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Tiny propeller defects can increase underwater noise

Tiny propeller defects can increase underwater noise

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 1, 2023 | Emissions, Maritime research, News, Ship propulsion, Shipping

The slightest deviation in the machining, polishing, and finishing of ships’ propeller blades could result in underwater radiated noise and cavitation, even if defects are within the maximum tolerance allowed by classification societies and the ISO 484-1 standard....
VIDEO: MARIN completes testing of new F-series propellers

VIDEO: MARIN completes testing of new F-series propellers

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 17, 2023 | Maritime research, News, Ship design, Ship propulsion

In a Joint Industry Project (JIP), MARIN has developed a standard series of 150 efficient fixed-pitch propellers using the latest tools. This week, the final test of this new F-series took place. ‘The Wageningen B-series propellers is quite famous amongst naval...
VIDEO: How holes in a propeller reduce underwater noise

VIDEO: How holes in a propeller reduce underwater noise

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 6, 2023 | Emissions, News, Ship propulsion, Shipping

Oscar Propulsion and the University of Strathclyde have developed technology that substantially reduces the underwater radiated noise generated by ships’ propellers. The patented PressurePores system reduces propeller tip vortex cavitation by applying a small number...
Hapag-Lloyd takes sustainable measures for existing fleet with new propellers and bulbous bows

Hapag-Lloyd takes sustainable measures for existing fleet with new propellers and bulbous bows

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 23, 2022 | Emissions, News, Ship conversion/refit, Ship propulsion, Shipping

With the loading of the first retrofit propeller in the Port of Hamburg, Hapag-Lloyd is launching its Fleet Upgrade Program. The goal is to technically modernise the existing fleet. In addition to propellers, the container liner will also fit some of its ships with a...
Van Voorden foundry inventory ends up at auction

Van Voorden foundry inventory ends up at auction

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 25, 2022 | News, Ship propulsion

In December, the last Dutch propeller manufacturer Van Voorden was declared bankrupt after having been in operation for 110 years. In February, UTB Industry took over all the company’s assets, including the casting furnaces and moulds for the production of ship...
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