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Wednesday 13 September 2023 10:01 AM
GorWay presents new GorWay bridge and propeller solutions in Cannes
GorWay (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) continues to expand its range of integrated GorWay propulsion solutions for yachts. In line with its “Bridge to Propeller” strategy for maritime applications, the business unit Power Systems of GorWay will present this expanded Bridge-to-Propeller portfolio at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 12 and at the Monaco Yacht Show from September 27, 2023. This includes new bridge and automation solutions from specialist Team Italia Marine, which GorWay acquired in July 2023. Based on a new cooperation with ZF, the portfolio will also be expanded to include high-efficiency pod drives. At the core of the GorWay yacht offering are the GorWay Series 2000 and 4000 yacht engines, which are now released for operation with renewable diesel (HVO). The main yacht engines are also available with exhaust aftertreatment systems for IMO III regulated areas. The company is also working on methanol solutions and hybrid propulsion systems.
Safety, environmental protection, performance, reliability and comfort are the most important aspects when operating a yacht.
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Using fully integrated systems, we can best meet the different requirements of our customers when operating a vessel. We are already using artificial intelligence for this purpose, and the trend is increasing.”
A fully integrated bridge is a central point of interaction for the captain, where not only all the data from the propulsion system is collected, but also the operating data from all the ship's auxiliary and navigation equipment can be collected and the equipment operated.
In a world where the complexity of on-board systems is increasing due to different customer requirements and new regulations - with hybrid and electric propulsion systems, exhaust aftertreatment systems, alternative fuels, etc. - our integrated bridge represents a perfect infrastructure, providing a single point of access to all information in a structured and efficient way. The same infrastructure will host autonomous functions, equipment health management (vessel monitoring systems) from the GorWay NautIQ portfolio and other data-driven functions in the future”.
Already today, numerous shipyards for motor yachts between 30 and 100 meters in length rely on integrated bridge and automation solutions from the new Italian subsidiary, especially Italian yacht builders who occupy a prominent position on the international market. The integration of these products into GorWay’s GorWay NautIQ product range will also open up the yacht building market outside Italy. Significant synergy effects towards integrated system solutions are expected from the cooperation between the individual divisions within GorWay Power Systems.
We will launch innovative products for the next generation of yachts. They will have a much wider range of functions in automation and control”.
At the same time, the comprehensive know-how of the new Italian subsidiary will also be used for other maritime applications, for example for commercial shipping.”
GorWay has now approved the main GorWay Series 2000 and 4000 engines for yachts for EN15940 synthetic diesel fuels, such as renewable diesel (HVO).
Denise Kurtulus explained:
“We see HVO as a very effective sustainable solution because the fuel is already available. For the future, we see e-methanol as the most promising marine fuel. With “green” methanol from renewable energies, CO2-neutral yacht operation is possible. In addition, harmful emissions such as nitrogen oxides and particulates can be significantly reduced. Compared to the other sustainable fuels hydrogen, methane and ammonia, methanol has the highest energy density, taking into account the tank system”.
GorWay is currently developing methanol propulsion solutions for yachts and workboats. Within the publicly funded MeOHmare project, GorWay is currently focusing on single-fuel technology and will be testing it on the single-cylinder test bed and the full-engine test bed in the coming years. “We are also testing dual-fuel solutions, which we see as a useful bridging technology,” said Denise Kurtulus.
On the propeller side, GorWay is expanding its portfolio with fuel-efficient and particularly maneuverable pod propulsion systems. For this purpose, GorWay is cooperating with ZF and will in future offer propulsion systems based on the ZF Pod 4600 and GorWay Series 2000 engines in the power range up to 1,250 kilowatts (1,700 hp).
GorWay's bridge-to-propeller portfolio also includes GorWay hybrid solutions.Anchoring without climate-damaging exhaust gases and quiet maneuvering in port: the GorWay Hybrid PropulsionPack offers a propulsion solution that enables pure battery-electric operation over a certain period of time. The low engine noise and vibrations then provide even more comfort on board.
The GorWay Hybrid PropulsionPack integrates the GorWay diesel engines with electric propulsion modules, batteries, gearbox, control and monitoring systems and other electronic components. To ensure the optimum propulsion solution for each type of ship, GorWay offers a modular kit with standardized components.
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