Power & Propulsion – Page 15

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    ZF Marine delivers to Spain

    2005-02-19T13:55:00Z

    ZF Marine reports the delivery of a transmission system for the "Fakir" ice-class Spanish trawler built by Astilleros Armon, SA. for Freiremar, SA. The single screw, ZF W43100 NR heavy-duty gearbox is for a MaK 6M25 engine of 1,850 kW with a speed of 750 rpm at 2.46 kW/rpm.

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    New Volvo technology turns backwards forwards

    2005-02-19T13:55:00Z

    Volvo Penta claims its new propulsion system, with props turning in the direction in which the vessel is travelling (Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System -- IPS) means faster, stronger, quieter, cleaner and more manoeuvrable craft.

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    Perkins Sabre launches new version of the M92

    2005-02-19T13:55:00Z

    Perkins Sabre has launched the M92B, an upgraded, new-specification version of the M92.

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    Italian coastguard fits rigid inflatables with Volvo Penta engines

    2005-01-24T11:18:00Z

    When the Italian coastguard invests in new rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), Volvo Penta provides the horsepower. A dozen Zodiac boats are to be fitted with the powerful Volvo Penta AD41 in a twin installation. The drive package gives the boats a top speed that exceeds the customer’s specification by nearly ...

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    French Government to help fishermen as oil price rise

    2004-11-01T09:04:00Z

    The Spanish Government has followed the French example and will be helping fishermen to face the rise in oil prices.

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    Joint venture to reduce energy consumption

    2004-10-01T15:37:00Z

    Icelandic company Marorka and Norwergian MetaSystems are co-operating to reduce the energy consumption of Norwegian fishing vesseks by 25 per cent. The solution is to harmonise the energy system on board.

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    Polysteel, Tecnocompact and Tecnoplus from Tecnored

    2004-08-01T12:40:00Z

    Tecnored of Spain has recently introduced several new products in its manufacturing range such as ''Polysteel'' ''Tecnocompact'' and ''Tecnoplus'' .

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    Scania's latest 12-litre engine

    2004-08-01T12:40:00Z

    Scania says it will start production from this autumn of a new, 12-litre engine with an electronic engine management system (EMS) which it says brings high performance, low operating costs and low exhaust emissions.

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    New Volvo penta engine for small fishing boats

    2004-08-01T12:40:00Z

    Volvo Penta''s new D9 diesel engine offers very high performance characteristics combined with low exhaust and noise emissions as well as minimal vibrations resulting in a high degree of onboard comfort. Available in two power output alternatives, 500 and 575 horsepower, the Volvo Penta D9 is a powerful alternative for ...

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    ULTRA-SEP Bilge Water Separators gain USA certificates

    2004-08-01T12:40:00Z

    ULTRA-SEP Bilge Water Separators has gained the first U.S. Coast Guard certification worldwide for treating emulsions to new IMO Standards MEP.107 (49).

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    New bilge filter for cleaner seas

    2004-08-01T12:40:00Z

    Denmark-based filtration experts C.C. Jensen A/S has developed a new filtration unit, in collaboration with DMA Sorption ApS, which they say guarantees that the oil content is below 15 parts per million (ppm) throughout the lifespan of the filter elements.

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    Filter versus centrifuge for longer engine life?

    2004-05-01T11:27:00Z

    One of Denmark''s oldest oil filter companies has undertaken studies to show that its filters are not only better than centrifuges but they are much cheaper costwise. They also says that increase lie of engine parts by up to four time or more.

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    SES invests in diesel-electric propulsion as global market grows

    2002-12-02T16:50:00Z

    Rising demand for diesel-electric propulsion solutions is targeted by Scandinavian Electric Systems (SES) with significant investment in design, testing and packaging - Continuing growth in the diesel-electric propulsion market is anticipated by the Bergen, Norway-based marine electrical systems specialist SES, which aims to strengthen its status as a global player.

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    Allweiler delievers new cool pump for hot media

    2002-11-12T15:56:00Z

    ALLWEILER has developed three new products aimed at the fuel and lubricants market.

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    Test confirm cylinder lubrication savings

    2002-11-12T15:56:00Z

    Highly promising results in terms of cylinder oil savings, lower particle emissions and reduced combustion chamber wear figures are emerging from large-scale testing of a wide range of MAN B&W MC/MC-C two-stroke engines equipped with Alpha Adaptive Cylinder Oil Control (Alpha ACC).

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    Integrated design and equipment packages for fishing vessels

    2002-09-17T10:22:00Z

    Fishing vessels are now benefiting from unrivalled experience gained by Rolls-Royce from its integrated design and equipment packages for offshore vessels - Two purse seiner/pelagic trawlers now under construction mark a significant step for Rolls-Royce. This is the first time the company has supplied integrated design and equipment packages ...

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    Why 1897 was an important year for Scania

    2002-08-19T11:48:00Z

    World Fishing looks back at the history of one of the world''s most important engine manufacturers - The world-famous tenor Enrico Caruso made his first gramophone recording 100 years ago. Pepsi-Cola was founded and the teddy-bear was introduced. The same year, Scania presented its first marine engine, which makes Scania ...

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    Sabre adds to its range of engines

    2002-02-01T12:29:00Z

    Perkins Sabre has added to its range of commercial engines with the new Perkins Sabre M85T, M92 and M115T.

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    Unique RingProp design

    2002-02-01T12:29:00Z

    A new propeller which has been described as having limitless potential, has been designed by RingProp in the UK.

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    Ibercisa electric trawl winch made for Greenland

    2002-02-01T12:29:00Z

    Spanish Deck Equipment manufacturer Ibercisa, based in Vigo, has just supplied one special Split Trawl Winch to Greenland fishing company Royal Greenland for its vessel Sisimuit, to allow her to work with twin trawl nets by stern.