Details from the latest sea trials of a brand new marine propulsion system that its makers claim can dramatically cut operating costs - while producing more thrust with less noise and vibration - will be revealed at Seawork International in June. Comparative trials of the Voith Linear Jet, which has taken seven years to develop, are currently taking place with twin boats - one fitted with the Voith Linear Jet and the other using conventional waterjet technology. German propulsion giant Voith hopes that the sea trials will further demonstrate the technology's outstanding performance as well as cost savings to operators in several marine market segments. The "world-first" propulsion system has been fitted to the new Turbine Transfers' Trearddur Bay," a 21-metre long, seven-metre beam support catamaran designed by BMT Nigel Gee and built by Aluminium Marine Consultants.
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