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GE to Help Develop the Shipping Industry in China

GE unveils marine application solutions at OTC 2013

GE Power Conversion to contract for LNG carriers and FSRU

New GE Technology Guides Ships Through Geomagnetic Storms

GE Power Conversion s Technology Helps Make the Next Generation of Cruise Ships Cleaner and Greener

GE Technology Will be Used on Four New Petrobras FPSOs

New GE Marine Diesel Engines EPA, IMO, Emission Compliant

GE To Set New Standards in Electrical Naval Propulsion

To help reduce noise and improve fuel economy GE Marine offers hybrid electric systems for military and commercial marine customers based on its LM aeroderivative gas turbines, motors and drives, to help reduce noise and improve fuel economy. By teaming with a variety of industry players, GE can provide customers unmatched gas turbine hybrid electric and all electric propulsion systems integration experience.Hybrid electric arrangements cross-connect the ship service power system with the propulsion system by placing an electric motor and its associated motor drive in the drive train. At lower speeds, the propulsion system, such as engines are turned off and the electric motors provide cruising power. "Many ship owners and builders are currently evaluating hybrid electric propulsion designs for existing or new build ships. Thanks to many years in this industry forming key partnerships, GE can now offer more comprehensive hybrid electric propulsion solutions for military and commercial customers," said Brien Bolsinger, general manager, GE Marine, Evendale, Ohio.In fact, GE has provided components on seven gas turbine hybrid or electric powered ship classes in service or under construction, including the unique propulsion system on the United States Navy's LHD 8 USS Makin Island. GE offers a family of LM2500 ...