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...
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 ...
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...
GP Watercraft is providing Andrew Simpson Centres with demo foiling boats for use on RYA foiling courses, national foiling initiatives and performance foiling programmes. The partnership will help offer foiling tuition on purpose-built, user-friendly foilers for all ages of sailor. Skeeta and Nikki The Skeeta is GP Watercraft’s latest third generation foiling dingh...
Williams Jet Tenders ceased production on 24 March in accordance with government Covid-19 pandemic guidelines, but a skeleton team returned shortly after to the factory in April to meet customers’ orders, with Williams fulfilling all deliveries during the lockdown period. Keeping staff safe Mathew Hornsby, sales director at Williams Jet Tenders, said that it was ri...
Location: Qiankun Bay, Yellow River, China Date: April of 2020 Equipment: ME120 USV, Hydro-tech MS400P small multibeam echo sounder system User: National Natural Resources Second Topographic Survey Team Background With a total length of 5,464 km, the Yellow River is the second-longest river in China. As running through the Loess Plateau during the middle jou...
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...
DNV GL approval confirms that the PRO-SET epoxy systems are in compliance with international standards, regulations and DNV GL rules, providing proof of the high quality and safety standards of the products. “We’re delighted to gain accreditation for PRO-SET epoxy systems,” said Ian Oliver of Wessex Resins and Adhesives that manufactures PRO-SET epoxy under licence fr...
Barrus has also added Zinga to its range of marine maintenance products after being awarded exclusive UK distribution rights. Established in 1956, MG Duff specialises in producing sacrificial anodes for leisure boats, commercial ships and offshore structures. “The MG Duff name is synonymous with quality, trust and longevity and we will be taking that message out to...
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...
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 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...
“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 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...
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...
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...
If you’re interested in boats that enable fast passage-making, in safety – as well as podium performances for racers and/or classic comfort for cruisers – then read on for the latest on the Rapido range of Rapido 40, Rapido 50 and Rapido 60 trimarans!
Designed by Milan and Holger Henn of the German Studio HENNDESIGN and Hamburg-based iYACHTS, Ocean Eco 90 is covered with over 200sqm of solar panels from which energy is taken and stored in the battery packs that power the electric engines. "The hybrid version has two 250kW electric drives and two 456kW diesel engines, which also replace the conventional diesel gene...
The vessel is the third Sealegs craft Bear Grylls has purchased and marks a milestone for Sealegs as a pioneer of the amphibious production boat market. Over the last 15 years the New Zealand-based company has evolved from a startup to a major stakeholder in a significant and growing sector of the international marine market. “I am proud to be a part of the team that ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
30 Years IDE Compressors 30 years with some ups and downs that we all mastered to eventually consolidate our successful position on the market. Meeting the test criteria and being accepted as a member of the “Verband Deutscher Manufakturen” (~Association of German Manufactories) made us proud and encourages us to stay true to the motto quality before quantity. In ...
The Draco 27 offers a cockpit with room for up to six and helm seats that swivel to face a central table. Power will come from a single outboard up to 400 hp. In the bow, sofa seating converts to a large sunpad bow lounge; abaft, a large cockpit canopy protects guests from the sun. Standard equipment includes a day galley with sink and refrigerator; head and shower; h...
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...
Since taking on the brand, Barrus has extended the range and developed further products including laminating tools and equipment. Building on the original six products, there are now more than 70, including a variety of application tools and eight different types of consolidation rollers in multiple sizes. The products are suitable for boat builders and DIYers.
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 implementation of the new technology enables Oyster Yachts to carry out all elements of its bluewater yacht manufacturing within its three sites at Ashmanhaugh, Wroxham and Southampton. The technology will also aid production efficiencies and guarantee quality as shown by the boatbuilders Lloyd’s Register certificate. “We are delighted to have taken delivery of...
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 ...
The FLAX 27 is an 8.2m daysailer designed by naval architects Judel/Vrolijk & Co. The hull, deck and internal structure of the vessel have been infused with Sicomin's very low viscosity GreenPoxy InfuGreen 810 resin and flax fibre reinforcement fabrics. "Our goal is to really get people excited about natural fibre composites,” said GREENBOATS founder, Friedrich Johann...
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...
