22 Dec

Jackson Offshore, Caterpillar partnering on hybrid offshore vessels

Rich MillerIndustry NewsHybrids, propulsion

(NEW ORLEANS) — Jackson Offshore Operators (JOO) is partnering with Caterpillar Marine to pilot an integrated hybrid energy solution aimed at reduction of fuel consumption and diesel exhaust emissions. The companies will demonstrate the technology on JOO’s Thunder platform supply vessel, jointly working toward the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions while at the same time optimizing the systems' performance. “Jackson…

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22 Dec

LNG Summit USA to examine challenges, opportunities

Rich MillerIndustry NewsLNG, propulsion, shipbuilding, shipping

(HOUSTON) — Fueled by the success of the previous editions, WISDOM will present the seventh annual LNG Summit USA on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 in Houston. Reliability issues and a cyclical decline in capacity additions have constrained the ability of liquefied natural gas producers to respond to a demand rebound driven by the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and…

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29 Nov

Caterpillar, Damen to collaborate on methanol-powered vessels

Rich MillerIndustry NewsClimate change, propulsion

(HOUSTON) — Caterpillar and Damen Shipyards Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aiming to develop methanol-powered vessels that enable the decarbonization of marine operations. “Our collaboration with Damen Shipyards Group and Pon Power brings together immeasurable expertise that allows us to learn together and innovate to address the great challenge of the energy transition. This is an exciting…

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28 Oct

Pair of RAL-designed electric tugs coming to Vancouver

Rich MillerTugboats & Towingpropulsion, shipbuilding

(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — SAAM Towage Canada has signed a construction contract with Sanmar Shipyards to add two new battery electric tugs to its operations in Vancouver. This development aligns with the Port of Vancouver’s goal to become the world’s most sustainable port, as well as the city’s goal to become the greenest. This will be a major step in…

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22 Aug

ABS to examine nuclear propulsion for commercial ships

Rich MillerMaritime NewsClimate change, propulsion, shipping

(HOUSTON) — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) a contract to research barriers to the adoption of advanced nuclear propulsion on commercial vessels. The $800,000 research project – awarded by the DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy last year and formally contracted through its U.S. Industry Opportunities for Advanced Nuclear Technology Development –…

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31 May

World’s first hydrogen-powered pushboat christened

Rich MillerMaritime Newspropulsion, technology, towing

(BERLIN) — In Berlin's Westhafen, Mayor Franziska Giffey christened the pushboat Elektra. After almost two years of construction at shipyard Hermann Barthel GmbH in Derben and the transfer to the Westhafen in Berlin, the long-term testing of this unique, innovative and emission-free vessel begins. “(Elektra) is the world's first pushboat in which battery-electric propulsion is combined with hydrogen and fuel…

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19 May

Safety alert: Preventing marine fuel contamination

Rich MillerMaritime NewsCoast Guard, propulsion, Safety alert

(WASHINGTON) — A towing vessel operating in a pushing-ahead configuration experienced a loss of all propulsion while operating on the Mississippi River. The loss of propulsion occurred approximately three hours after getting underway and about 3.5 hours after receiving fuel from a shoreside facility. Fortunately, there was no significant damage to the vessel, nor injuries to crewmembers because of this…

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18 May

Scania engines power pair of new Alaska tour boats

Rich MillerIndustry Newspropulsion

(SAN ANTONIO, Texas) — Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines for boats, trucks, buses and industrial applications, is powering the latest whale-watching vessels operated by Major Marine Tours in Seward, Alaska. The 87-foot Spirit of Matushka, delivered in the spring of 2021, and its sister ship Skana, launched this month, were constructed by All American Marine of…

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22 Apr

Wartsila, Carnival partner in fleet decarbonization program

Rich MillerIndustry Newspropulsion, technology

(HELSINKI) — The technology group Wartsila is to deliver its new Decarbonisation Modeling Service to Carnival Corp. as the cruise group aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its fleet. Initially tasked with establishing an optimal decarbonization path for the cruise ship Regal Princess, the project will expand to model solutions which could be applied to the entire Carnival fleet.…

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23 Mar

Torqeedo names Great Lakes Power as eastern US distributor

Rich MillerIndustry Newspropulsion

(CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.) — Torqeedo has appointed Great Lakes Power, a longtime marine powertrain specialist, as the exclusive distributor for Deep Blue electric propulsion systems in the eastern United States. Great Lakes Power, headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, specializes in the distribution, service, manufacturing and engineering of powertrain solutions. The company will offer sales and installation support, factory-trained technicians and genuine…

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