The company has prototype units being tested in the field and hopes to have the new system finalised by the end of the year. The DC powered hydronic heater system is suitable for a range of vessels including ocean going, riverine and canal boats. “They all have a patented no smoke, no smell burner with advanced electronic control for safe and reliable operation and...
As MD of Sea Sure that acquired the company in 2007, Graham Brown explained, equipment needed to last, be dependable and simple to maintain and repair when users were away from port. “In the modern era they are somewhat of a ‘Marmite’ product, you either love ‘em or hate ‘em, nothing in between,” he said. “As well as their exceptional reliability, they could not dr...
With more than 50 years' experience, Plastimo is a household name in the French marine market, offering 11,000 products, all rooted in the brand's fundamental values of safety and ergonomy, to encourage enjoyable boating practice and professional service to the trade. Piet Poelmann, CEO of Zhik comments, "We are delighted to be partnering with Plastimo, a brand which,...
The team works in stainless steel, aluminium TIG and MIG welding with projects including Gloriana, the royal rowing boat and Shemara. “Years of experience in this highly specialised area include a number of prestigious projects means that they can provide excellent service but at competitive rates,” explained MD Chris Clayton. “They have been doing this for years, ...
The variable speed mobile generator will be added to Nauticool’s range of brands which it supplies and supports to retailers, OEM’s and end users throughout the UK and beyond. “Polar Generator are lightweight and have smaller dimensions than most generators on the market, making them perfect for retrofitting onto a boat,” said Nauticool’s MD David Hancock. “The units ...
The nautical life ring stickers, made from non-slip laminate, act as a clear reminder for visitors and staff to follow the 2m distancing rules and more than 40 boating clubs have already requested packs. "The acceptance of our 2m social distancing floor mats has been huge and have been gratefully received judging by the many kind comments,” said Christian Brewer, Bart...
A prototype will have its world premier later this season and the company aims to have the engine in production by the first quarter of 2021. The prototype is specced at 90 kW and with a more powerful lower leg, it is expected it will perform equivalent to a 150hp petrol engine. The testing that will be performed during the remainder of 2020 will give the final result...
The kit is an auxiliary propulsion system for main engines up to 2000kW. The ‘plug and play’ solution is designed for easy hybridisation of any kind of vessel by being installed on board and connected to the standard electric grid. The system includes an electric motor/ generator that can be installed in the propulsion drive-line; a lithium battery pack; electrics ...
Offering up to 25 simultaneously active spot beams, the Thor 7 service is designed to provide HTS Ka-band VSAT connectivity across Europe The v85NX, the first 85cm antenna to be certified on the Thor 7 network, will benefit from the same airtime pricing as 1m antennas. Jan Hetland, director, data service division at Telenor Satellite, said the company was delighted to...
The dealers - Inverness-based Caley Marina, Fettes and Rankine in Aberdeen and South Shore Marine in Northern Ireland – will focus on the Neander-engineered outboard that is suitable for applications such as fast rescue craft, safety boats and superyacht tenders. The 50hp diesel outboard has a dual crankshaft and common rail fuel injection. The torque output peaks at ...
The agreement includes Katadyn Water products, Katadyn Survivor, Micropur, Steripen, Trek’n Eat Foods and the brands they distribute including Forestia Foods, Chimpanzee energy foods and Wacaco portable coffee machines. “This is a very exciting opportunity for us,” said Jim Deheer, director, GDS Ltd. “We are delighted to be working with such a well-established, global...
Hamworthy aims to enter agreements with local service providers in 15 countries within the next 12 months and says that a new partnership with PumpsPlus in Canada will be the first of many. Unauthorized spare parts of dubious quality can cause problems with even the best marine and offshore pumps, says Hamworthy. If a breakdown occurs, it is costly for the owner and u...
“Our customers around the world value the level of technical expertise and support our dedicated teams are able to offer them to not only help deliver engine lubrication recommendations for optimum cost control results but crucially, through analysis and insight of equipment, to ensure operational efficiency and safety, and helping reduce vessel machinery downtime,” said...
The value of the firm orders is approximately SEK 100 million (about $10.6 million), including the PureBallast 3 systems and in some cases, deck houses and booster pump units. The frame agreements extend over the next three years and are Alfa Laval says that. even as the shipping industry has been impacted by the current pandemic, it has continued working closely w...
The vessels will serve Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm, which will be located approximately 55 miles off the Yorkshire coast in the North Sea and is set to enter operation in 2022. Both CTVs will be equipped with a Danfoss Editron serial hybrid system consisting of four propulsion motors. The systems will also include DC-DC converters for the vessels’ batterie...
Installation is scheduled for fourth quarter 2020 and Sea-Cargo says that, in good wind conditions, the sailing hybrid vessel will maintain regular service speed by sail alone. Sea-Cargo has developed a new and unique technology that allows the sails to be raised and lowered while sailing. This tilt feature is designed for the extreme conditions in the North Sea, and ...
Designed for customers with turbochargers for two-stroke engines, the plan covers standard overhaul parts, wear and tear components, unplanned events (including unexpected repairs), labor, waiting and overtime, and intermediate inspection. Turbo MarineCare can be applied either from new or at any stage of the vessel or turbocharger’s life, subject to access to its ser...
As part of this program, it has contracted Wärtsilä to provide a comprehensive scope of solutions on a fast-track basis. The order was placed in May and delivery is scheduled for October this year. The scope includes two controlled pitch propeller (CPP) systems with control and fuel efficiency devices, two Wärtsilä tunnel thrusters, a Wärtsilä 20 auxiliary engine, and...
