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U.S. Navy to Demonstrate Ship-based Alternative Fuel

Navy to conduct largest maritime alternative fuel demonstration on Self Defense Test Ship. What: The U.S. Navy will conduct the largest-to-date maritime alternative fuel demonstration on the Self Defense Test Ship Paul…

Environmental

Study: Is Global Warming Worsening?

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) scientists have found that carbon is stored in the soils and sediments of the Ganges-Brahmaputra basin for a surprisingly long time, making it likely that global warming could…

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Cummins Introduces QSB7 Marine Auxiliary Engine

Cummins Inc., a manufacturer of diesel engines for the commercial marine industry, is pleased to announce the latest addition to the Quantum Series product line and the company’s newest marine auxiliary engine, the…

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EPA to Reduce Emissions with Engine Repower Cash

EPA has recently awarded $250,000 to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (ME DEP). Together with another $250,000 provided by the State, these funds will be used to repower two marine vessels, a passenger…

Marine Propulsion

IBIA to Engage in LNG Issues

The International Bunker Industry Association's (IBIA) board has taken a formal decision to “become more closely engaged in LNG matters”. The move was announced at last week's IBIA's Annual Convention, held in Barcelona…

Marine Propulsion

B&W Wins $115m Navy Nuke Refuel Deal

The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W) said that its subsidiary Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. (NFS) has been awarded a $114.7 million contract for the manufacture and delivery of fuel and support activities for the U.S. Naval…

Marine Propulsion

General Atomics Works on Next-Generation Navy Power

General Atomics, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $12,288,073 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for research and development activities associated with integrated power systems power load modules design and pulsed power…

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UMC International and MPR to Cooperate on Repairs

Worldwide underwater ship maintenance specialists UMC International and Dutch based marine propeller repair specialists Maritime Propeller Repairs (MPR) have signed an agreement to cooperate for workshop and in-water…

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Kawasaki Celebrates Century in Power

Japanese licensee marks milestone in diesel engine manufacture Kawasaki Heavy Industry (KHI) has celebrated the 100th anniversary of its engine-manufacturing license with MAN Diesel & Turbo. Spread over four days, the…