Japan Engine Corporation (J-Eng) has commenced the development of its methanol-fuelled UEC50LSJM engine. Following the completion of its first ammonia-fuelled engine, 7UEC50LSJA, in August 2025, J-Eng is also working on the development of the hydrogen-fuelled...
Swedish maritime battery system supplier Echandia has received an order from Marine Electricals (India) for six advanced battery systems to be installed in hybrid electric catamaran vessels. The vessels are designated for operation by the Inland Waterways Authority of...
Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has ordered a total of eight 5G70ME-GA Mk. 10.5 engines in connection with the construction of four 174,000m3 LNG carriers. All eight engines will feature MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EGRBP (Exhaust Gas...
Turbocharger company Accelleron has signed an agreement with HD Hyundai Marine Solution (HD HMS) that simplifies access to its digital turbocharger optimisation solutions for vessels built or serviced by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE). As part...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has joined forces with Zodiac Maritime, HD KSOE and KEPCO E&C in a joint development project for the research and development of nuclear-propelled ship designs, including bulk carriers and containerships, with the parties signing a memorandum...
Swiss marine power company WinGD has concluded an agreement with Mitsui E&S Diesel United (MESDU), part of the Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding group, that will see WinGD engines being built at its main Tamano factory for the first time. The agreement adds...
German propulsion company Schottel reports that earlier in 2023 the Croatian ferry 'Krk' operated by the national Jadrolinija shipping company was retrofitted to cater for a new route with stronger winds and currents. For this purpose, the open propellers of the Krk’s...
Mitsui E&S DU has received an order for two 7X62DF-S2.0 engines from the domestic shipyard, being the first order for these engines which are described as the next generation of LNG-fuelled two-stroke engines. The engines will be installed in car carriers that...
Brunvoll has recently signed contract with Westcon Yards for the delivery of various products to a new low-emissions fishing vessel for owners MV Quantus and Peter & J. Johnstone, based in Peterhead, UK. The delivery will include a retractable Azimuth Combi...
Wärtsilä is to supply an integrated hybrid propulsion solution for three new self-discharging cargo vessels being built at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands for Norwegian shipowner Aasen Shipping. As part of the solution, the ships will feature the latest...
Swedish shipowner Erik Thun Group has selected Berg Propulsion’s Dynamic Drive technology to optimise efficiency on board all 10 of its latest newbuildings, following successful pilot installations which exceeded energy efficiency gain expectations. On trials, the...
Damen Shipyards Group company Damen Naval, based in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, has contracted MAN Energy Solutions to supply the propulsion engines and gensets for four newbuilding Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates. The order consists of eight MAN 20V28/33D STC...
Cosco Heavy Industry Shanghai has signed a contract with MAN Energy Solutions for the methanol retrofit of four main engines from Cosco Line’s ‘Camellia’ and ‘Virgo’ class vessels – 13,800 and 20,000 TEU respectively. Currently equipped with single-fuel MAN B&W...
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