Propellers News

Back in February of 2022, OXE Marine announced the news of their collaboration with JET-TECH. The combination of OXE Marine’s belt drive and the JET-TECH (Jet-Tech Propulsion, LLC) water jet meant an astonishing 1:1 ratio of power to propulsion. Cut to a few months later and the company is now running beta and alpha testing in various applications.

The Spanish Navy has awarded Rodman the building and supply of three new boats Rodman 66 model. Two of these boats will be Training Boats for students in the Navy’s educational centres. The third boat will be a Coastal Surveillance Boat. The three boats will be delivered during 2023. The total value of this contract is 8,040,000 euros. With this new contract, the Spanish Navy reinforces its confidence in Rodman for the construction of this type of GRP vessels.

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Nautics Group. Founded in Brisbane, Australia in 1991, Nautics has provided security surveillance solutions and support to the Law Enforcement, DoD & Intelligence communities around the globe for over 30 years. Nautics Group develops, designs, and manufactures a variety of covert audio devices. MetOcean is excited to add Nautics’ advanced audio monitoring technology to the suite of security products as they co...

Hamburg-based Becker Marine Systems is presenting new product developments, its cooperation with strategic partner Nakashima Propeller and the combined product portfolio of energy-saving solutions at SMM 2022, the international trade fair for the maritime industry. Propulsion efficiency and improved manoeuvrability For decades, Becker has been known as one of the innovation drivers in the marine industry. The range of groundbreaking product developments covers not only the superior Becker Twis...

Intellian Technologies, Inc., the major global technology and solutions provider for satellite communications, has announced the development of the new Iridium Certus C200 Maritime terminal – a more compact and lightweight version that joins the industry-pioneering C700 Maritime terminal.  The technology will be unveiled for the first time at The Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Conference (SMM), in Hamburg, Germany, with delivery of the product expected in Spring 2023. The Intel...

Two KONGSBERG US 205 PM L FP L-drive azimuthing thrusters will be situated fore and aft in the TWIN X-STERN double-ended hybrid-powered vessels. The KONGSBERG US thruster family has set the industry standards for decades being one of the company’s all-time best-selling propulsion products. The range has been constantly evolved and upgraded over that time and the recently introduced PM model offers significant energy savings thanks to its vertically orientated permanent magnet motor mou...

Hutchison Ports and Terminal Investment Limited Sàrl (TIL), the terminal investment company of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), are pleased to announce the intention of a collaboration to develop a new container terminal in the Europahaven, where the north side of the Hutchison Ports ECT Delta terminal and Hutchison Ports Delta II (the former APMT-R site) are located. Both locations on the Delta peninsula are part of the new container terminal and will facilitate...

MAN Engines is focusing on sustainable propulsion solutions at SMM 2022 and is presenting two ways of reducing CO2 emissions for workboats. The MAN Smart HYBRID Experience enables sailing and anchoring without any emissions, and with the dual fuel engine, exhaust emissions can be noticeably reduced when operating on hydrogen. “Our goal is to support our customers with environmentally friendly drives. MAN Engines offers a wide range of solutions for this,” states Mikael Lindner, the...

Thordon Bearings’ Egyptian distributor and integrated services provider Nefertiti Marine has successfully commissioned the water-lubricated Thordon SXL propeller shaft bearings installed aboard the 24,112gt ferry Daleela. The 1991-built, 400-passenger capacity RoPax, owned by El-Etehad International and chartered to Scandro Holdings, began operations on the revived Piraeus–Limassol route in June 2022 following an extensive refit in the floating dock operated by the Suez Shipyar...

Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, has welcomed The Seafarers’ Charity as the latest organisation to join the Diversity in Maritime Charter. The Seafarers’ Charity has the vision to create a world where seafarers and their families are valued and free of need and disadvantage. They’ve been working towards this goal since 1917 when they originally launched as the King George’s Fund for Sailors. Seafarers’ Charity The Seafarers’ Charity i...

