The system allows the vessel to produce up to 300 kW of electricity by turning low-temperature waste heat from the main engine into usable power.

A clear explanation of how a ship’s main engine operates, covering fuel intake, combustion, power generation, and how that ...

Ship diesel engines sit at the intersection of brute force and meticulous engineering, turning heavy fuel into the continuous thrust that keeps global trade moving. Among them, a handful of ...

Approximately 80% of global goods are transported by ship – things like grain, coal, food, clothing, and electronics. With over 15,500 containers loaded onto some of today's largest ships, to say ...

Cruise ships are engineered for both luxury and performance, navigating vast oceans with remarkable precision. But beneath their sleek exteriors are massive engines designed to move thousands of tons ...

The Icon of the Seas is a big ship. At 1,197 feet long and weighing in at 248,663 gross tonnes, she is the largest cruise ship in the world. She has 20 decks and can hold 7,600 passengers and 2,350 ...

A concept graphic of one of the Royal Navy's future Fleet Solid Support ships. (UK MoD) MAN Energy Solutions has been selected by Navantia UK to provide the main engines, generator sets, and ...

Controllable pitch propeller. Source: MAN Energy Solutions In a typical LNG carrier, permanent magnet technology improves efficiency by 2-4% compared to synchronous machines. Dr. Jussi Puranen, Head ...

Shipowners in all sectors face the same decision: build new or refurbish older tonnage. In the booming cruise sector the decision is more pressing, particularly as new construction ships can take two ...