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largest rudder bearing ever manufactured by Thordon Bearings.

May 16, 2022 By Mike Santora

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A 7506TEU containership has left Drydocks World-Dubai (DDW) with the largest rudder bearing ever manufactured by Thordon Bearings. The 2001-built vessel, operated by a European owner, was retrofitted with a 1230mm (4-ft) long, 1111mm (3.6-ft) … [Read more...] about largest rudder bearing ever manufactured by Thordon Bearings.

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New Zealand’s first fully electric ship is also a zero polluter down under

March 8, 2022 By Mike Santora

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The southern hemisphere’s first fully electric, carbon fiber commuter ferry has successfully completed its inaugural round trip with a Thordon seawater lubricated propeller shaft arrangement supplied by New Zealand’s Henley Engineering. Ika Rere, … [Read more...] about New Zealand’s first fully electric ship is also a zero polluter down under

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Thordon Bearings has unveiled the BlueWater Seal

February 28, 2022 By Mike Santora

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Thordon Bearings has unveiled the BlueWater Seal, a new propeller shaft seal with a unique Safe Return to Port (SRTP) design that specifically meets commercial shipping industry needs for a low maintenance and robust shaft seal. The Thordon BlueWater … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings has unveiled the BlueWater Seal

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30-year-old propeller shaft bearings still in operation

January 31, 2022 By Mike Santora

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A Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) icebreaker is helping to keep shipping moving on the Great Lakes throughout the winter with a set of Thordon Bearings’ propeller shaft bearings that were fitted more than 30 years ago. Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) … [Read more...] about 30-year-old propeller shaft bearings still in operation

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Seven-year-old workboat repair leads to 24-seal order

January 25, 2022 By Mike Santora

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Thordon Bearings has confirmed it has secured contracts to supply 24 TG100 propeller shaft seals to Drydocks World-Dubai and Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding and Repair yards for installation to six UAE Navy vessels. Each quad screw ship will operate a … [Read more...] about Seven-year-old workboat repair leads to 24-seal order

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Thordon Bearings appoints new Technical Director

December 27, 2021 By Mike Santora

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Thordon Bearings has appointed Anthony Hamilton as its new Technical Director. Reporting directly to CEO Anna Galoni, Hamilton will lead the Burlington-headquartered company’s engineering, CAD, and New Product Development teams. “We are … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings appoints new Technical Director

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Transport Canada’s Ocean Protection Plan

November 8, 2021 By Mike Santora

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Thordon Bearings has praised the government’s Innovative Solutions Canada initiative for encouraging more of the country’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and manufacturers to design solutions in support of Transport Canada’s Ocean Protection Plan. The … [Read more...] about Transport Canada’s Ocean Protection Plan

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Thordon Bearings celebrates its 110th anniversary.

November 5, 2021 By Mike Santora

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Navies, shipowners, shipyards, and organizations have offered the best of birthday wishes to Canada’s Thomson-Gordon Group, the parent company of water-lubricated polymer bearing pioneer Thordon Bearings, as it celebrates its 110th anniversary this … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings celebrates its 110th anniversary.

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Thordon Bearings and the Green Award Foundation’s Incentive Provider program

November 5, 2021 By Mike Santora

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Thordon Bearings’ COMPAC open seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing system is being offered to ship owners with a 5% rebate as part of the international Green Award Foundation’s Incentive Provider program. The rebate applies to those Green … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings and the Green Award Foundation’s Incentive Provider program

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Thordon Bearings praises Innovative Solutions Canada

October 1, 2021 By Mike Santora

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Thordon Bearings has praised the Canadian government’s Innovative Solutions Canada initiative for encouraging more of the country’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and manufacturers to design solutions in support of Transport Canada’s Ocean Protection … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings praises Innovative Solutions Canada

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