Installation Of 35-Ton Propeller Sets The Stage For SMM

Massive Bronze Propeller Takes Center Stage Before SMM Hamburg

Mecklenburger Metallguss (MMG) will unveil a colossal 35.5-ton, 7.8-meter diameter ship propeller at Hamburg’s exhibition grounds, leading up to SMM 2026. Originally designed for the KMTC Nhava Sheva, this bronze masterpiece symbolizes maritime engineering innovation, promising improved vessel efficiency and sustainability. Installation is set for August 27, 2026.

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Sulphur Thermal Technology: A Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly Solution for Ship Propulsion

Advances in thermal reactions involving sulphur, oxygen, and hydrogen can generate high temperatures for gas/air turbine engines. Byproducts can be decomposed and reused for multiple cycles. History dates back to the 1800s, with modern solar thermal power plants using molten salt storage. Pegasus consortium in Germany researches sulphur thermochemistry for turbine engines, aiming for repeated reuse.

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