News | Marine propulsion & auxiliary gensets

ABC had an exciting time at Europort Rotterdam! Just two weeks ago, Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) unveiled the Evolve 6EL23, the third addition to our innovative Evolve range. 🚀 ▶️...

The Type Approval is the first ever for a hydrogen engine with dual-fuel capabilities.

Today, Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) unveiled the innovative Evolve 6EL23, the third engine model from the groundbreaking Evolve engine platform at Europort Rotterdam. This multi-fuel, 6-cylinder medium-speed engine embraces the...

With Europort just around the corner, Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) offers an exclusive sneak preview of the innovative Evolve engine set to launch in Rotterdam. The unveiling of this future-proof...

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) is delighted to announce its upcoming debut of a new member within the Evolve engine family at Europort, the biennial international maritime technology and shipbuilding event...

Adria-Tow’s newest 75 T bollard pull tugboat was christened at the end of last week at the Port of Koper (Slovenia).

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a contract by South Red Sea Shipyard (SRSS) to supply the power systems for ten new tugboats...

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) is delighted to announce its participation at Europort 2023, a premier international maritime exhibition held in the dynamic port city of Rotterdam. We invite you to...

With more than 110 years of international experience in engine production, ABC has exceptional expertise and competence. Our passionate employees give their best every day to build the highest-quality engines.

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) is thrilled to announce that it has signed an additional contract with Hav Design from Fosnavåg (Norway) for Esvagt's second state-of-the-art Service Operation Vessel (SOV) at...

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) is thrilled to announce that it has received ISO 19443 certification from Bureau Veritas. This certification underscores our dedication and ability to consistently supplying products and...

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) recently introduced a new range of methanol dual fuel engines. These medium-speed DZD MeOH engines develop up to 3,536 kW (4,810 HP) per engine and are...

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) recently invested in additional solar panels at its site in Ghent, reaching the maximum PV capacity on the roofs of the 9 production halls. Thanks to...

The christening of the Lorraine Hooks, the new 27” Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) of dredging company Mike Hooks, took place last week at Mike Hooks headquarters in Westlake, Louisiana.

Our CEO, ir. Tim Berckmoes, recently collaborated on a cover story of the Voka magazine "Ondernemers" that has just been published. Together with North Sea Port, the article discusses, among...

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) is delighted to announce that Luc Mattheeuws, Development Engineer at ABC, has received the Best Paper Award at the World Combustion Engines Congress of CIMAC in...

A tree of the future, named after Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC), was inaugurated today at the Claeys-Bouüaert Park playground in Mariakerke (Ghent, Belgium). ABC received this award when it was...

Yesterday, Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) welcomed 40 engineers who attended the training course "Hydrogen: a crucial puzzle piece in the energy transition" at Ghent University.

From 6 to 9 June, Lillestrøm will once again host Nor-Shipping, a prominent shipping exhibition that provides a comprehensive platform for the global maritime industry. Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) will...

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) is thrilled to announce that it has developed an extended range of dual fuel methanol engines. These medium-speed DZD MeOH engines, based on the DZ engine...

On 23, 24 and 25 May 2023, inland shipping will once again gather in Evenementenhal Gorinchem. This year, Maritime Industry has three theme days; each exhibition day is dedicated to a different theme.

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) looks back on a very successful Open Day event and would like to express our gratitude to the numerous visitors who showed great interest in our...

Introducing the F/V Patagonia Queen, the latest marvel to hit the high seas! Built by the masterful craftsmen at Astilleros Armon (Spain), this state-of-the-art fishing trawler is now en route...

We're thrilled to share the news that ABC Engines has signed a contract with Armon Shipyards (Navia, Spain) for the delivery of a 6- and 8-cylinder DZC generating set that...

On Sunday 7 May, during the Flemish Port Day, ABC will open its doors to the public! This year's theme is 'innovation and sustainability’.

The event ‘The future of the H2 economy and the position of H2 in heavy-duty mobility’ took place today at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium).

After less than eight months from the launching in June 2022, the new polar cruise ship of Scenic group, m/v Scenic Eclipse II has sailed away, from shipyard 3.maj in...

Anglo Belgian Corporation welcomed a TV crew from VRT NWS, the national public-service broadcaster for the Flemish Community of Belgium, for an interview with our CEO ir. Tim Berckmoes on...

Karstensens Skibsværft A/S in Skagen, Denmark, hosted today the christening of M/S Gollenes, a brand-new pelagic trawler equipped with an efficient and powerful 6DL36 medium speed engine.

An ABC 6-cylinder generator set was inaugurated today at the Antwerp Maritime Academy. This new generator set, donated by Anglo Belgian Corporation, allows the students of the Marine Academy to...

