2019 / Naval