GE’s Power Conversion business (GE) unveiled a new power and propulsion system that reduces fuel consumption by controlling engine speed on platform support vessels at OTC. The Variable Frequency Active Front-End power and propulsion system, or VF-AFE, enables ship owners using conventional power system components to lower engine speeds when feasible, cut fuel consumption, and [...]
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The leading provider of multipurpose and heavy lift shipping services, German based BBC Chartering, allocates more shipping capacity to its ‘Andino Express Line’, a liner service that was launched in 2005 connecting Houston with the West Coast of South America. This connection ever since plays a major role for the energy and mining industry and [...]
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At SMM 2012, which takes place from 4 – 7 September, 2012, in Hamburg, Danfoss will be exhibiting its marine portfolio, including the frequency converter-family that holds eight marine approvals. Visitors will also be introduced to a variety of sensors, such as the cylinder pressure sensor that reduces fuel consumption and increases engine life. The [...]