It’s a wrap… The first of four 6DL36 methanol-prepared engines has left the ABC factory in Ghent for a state-of-the-art Fallpipe vessel of DEME Group, a world leader in the...

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) looks forward to welcoming you on its stand at the Irish Skipper Expo in the UL Sports Arena in Limerick on 24 and 25 February 2023!

Last night, at the prestigious Henry van de Velde Awards 2023 ceremony, the EVOLVE 4EL23 engine was honoured! From hundreds of entries spread over 9 categories, the professional jury awarded...

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) is pleased to announce that the Neoliner, the innovative sailing cargo ship of NEOLINE, whose construction was officially announced today in Nantes, will also be equipped...

NAVDEX 2023: The region’s leading naval defence and maritime security event NAVDEX is held alongside IDEX, the International Defence Exhibition and Conference and features a purpose built exhibition hall, ADNEC...

Yesterday our CEO, Mr Tim Berckmoes, had the honour and pleasure to welcome H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Belgium, Luxembourg, European Union and...

Dear Customers, Dear Business Partners, Dear Friends, Winter is starting after another challenging year but the future looks bright for our ABC technology group thanks to your continued support in...

Following its annual tradition, Flanders DC's Henry van de Velde Awards highlight projects, products and services that show the added value of design from its most varied side. From hundreds...

HYDROTUG 1 has arrived at the port of Ostend, Belgium. Here, the first hydrogen-powered tugboat will be further finished with the hydrogen system. Ostend was chosen because the tug can...

Building an engine with awesome power output isn’t rocket science. Building a compact, economic engine combining power with unseen efficiency and emission compliance: that’s the real challenge!

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) had a blast at SMM Hamburg!

In early September, Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) launched the 2nd engine type in the EVOLVE Series: the 20EV23. And just like his little brother, the EVOLVE 4EL23, this compact and...

EURONAVAL, the largest and longest-running international exhibition dedicated exclusively to the naval defence and maritime security industry, will be held from October 18th to 21st 2022 in Paris Le-Bourget. Held...

Tim Berckmoes, CEO Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC), has been elected 'Engineer of the Year 2022' by the alumni association of Ghent University engineering graduates.

Last weekend, TECHNOFest took place at the Zeebrugge naval base. With this 2-day event the Belgian Navy, together with a number of Belgian high-technology companies, aims to stimulate youth interest...

Together with partner BTMCo A.S., Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) organised a seminar updating leading Turkish shipowners, ship designers, shipyards and partners of the maritime industry of our ongoing developments of...

Anglo Belgian Corporation NV and E Van Wingen NV are two innovative Belgian companies that are committed to the future of the combustion engine, for example by using advanced emission...

At SMM Hamburg, Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) revealed the 2nd engine type of the brand-new EVOLVE Series: the EVOLVE 20EV23.

Today, amid massive interest, Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) launched at SMM Hamburg the 2nd engine type of the innovative and ground-breaking EVOLVE family: the 20EV23. This versatile, 20-cylinder medium-speed engine...

With less than a week to go until SMM Hamburg, Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) is giving a new preview of the 2nd engine type in the EVOLVE series.

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC), leading manufacturer of medium speed multi-fuel engines for heavy-duty applications, is thrilled to announce it will launch at SMM Hamburg a 2nd family member of the...

Taccola and Francesco di Giorgio, two Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers of Jan De Nul, both reached +100.000 engine running hours. These dredgers, built in 2003, are each equipped with ...

Yesterday evening, on the last day of the Ghent Festivities, Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) received the very first Ghent Climate Prize on the big stage at Sint Jacobs.

SMM, one of the world's leading exhibitions in the maritime industry, will open its doors from 6 to 9 September in Hamburg for the 30th time. With focus themes such...

Mark June 25, 2022 in your agenda. From 10:00 to 17:00, Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) will open its doors to the public!

In mid-February 2022, the official sea trial took place of the Slot Dover, GEFO's newest LPG tanker that complies with the strict Stage V emission requirements for European inland navigation.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.TECH will soon welcome the Hydrotug, the first hydrogen-powered tugboat. The Hydrotug consists of two BeHydro V12 dual fuel medium speed engines that can run on...

Inland navigation is inextricably linked to Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC). As early as 1921 inland barges were fitted with ABC engines. Throughout our more than 100-year history, our engines have...

At the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, BEH2YDRO launched a brand-new range of 100% hydrogen engines.

At the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam today, BEH2YDRO launched its 100% hydrogen engines for heavy-duty applications. These innovative, zero emission engines are ready to use and will allow the...

May 9, 2022 is the day! Then the World Hydrogen Summit will open its doors for what will be an exceptional edition... At the CMB.TECH stand, BEH2YDRO will make a...

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC), together with the Ghent-based product design agency Pars Pro Toto, is participating in the first edition of Design Fest Gent, a new biennial 10-day festival that...

