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GE Transportation wins first order for new marine diesel engine; 50% reduction in emissions

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GE Transportation announced the first sale of its new 12V250 Marine Diesel Engine that is designed to meet EPA Tier 4i and IMO Tier III Emissions standards. GE’s technology eliminates the need for a urea-based after-treatment emissions reduction system, providing more valuable cargo space, and reduces emissions by 50%.

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MAN Engines puts first dual-fuel hydrogen-powered engines for workboats into operation

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The engines are IMO Tier III-certified and equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduction exhaust gas aftertreatment system. The low-emission engine is used on the world’s first hydrogen-powered crew transfer vessel (CTV), the “Hydrocat 48” from Windcat Workboats. —Werner Kübler, Head of Development at MAN Engines.

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MAN Engines approves off-road engines for use with regenerative diesel/HVO

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The approval applies to all off-road engines for the current EU Stage V and EPA Tier 4 emission standards and below. Marine engines for regenerative diesel have already been approved. Above all, regenerative diesel ensures clean combustion with up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions in the exhaust gas compared to conventional diesel.

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Wärtsilä and partners to pursue greater fuel efficiency for shipping in 3-year EU-funded project SeaTech

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The technology group Wärtsilä, together with a consortium of six other industry and academic partners, has been awarded EU funding for a major project aimed at reducing fuel consumption and lowering emission levels for shipping. —Project Owner Jonas Åkerman, Director of Research & Technology Development, Wärtsilä Marine.

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First MAN ME-GA Otto-cycle engine completes gas trials

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As its pre-mixed combustion results in low NO x emissions, the ME-GA engine is inherently Tier II and Tier III compliant in gas-operation mode. EGR as standard enables the ME-GA to significantly reduce emissions, while simultaneously improving fuel efficiency and operation in both gas and fuel-oil operation. —Thomas S.

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New ABB Azipod D for electric marine propulsion requires 25% less installed power, boosts flexibility

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ABB has introduced a new offering, Azipod D, to its line of Azipod marine electric propulsion systems. The electric propulsion behind ABB’s Azipod units enables ship owners and operators to enjoy higher profitability of their vessels by lowering maintenance costs and cutting fuel consumption. Motors Ports and Marine Vehicle Systems'

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Maersk to pilot 600 kWh containerized battery system on container ship

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A containerized 600 kWh marine battery system will be installed in a trial on board the Maersk Cape Town in December 2019 to improve vessel performance and reliability while reducing CO 2 emissions. This can reduce generator maintenance requirements. Maersk Cape Town was built in 2011 by Hyundai Heavy Industries.

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