Mark W. Barker, the first new U.S flagged Great Lakes bulker in almost 40 years, has successfully completed sea trials and will now begin trading throughout the freshwater lakes and river networks, with oil-free propeller shaft bearings from Thordon Bearings. Built in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America (USA), by Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (Fincantieri Marine Group) for The Interlake Steamship Company, Thordon Bearings’ scope of supply includes a water lubricated RiverToug...

PT Unilever Indonesia an FMCG company in Indonesia that has been operating for more than 85 years with various well-known brands that are close to the Indonesian people for products that are used daily, ranging from soap, shampoo, packaged food and others. Recently collaborated with PT Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines (SPIL), the pioneer logistics shipping company with more than 40 branches throughout Indonesia. The collaboration is in the IT field, where both companies are committed to implement...

Maersk’s skillfully painted, the 40-feet rainbow container arrived in India earlier at the Ennore Port. The rainbow container started its tour of India on 21st July from Chennai and will travel through Bangalore, Pune, and Mumbai before ending the journey end of August at APM Terminals Mumbai at Jawaharlal Nehru Port. During the India tour, the rainbow container will make various stops at Maersk’s offices as well as pass-through prominent spots in the cities to create awareness and...

Together with partners - MPC Container Ships ASA and MPC Capital AG, Topeka has contracted two 1300 TEU carbon neutral container vessels. Both vessels will be delivered in 2024 and immediately move into long-term contracts with North Sea Container Line. Carbon neutral container vessels Benefitting from dramatically reduced emissions, the two new-build ships will replace three of North Sea Container Line’s (NCL) current diesel-powered vessels, which will be phased out of operations. ...

Thordon Bearings’ authorised distributor in Mexico, TZ Industrias, has secured an order to supply the Canadian company’s TG100 shaft seals, equipped with a safe return to port (SRTP) emergency seal, to a quartet of shrimpers operated by Pesquera Axel, one of the country’s leading fishing vessel operators. Bearings and seals TZ Industrias will deliver four 127mm (5in) diameter mechanical seals to the Mazatlán-based repair yard Constructora y Reparadora de Buques for ins...

Electric ferry - Ellen sailed 50 nautical miles – 92 kilometres – on a single battery charge, during the International Energy Agency’s 7th Annual Conference on Energy Efficiency. The distance marks a new world record. The islands of Ærø and Als in Southern Denmark are connected by Ellen, the longest ranging fully electric ferry in the world. Electric ferry – Ellen sets world record Ellen set a new world record on June 9, 2022, just outside the windows in S...

Finnish shipping company ESL Shipping will become the world's first shipping company to start utilizing new low-emission Neste Marine™ 0.1 Co-processed marine fuel in its vessels in Finland and Sweden. The ISCC PLUS certified marine fuel enables up to 80% reduced greenhouse gas emissions over the life cycle compared to fossil fuels without compromising the product quality and performance. ESL Shipping is the carrier of dry bulk cargoes in the Nordic and Baltic regions. Constantly in sear...

As owners of powered vessels look to maximise fuel efficiency, in light of the rising cost of fuel, New Zealand based foul-release coatings company - Propspeed reports that use of its Propspeed coatings could improve hourly fuel usage and increase boat speed. Matt Forbes, the Sales Director – EMEA at Propspeed, explains “Research has shown that propellers with as little as 16.6 micrometres of roughness can result in a 5% efficiency loss. Although fouling might not look significant -...

Propspeed, the global innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, has announced that Garmin has tested its Propspeed Foulfree foul-release coating system and found it to be effective for keeping its transducers clean and free from marine growth. “We are proud to have worked closely with Garmin engineers to ensure compatibility with and maximum performance from their transducers,” said Chris Baird, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Propspeed. Propspeed and Garmin partnership...

The world's largest online resource for new boat research, BoatTEST, tests Sharrow propellers on a twin OXE300's installation on a catamaran. Recently, BoatTEST conducted extensive sea trials comparing the performance of a pair of Sharrow props vs. a pair of 5-blade props made by one of the best names in the custom outboard propeller field. This is the first time an independent third party has tested 300-hp outboard diesel engines in a real-world application, much less comparing the new tech Sh...

