Power & Propulsion – Page 13
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NewsBelesta in the fishing industry
Belesta is a division of Belzona Polymerics Limited set up specifically to market an advanced range of friction reducing lubrication products that are now widely used throughout the fishing industry.
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NewsSubstantial power for marine applications
The electronically governed Cat® C32 ACERT™ engine is specifically designed to match 50Hz (1,500rpm) or 60Hz (1,800rpm) generators.
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Finning showcases global service expertise at Seawork 2008
At Seawork 2008, Finning, one of the UK’s leading marine engine providers, will promote the worldwide Caterpillar support network, designed to deliver on-board maintenance and emergency repair services both in the UK and overseas.
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Reducing fuel costs by burning heavy fuel oil
Westfalia Separator offers a safe haven for fishing vessels and small ferry operators, vulnerable to increases and fluctuations in diesel oil prices, looking to cut costs by changing from diesel oil to less expansive heavy fuel oil.
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New engine from John Deere
John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) recently announced its new 12.5L marine propulsion engine. The 6125SFM75 offers 610 horsepower (455kW) and is the most powerful engine offered by the company.
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Silent propellers aid fisheries research
Working in close collaboration with shipbuilder VT Halter Marine of Moss Point Mississippi, a fixed pitch propeller and steering gear solution has been designed and supplied to suit the challenging requirements of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) four vessel programme.
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NewsCommercial specification diesel inboard unveiled
Yamaha Motor (UK) has taken delivery of the first new commercially rated 285hp Yamaha inboard diesel stern drive units, – the ME432Sti P2 – bringing the total available inboard range up to five models and eight variants, including Twin Rotating Propeller (TRP) versions.
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New head of Sabre
Ian Patton is taking over the leadership role at diesel engine manufacturer, Sabre.
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NewsNew controllable pitch propeller system
The new Kamewa CP-A hub for controllable pitch propellers has been developed from the established XF-5 design. Hubs for controllable pitch propellers are mature products and manufacturer Rolls-Royce says that the development has been made by evolution, not revolution.
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NewsPower contract for new super-trawler
Finning Power Systems has won the contract to supply the complete power and propulsion system for the new 71-metre super-trawler MFV “Serene”.
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NewsSaving fuel – saving the planet
It has been 10 years since specific regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships were adopted as part of the MARPOL (Annex VI) agreement. During this time, the fishing industry has come under increasing pressure to switch to environmentally responsible engines that can help reduce exhaust emissions and ...
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Onsite oil condition monitoring made simple!
Condition monitoring of fuels and lubricants used in industrial and marine plant and equipment is one of the main weapons in the fight to reduce premature failure of engines, gearboxes and hydraulic systems.
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NewsEngine range is top performer
The latest Perkins Sabre marine diesel engines have confirmed the range’s status for achieving the highest environmental standards.
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NewsEnhanced M 20 series – many advantages for the operator
Keeping in line with its philosophy of ensuring that all its engines remain ‘state-of-the-art’, Caterpillar has refined its M 20 engine series, which has been successfully established in the market for 14 years, and will now distribute it under the name M 20 C.
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Smart way to control propulsion systems
Glendinning Marine Products, Inc., a product development company that designs, assembles, and markets electro-mechanical devices for use in the RV and marine industries – has announced the completion of its newest product ready for distribution.
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NewsPrimeServ’s latest trawler overhaul
PrimeServ Frederikshavn has successfully completed another major main engine overhaul aboard a large, Westrybflot-owned factory freezer trawler.
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NewsNozzle improves fishing efficiency
Built in 1988, MV “Trygvason” is a single-screw trawler originally equipped with an open-type, 2600mm-diameter CPP.
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NewsThe Seafish Fuel Efficiency Programme
The soaring price of fuel has become a major issue for the UK fishing industry in recent years, especially since it has come at a time of ever tighter quotas and other catch restrictions; all of which put extreme pressure on the viability of the fleet.
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NewsFuel savings and greater efficiency for new GE engine
GE Transportation has introduced new V250 12- and 16-cylinder medium-speed diesel engines for marine and stationary applications which are claimed to deliver fuel savings of as much as 6.5% compared to the company’s earlier models, and offer 25% greater power density in the compact designs, while meeting US Environmental Protection ...
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Higher efficiency engines with ultra-low emissions
The world’s two leading marine engine manufacturers, MAN Diesel and Wärtsilä Corporation, have agreed to propose a large scale Cooperative Research Project – HERCULES-ß – with the objective of maximising fuel efficiency while reducing emissions.