The project is being backed by a grant from the Nippon Foundation’s Joint Technological Development Program for the Demonstration of Unmanned Ships, Once the development phase has been completed, the prototype unmanned navigation system will be installed in a large high-speed car ferry ordered by Shin Nihonkai Ferry, to be built at the Tategami Main Plant of MHI’s Nag...
The Government of China commissioned the vessel as part of its initiative to reduce emissions from inland vessels. In charge of developing the vessels, CSSC Guijang Shipyard and the CSSC Shanghai Marine Diesel Research Institute turned to Danfoss Editron to equip the two workboats with Editron marine systems. The first workboat is a fully-electric, 68 foot long eng...
Built at Vigo-based shipyard Astilleros Armón, the 95.1 meters long by 14.8 meters beam freezer-seiner is the largest vessel built for Albacora in recent years. Designed by Armón / Cintranaval, the vessel is equipped with a state-of-the-art Schottel propulsion system comprising one type SCP 109 4-X Schottel controllable pitch propeller. With an input power of 6,000 kW...
SwiftBulk is implementing Fueltrax EFMS to improve operating efficiency, decrease environmental footprint with consumption tracking, and improve operating transparency. The EFMS on board includes direct fuel measurements via Coriolis flowmeter technology for the ship’s Mitsui MAN B&W 6S-60MC-C main engine and bunker monitoring for fuel quality detection upon loading. Wit...
The tug is being built for the Port of Aarhus Denmark and features two Schottel type SRP 430 Rudderpropellers, rated at 2,000 kW each, with 2.5 meter dameter fixed pitch propellers. The azimuth thrusters will be driven by diesel engines. This configuration will achieve an expected bollard pull of about 65 tonnes and a free running speed of approximately 12.5 knots. Th...
The vessels will be delivered with battery-hybrid technology that will see emission of greenhouse gases reduced by a minimum 30% and will also be prepared for future installation of zero emission hydrogen technology. Among the advantages of the new eVSP are, in particular, a high efficiency and a reduction of complexity, as the permanent-magnet synchronous motor is al...
The vessel, the Green Jade, is on order for Taiwan’s first offshore wind EPCI contractor, CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE), a joint venture between Taiwan’s largest shipbuilder, CSBC, and the Belgium based DEME Group. With a 4,000-tonne crane capacity, the 216 meter long vessel is being built transport and install the next generation of foundations and giant multi-megaw...
It has issued a new cylinder lubrication guide that, for the first time, provides ship operators with consolidated, at-a-glance information highlighting the specific usage conditions for each and every approved cylinder oil. The guidance is the result of several months’ work with major oil companies to make usage requirements more transparent. Previously, the guidelin...
With a total cost of $468 million, the vessel is the largest single investment ever made in the marine diamond industry. It deploys advanced subsea crawling – a technique for recovering diamonds from the seabed. The new 177-meter ship has been designed by Norwegian naval architect firm Marin Teknikk. It will become the largest ship in the owner’s fleet, exceeding the ...
The diesel-electric ships will each have four main engines divided between two engine rooms and Wabtec’s marine diesel engines will be integrated into generator sets by Cummins. The V250 series diesel engines for the NSMV fleet will be manufactured at Wabtec’s Grove City, Pa., plant. “This federal order will create job opportunities and economic growth in Western P...
Bio-based Dyneema has identical technical characteristics and performance as conventional Dyneema but uses waste from the pulp and timber industry as its primary raw-material. Reduced CO2 emissions Bio-based Dyneema is ISCC-certified as sustainable and renewable via ‘mass-balancing’ which means that the Ethylene feedstock used to make bio-based Dyneema is transitio...
Sentinel Marine Solutions is known for connected boat technology and is a recognised enabler for digital services in the boating industry, developing and manufacturing software and hardware for monitoring and remote control of modern boat systems. The Sentinel Boat Monitor model BM-40 is the core of the Telematics system - a connectivity gateway for remote monitoring ...
MCI became an international distributor for EchoPilot’s Forward-Looking 3D sonar system (FLS 3D) in November 2019. Fleming Yachts will fit the system to its latest Fleming 65 cruising yacht, currently under construction at the Tung Hwa boatyard near the port city of Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan. “Fleming Yachts are renowned for their high-quality build and attention t...
The first two boats — an 11-foot, 10-inch or 12-foot, 6-inch RIB — are existing models in Highfield’s extensive line of aluminum-hulled boats, modified in collaboration with Pure to accommodate electric propulsion components. “We are excited to partner with such an innovative company and to collaborate on a series of boats designed to aid the environment at the same t...
The company has developed lasting partnerships with the sport’s top athletes and has been an official apparel sponsor for teams in The Ocean Race since the initial event nearly 50 years ago. The Ocean Race is dedicated to advocating for ocean protection and the restoration of ocean health and Helly Hansen shares this commitment. “No other sailing race in the world is ...
The Wave International filter systems are either offered as standard or, on the smaller models, as an option. The majority are fitted with the Flostream HiFlo10 drinking water filters to galleys and wetbars and the standard Flostream unit to icemakers. All boats, excluding superyachts, built to the CE standard feature Wavestream System 2 bilge filter systems. “We fit ...
Marinas, schools, hospitals, Brexit lorry parks, test facility locations, outdoor catering establishments and holiday businesses are amongst potential new customers for extra sanitation facilities. With these installations comes the need to pump away sewage and grey water and LeeSan’s experience perfectly positions the company to expand its offering. New markets ...
It can be mounted vertically, horizontally or angled to fit available space and is rated for use in wet heads. The panel has three functions: flush, empty and fill. Manual operation enables efficient clearing of the bowl to save onboard water supplies and reduce black water accumulation. The panel has silver-plated butt contact switches and doesn't rely on a con...
