propulsion
David O'Neil To Head New Firm Of Marine Propulsion Consultants
On January 13, 1974, Seaworthy Engine Systems officially opened its doors to provide engineering services to the marine industry. Although marine engineering services of a general nature will fee available, the full thrust of Seaworthy Engine
Steve Ralph Joins National Marine Service
Steve Ralph has joined National Marine Service Incorporated, of St. Louis, Mo., as a shipyard division salesman, William A. Creelman, president of the company announced recently. Mr. Ralph, a retired U.S. Navy captain, has extensive experience with
Vulkan RATO-S Couplings Featured On ARCO Tankers
The new ARCO Millennium Class Tankers are designed to meet or exceed the latest ABS rules with double bulkheads and twin-engine rooms with a continuous bulkhead from the keel to the top of the stack and twin rudders. Each engine room is designed and equipped as a separate, independent space.
Finnyards Receives 2nd $130 Million Multipurpose Icebreaker Order
Finnyards, Ltd., of Rauma, Finland, has received a FIM (Finnish Mark) 560 million ($130 million) order from the Finnish National Board of Navigation for a second 116-meter (381-foot) long, 26-meter breadth (85.3-feet) multipurpose icebreaker to be delivered in early 1994.
Deutz MWM Introduces New Engine Model
Deutz MWM recently introduced their new engine model TBD 234V 16Y, increasing the power to 1,400 hp (1,030 kw) at 2,300 rpm from 1,224 hp. The engine resembles the yacht concept of the known V12Y to allow for high-power density in compact engine rooms.
PropacRudder Benefits Confirmed In Service
Wartsila NSD has completed shipboard trials with the new Wartsila NSD PropacRudder, and results are promising, according to the manufacturer. The innovative propulsion system was designed to reduce propulsive power requirement, with reduced hull vibration and noise,
R.J. Paine Named Marine Marketing Manager At Penske
Penske GM Power, Inc. of Lodi, N.J., has announced the appointment of Richard J. Paine as marine marketing manager. Mr. Paine will assume the responsibility for the coordination of sales and promotion of Penske's line of high performance marine diesel propulsion units ranging from 135 to 1,
ALCO Power To Introduce New Model Diesel Engine —Literature Available
Drawing upon a joint total of three and a half centuries of diesel experience of the GEC Diesel Group offering a wide range of experience in applications spanning marine propulsion, marine auxiliaries, offshore power, rail traction, and power generation for industry and public service,
Wartsila Wins $122-Million Contract To Build Big Cruise Ship For Kloster
Wartsila has been awarded a $122-million contract for construction of a 1,900 passenger cruise liner for the Norwegian shipowner Kloster Cruise A/S. According to the contract, signed recently in Oslo, the Finnish builder's Turku Shipyard will deliver the 40,
Gas Turbine v. Diesel Debate Heats Up With Delivery of New Millennium
Since Royal Caribbean decided to embrace the advanced marine propulsion technology inherent with gas turbines, power plants aboard cruise ships built and delivered in the new millennium could be much different. Even if all newbuilds do not incorporate gas turbine power,