As ferry operators across North America pursue fleet modernization and emissions reductions, electrification is becoming an increasingly important part of long-term vessel and infrastructure planning. But successfully transitioning to electric and hybrid-electric
Twin Disc reports that its Netherlands-based Veth Propulsion subsidiary has launched a next generation azimuth thuster, Streamline CRP, hailing it as a major step forward in contra rotating propulsion technology. Developed to
In a collaboration first announced in September 2024 and aimed at reducing methane slip, Wärtsilä has now successfully completed the conversion of one engine in each of of three LNG carriers operated
Spay, Germany-based Schottel has introduced the PumpJet Submersible SP J-S expanding its portfolio with a submersible auxiliary thruster designed for manned and unmanned underwater vehicles. Unveiled this week at Euronaval 26 in
A digital work instruction can show an apprentice exactly where a component sits and how a task should proceed. Marine Log recently described the value of model-based work instructions for transferring shipyard
Norway-based Hydroniq Coolers has completed the early delivery of a new-look marine cooling system that will be installed on board the first of Washington State Ferries’ new generation of hybrid-electric ferries, under
A Swedish consortium is developing an unmanned Wing-in-Ground drone craft that flies just above the water for surveillance and logistics. It will be built with a method that allows rapid design changes
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The NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York has selected Portland, Oregon-based electric marine innovator Photon Marine to receive its inaugural $1 million MegaBoost award. It will put a production-grade electric
When a dock lift or gangway stops working, the failure rarely feels small. Operations may have to restrict access, reroute passengers or cargo, or take equipment out of service while technicians identify
Some of the most expensive mistakes in marine actuation are made long before a vessel ever leaves the dock. In many cases, the problem is not the actuator itself. Too often it’s