On 10 and 11 June 2022, Chairman & CEO of CULINES Mr. Raymond Chen with his team visited Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) and Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (TCCC). During the meeting with PAT Director General Mr. Kriengkai Chaisiriwongsuk, Mr. Chen introduced Thailand services and development plan in Thailand of CULINES.  Mr. Kriengkai Chaisiriwongsuk briefed on Thai ports and key planning. Both parties agreed to strengthen the close relationship, laying a solid foundation for futu...

Thordon Bearings reports increasing demand for its COMPAC water-lubricated propeller shaft bearings, as superyacht operators and managers opt for more environmentally friendly propulsion solutions. Since the first installation of its system to the 2007 Italian-built 1540 metres (5053 feet) long Savarona superyacht, Thordon Bearings now has more than forty superyacht references for the award-winning COMPAC system, the most recent of which being the Blue Bird of 1938. Clean propulsion solutions...

The International Transport Forum (ITF) announces the winners of its inaugural Decarbonising Transport Award. The ITF Decarbonising Transport Award winner in the innovation category is Wanyama Autosafety Initiatives for its efforts at reducing air pollution from vehicle emissions. The Kampala-based start-up mobilises a network of over 400 local mechanics to improve the environmental performance of the Ugandan capital's most polluting vehicles. Born of an urgency to halt the detrimental ef...

  The first four CV90 Combat Support Vehicles were delivered to the Norwegian Armed Forces during a ceremony hosted by local industry partner Ritek AS in Levanger, Norway. The four vehicles are the first of 20 modernized CV90 engineering vehicles BAE Systems will deliver, in partnership with Ritek and the Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency. “While rebuilding these vehicles, it has been important for the government that Norwegian jobs are supported", said Bent Joacim Bentze...

Siemens has agreed to sell its Commercial Vehicles business to Meritor. The move is another step in the company’s rigorous implementation of its previously announced plan to sharpen its portfolio as a focused technology company. Commercial Vehicles is part of Siemens’ Portfolio Companies. The purchase price totals around €190 million, subject to working capital adjustments. Closing is expected, subject to regulatory approvals, by the end of this calendar year.   &ldqu...

Transporting special cargo around the world doesn’t come without its complications. Unlike traditional container shipping, special cargo comes in unpredictable shapes and sizes and requires custom-made loading solutions, and given the typically high-value and sensitive nature of these items, these solutions must be faultless. Special cargo complexities If cargo isn’t loaded correctly and damages occur, the ripple effects can be devastating. For example, whether it’s a 118-t...

Over the next months, the European Union (EU) is introducing a range of policy and regulatory proposals related to the shipping industry as part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package. The package is aimed at achieving the decarbonisation goals set out in the European Green Deal. The newly published Getting to Zero Coalition Insight Brief – 'How EU Contracts for Difference can support zero-emission fuels' – outlines how the EU could use shipping-related Emissions Trading System (ET...

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division will provide the electric drivetrain systems that will power Auckland’s first two fully electric fast passenger ferries. The project will be the first to be delivered as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with marine technology firm - EV Maritime, which will see the two companies partner to electrify fully electric fast ferry fleets in cities worldwide. Auckland is aiming for an entirely electric fleet of passenger ferries by 2040,...

Teknotherm’s subsidiary company in Poland has recently obtained a new contract for delivering HVAC systems to the new Ro-Pax ferry, which is intended for service between Świnoujście, in Poland and Ystad, in Sweden. The contract includes 3 hulls and 1 option. The vessel will carry trucks, vans and cars on three decks. Total lane metres will be 4100 m. The superstructure includes cabins for 400 passengers and 50 persons of the crew, public spaces include restaurant, bars, shop, passenger lo...

Rolls-Royce is expanding its range of MTU NautIQ ship automation systems with three new products: MTU NautIQ CoPilot, MTU NautIQ CoOperate, and MTU NautIQ CoDirect, which each offer different levels of intelligent crew support, autonomous control, and remote command capabilities. Safety, efficiency, and climate friendliness Customers in all marine applications will gain significant operational advantages and benefits in terms of safety, efficiency, environmental impact, and climate friendlines...