At Nor-Shipping, which takes place from 4 - 7 April in Lillestrøm (Norway), the BEH2YDRO dual-fuel hydrogen engine will make its Scandinavian debut. On the Frydenbø stand (D05-30), a 6-cylinder...

In every new-build or repowering project, it is essential to have the right technical documentation. And often valuable time is lost to receive the appropriate 2D and 3D drawings...

Today, at the Volkerak locks in Willemstad (The Netherlands), the official sea trials took place of the Slot Dover, GEFO's brand new LPG tanker that complies with the strict Stage...

Last week BeHydro received two prestigious Energy Globe 2021 Awards from Mrs. Elisabeth Kornfeind, Austrian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, and Mr. Michael Spalek, Commercial Counsellor of Advantage Austria...

The management of Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) and BEH2YDRO today welcomed Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister of Mobility, Georges Gilkinet, and Infrabel CEO Benoît Gilson for a working visit...

Watch the video animation of our BEH2YDRO dual-fuel hydrogen engines! It shows you a simplified view on how these state-of-the-art hydrogen engines operate.

Two powerful, robust 6DL36 generator sets left for the Southwest Shipyard in Galveston, Texas, to be installed in Mike Hooks' new, 27" Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD). This new, non-self-propelled cutter...

BEH2YDRO, joint venture between Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) and Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), is thrilled to announce its BEH2YDRO dual fuel hydrogen engine project has been selected as winner of...

The first of a total of four generator sets have left the ABC factory in Ghent with destination Croatia for Scenic Eclipse II, the new-build of MKM Yachts. These generator...

At Europort it became clear that the ABC team did not stop working during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Naval Group announced the creation of the MCM (Mine CounterMeasures) R&D centre of excellence within its subsidiary, Naval Group Belgium. It is the third centre of excellence created by Naval...

Today, the FPS Mobility and Transport on the initiative of the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister of the North Sea, Vincent Van Quickenborne, organised the webinar "Alternative fuels: Powering ships towards...

On Thursday 4 November during Europort, in presence of Mr. Arnout Damen (CEO), Mr. Remko Bouma (Sales Director) and Mr. Arjan de Vries (Senior Project Supply Chain Manager & Project...

On Wednesday 3rd of November 2021, at the Europort exhibition in Rotterdam, a contract was signed with the Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes for the delivery of four 8DZC engines, one...

Amid great interest, Anglo Belgian Corporation took the opportunity at Europort in Rotterdam to present the first engine in the EVOLVE range: the 4-cylinder EL23.

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) is thrilled to announce the introduction of a brand-new, multifuel engine platform facilitating the transition from conventional fuel to new and future fuel types. With the...

In the run-up to Europort, Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) gives a sneak preview of its upcoming world premiere. Next Tuesday, November 2nd, ABC will unveil on its stand (#1201), located...

Less than 2 weeks to go! From the 2nd till the 5th of November, Europort will be the place to be where a lot of novelties will be presented to...

ABC will participate to the 2021 edition of the Navy and Defense Exhibition in Abu Dhabi from February 21st- 25th.

BeHydro has won the Blue Innovation Award in category corporate during the Blue Innovation Awards organized by the Blue Cluster.

Join us on the online Euronaval 2020 platform to discover what ABC is doing for Navies worldwide from 19-25th of October 2020. You can register via : https://www.euronaval.fr/

ABC has delivered 2x V12 DZC-engines up to 2388 kW (900 rpm) for the rebuilt autoline vessel "Ocean Azul". Ocean Azul, today world's biggest autoline vessel is ready as a...

In September 2020, our newest single-cylinder engine was moved to its final location on the site of Anglo Belgian Corporation after assembly! A spectacular lifting operation took place to transport...

Behydro has launched the first dual-fuel engine at September 17th. This is a Belgian joint venture between Anglo Belgian Corporation and CMB.

Visit our factory and discover what makes ABC different from other engine manufacturers ! We develop, design, produce, assemble and test our engines here in our factory in Ghent since...

We all know ABC makes "green" engines, but then... we don't always speak about the colour ! Whether you want it to match your eyes' or your engine room's colours...

ABC is proud to be featured in the latest edition of "Ship Knowledge" published by Dokmar Maritime Publishers B.V. covering all aspects of ship design, construction and operation and which...

Anglo Belgian Corporation is offering the possibility to get video extracts of the Factory Acceptance Tests of your very own engine, recorded straight from the ABC factory testbenches.

Eat more fish ! ABC supports its customers in the fishing industry around the world. Despite being in the front-line of the food supply chain during this Covid19 crisis, the...

A 6DL36-engine started its journey from Gent (Belgium) to Norway on Monday 20 January.