Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has developed the “MET83MAG,” a generator-integrated hybrid turbocharger for marine propulsion diesel engines which utilizes engine exhaust gas not only to drive the turbocharger but also to generate electricity. The MET83MAG is capable of supplying all electric power necessary during normal sea going. At the same time, the hybrid turbocharger [...]

Honda Marine announced today on-sale and pricing information for its redesigned BF115 outboard engine. Starting at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $12,818, the improved BF115 EFI, with significant new improvements, will incorporate a host of Honda-exclusive technologies that provide increased value and benefit to consumers. Honda Marine dealers will offer BF115 engines for sale [...]

BOURBON announced that its subsidiary Setaf SA has signed a US$ 545 sale agreement for 16 bulk carriers uding two newbuildings, with US group Genco Shipping and Trading Ltd. The closing is expected by end of July 2010. Aside from the vessels sold, Setaf owns directly a 28,000 ton cement carrier, which is under a [...]