Tag: Propeller
DNV’s Guide To Minimizing Propeller Shaft Bearing Damage
In January 2022, DNV brought attention to an increasing trend of propeller shaft aft bearing damage on vessels aged 10 years or older. This...
ABS Sets Sight On Ambitious Project To Class 3D-Printed Propeller
ABS is joining Mencast Marine (MMPL), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), and the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC) on a...
Experimental Propeller in 1975 Breaks Midtrip, But Crew Notices No Difference
FreightWaves explores the archives of American Shipper’s nearly 70-year-old collection of shipping and maritime publications to showcase interesting freight stories of long ago. In...
New Propeller Blade Design For Substantial Fuel Savings
Berg Propulsion says it has secured a ‘substantial’ reduction in fuel consumption for Stena Line’s Stena Danica following a propeller blade replacement project, reports Bunker...
Kongsberg To Offer A Tailored Propeller Line
Kongsberg Maritime has divided its propeller systems into three separate categories: C-Line, P-Line, and X-Line to cater to all customer requirements, reports Riviera.
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Propeller Damage Due To Ice
Skuld would like to advise its members that we see an increased number of claims for alleged propeller damage due to ice.
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Electric Drive, Maximise Efficiency and Minimise Opex
With marine hybrid and electric applications increasing, propulsion experts at a webinar discussed the benefits of a streamlined electric drive that can minimise energy...
[Answer] How a Ship is Berthed Using An Anchor?
For mariners, anchoring a ship is not just an art but a form of science involving a sense of pivot. The role of a...
Danish Innovation Drive Finds Big Emission Savings
Denmark's largest maritime innovation project has concluded with major emission reductions for shipowners J Lauritzen and Torm and several fuel-saving machinery innovations, says an...
[Answer] How Does Ship Engines Work?
According to Newton’s third law of motion, every action has an equal and opposite action. Though not always obvious (in a literal sense), it’s...