Kongsberg Maritime, KOTUG Pen Extended Tug Thruster Deal
Kongsberg Maritime has signed an extended thruster coverage agreement with KOTUG International to provide long-term propulsion service support for five newbuild azimuth stern drive tugs being deployed for offshore terminal operations in West Africa.The five vessels share a common configuration and will be treated as a single fleet under the agreement. Each tug is equipped with two Kongsberg Maritime US255 fixed pitch thrusters.The agreement will establish a structured lifecycle support framework based on an original equipment manufacturer-defined preventive maintenance plan…
Reintjes Posts Record Year, Eyes Hybrid and Electric Market Growth
German marine propulsion gearbox manufacturer Reintjes reported another record year in 2025, extending a growth streak that has seen the company nearly double revenue over the past four years.The Hameln-based company generated group revenue of approximately €138 million in 2025, up 2.2% from €135 million in 2024, which had previously been the company's best year on record. The figures include REINTJES GmbH and its subsidiaries operating in key markets worldwide.Managing Director Klaus Deleroi described the results as exceptional…
SCHOTTEL to Supply Propellers for Chinese LNG Bunkering Vessels
German marine propulsion manufacturer SCHOTTEL has been selected to supply rudder propellers for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessels being built for Shanghai International Port Group in China.The vessels, each with a loading capacity of 20,000 cubic meters, are under construction at Jiangnan Shipyard and are scheduled for delivery in April 2027.SCHOTTEL said the ships will each be equipped with two SRP 460 LE rudder propeller units as part of a fully electric propulsion system.The company said the LE Drive configuration integrates the electric drive motor vertically…
VARD’s CSOV Newbuild Pair to Feature Brunvoll Propulsion Systems
Maritime system supplier Brunvoll has signed a contract with Vard to deliver complete propulsion and maneuvering systems for two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs).The vessels, being built for international owner, will be equipped with from aft to bow with two azimuth propulsion thrusters propulsion, a retractable azimuth thruster, a tunnel thruster, and a combined retractable azimuth and tunnel thruster.The scope of supply features also Brunvoll’s Propulsion and Thruster Control system…
Steerprop Appoints Holmlund-Sund Director of Marketing & Comms
Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop has appointed Marit Holmlund-Sund as its new Director of Brand, Marketing & Communications. Holmlund-Sund, who joined Steerprop in March, will be responsible for growing awareness of the company’s high-quality propulsion systems throughout the maritime industry. Holmlund-Sund will be part of the management team of Steerprop. Holmlund-Sund has an extensive background in maritime marketing, having worked with Finnish technology company Wärtsila within the area of brand, marketing and communications for more than 25 years.
