Markets: Marine

Come visit our Marine team in Kodiak, Alaska, April 15th - 17th. Booth #36

Palmer Johnson Power Systems is proud to have supplied the MGX6599RV transmissions and Vulkan Couplings for Cal Poly Humboldt’s newest research vessel.

Come visit our Marine team in Savannah, Georgia, January 27th - 30th. Booth #91

Come visit the the Twin Disc and Palmer Johnson Marine teams in Seattle. Booth 1215

Palmer Johnson Power Systems is proud to support the construction of a new research vessel for the California Polytechnical Institute at Humboldt, which is being built by All American Marine (AAM) in Bellingham, Washington.

The electric propulsion mode will allow the vessel to operate quietly on electric power between 1-6 knots for four hours, and cruise at 20 knots using diesel power. The new boat will have a maximum speed of 23 knots. Utilizing Twin Disc MGX-5075 SC gearboxes.

Palmer Johnson Power Systems supplied the Twin Disc Transmissions and controls for the Tiglax Alaskan research vessel. Below you will can read an article originally published by National Fisherman.

We'll be at the Inland Marine Expo (IMX) May 29-31 in Nashville, TN. Make sure to connect with Scott Cheek and Jeff Magusin while they're in town!

Twin Disc has taken its field-proven marine transmissions and created the MGE Series of gearboxes. This design provides power from the motor immediately in both clockwise and counter-clockwise directions.

The last few years of emissions restrictions on diesel engines have brought with them issues that the effect other components within the drivetrain. A common occurrence we’ve seen is the latest tiers of industrial diesel engines, Tier 4 and Tier 4F, is that the tier upgrades that produce lower emissions and more power in a smaller package results in increased torsional vibration.

Unleash peak performance for your marine vessel. Download the Palmer Johnson Marine Linecard.

In this Twin Disc video Understanding Electric Hybrid System Modes they showcase Diesel + Electric Motor with Energy Storage and how it works. 

Power Progress article from February 2024 highlighting HM Transfluid Hybrid Transmission supplied by Palmer Johnson.

Industry leader strengthens commitment to marine market by joining national association, highlighting expertise in hybrid solutions.

Auto-Maskin is introducing the latest addition to the ProConnect family, providing Scania engine owners with a convenient “Plug and Play” control panel kit with enhanced control for a range of Scania engines.

We understand the frustration that can arise when a trusted product like the TDI T20 or T25 faces discontinuation due to sales volume. That's why we're excited to share the good news – Austart is here to provide you with cutting-edge alternatives!

Left unchecked, torsional vibration can lead to expensive repairs and lengthy downtime. That's why Centa helps marine operators prevent costly repairs and downtime by managing torsional vibration.

Understanding your couplings and their requirements can ensure a smooth inspection and maintenance cycle. And in turn, can lead to longer coupling life and more uptime.