Necessity Is The Mother Of Innovation

Posted on July 26, 2023 by nickyyeoman

Necessity Is The Mother Of Innovation, Otherwise It Is Just Innovation For Innovation’s Sake!

Many commercial operators can vouch for the fact that bevel gears and clutch arrangements are usually the weakest links in outboard and sterndrive installations, especially when connected to a high-torque diesel engine. However, OXE Marine’s patented primary belt transmission, present in every diesel outboard they produce, can eliminate the bevel gears commonly found in leisure products, offering a more durable and efficient solution.

The belt drive enhances torque transfer to the propeller and allows for smaller torpedoes and slimmer submerged modules under the waterline. This innovative technology has revolutionised the marine engine market by doing away with the vulnerable and inefficient clutch and bevel gear system.

The OXE Diesel Outboard is a true game-changer in the marine industry, thanks to its cutting-edge patented technology. If you’d like to learn more about the OXE range of diesel outboards, please contact [email protected].

Twin OXE 150hp To Power New 12m National Trust Landing Craft

Posted on July 26, 2023 by nickyyeoman

We at Proteum are thrilled to have provided PDL Marine and the National Trust two 150hp OXE diesel outboards. These will be installed on a 12m landing craft, offering transportation services to Orford Ness in Suffolk. The current access method involves a ferry from Orford Quay, which can be challenging for those with mobility issues due to the steep and slippery steps. The new craft will enable step-free access to the Ness, making it possible for wheelchair users, families with buggies, and others who cannot use steps to visit.

The landing craft is designed to transport a vehicle and a trailer weighing up to 4 tons or 12 passengers per crossing and will be coded to MCA category 3. In addition, it features a pair of OXE 150Hp diesel outboards and internal fuel tanks. The wheelhouse can accommodate a helm and two crew members, and a bow thruster is installed to assist in the strong current that can flow on the Alde-Ore Estuary.

Glen Pearce, the Property Operations Manager for the National Trust at Orford Ness, expressed his excitement for the new landing craft, saying, “In recent years, we have made efforts to make Orford Ness more accessible to our visitors, but the short river crossing remains a barrier for many. The new landing craft will enable more people to visit and make bringing equipment and rare breed sheep on and off the site easier, allowing us to carry out important conservation work.”

Saving Lives At Sea

Posted on July 26, 2023 by nickyyeoman

Question: What can prevent a 16,000-ton container ship from departing on schedule and costing thousands of pounds per day?

Answer: A SOLAS lifeboat. If the lifeboat is not operational, the crew’s safety is compromised, and the ship cannot leave port. Recently, the CMA CGM VENTANIA, a 161-meter container ship, was unable to depart due to a failed lifeboat engine that needed replacing.

Luckily, Proteum had the Bukh DV29 engine in stock and is currently shipping it to Curaçao, mid-Pacific, for installation, allowing the ship to move forward. Proteum is the UK and Ireland distributor for BUKH and carries a selection of new engines in various horsepower, including the BUKH V8 P Series ranging from 300hp to 530hp. They also offer an extensive range of parts for older engines.

BUKH - DV29B — Photograph above: BUKH – DV29B

If you’re interested in purchasing a new engine, please don’t hesitate to contact [email protected].

For BUKH parts, please reach out to [email protected].

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Alamarin Water Jets welcomed by Hamble River Authority

Posted on July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 by nickyyeoman

Hamble River Authority Receive Three Alamarin Water Jet Powered Workboats.

The Hamble River Authority has received three new HDPE workboats from Tideman Boats. These boats come equipped with Alamarin AJ245 water jets, single or twin installation, coupled with Yanmar 4LV engines.

Proteum is proud to have entered into a service agreement with HRA to offer service and support for these workboats. The boats will accumulate high operating hours due to constant use. Proteum’s engineers have already completed the first 50-hour services.

The Hamble River Authority chose Alamarin water jets due to their robust design and high-quality manufacture. Alamarin is a world-leading supplier of water jets for vessels ranging from 1000kg to 24,000kg displacement. For further information, please get in touch with [email protected].