MAN will supply four MAN B&W 8S60ME-GI engines for new PCTCs (source: MAN Energy Solutions)
Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI) has received an order for four MAN B&W 8S60ME-GI engines for a series of four pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) under construction for SouthKorean shipowner HMM
These10,800-CEU vessels are among the largest vessels of their kind. CSIC Diesel Engine Co will build the Mk10.5 dual-fuel -GI engines in China, which will feature exhaust gas recirculation emissions-reduction technology for Tier III NOx compliance.
Upon delivery, the PCTCs will go out on charter to Hyundai Glovis Co, Ltd, the logistics company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea and part of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group.
MAN Energy Solutions will also provide three MAN /32DF gensets aboard each vessel with CSSC Marine Power Zhenjian Ltd set to build these.
The engine maker’s country manager for Denmark, Bjarne Foldager said, “We are delighted to secure this order, underscoring MAN Energy Solutions’ ability to deliver comprehensive propulsion solutions for cutting-edge PCTC projects. This achievement sets the stage for establishing a market standard in next-generation
PCTC vessels, integrating our trusted and proven engines.”
“Winning contracts for both main and auxiliary engines aligns with our strategic goal of providing complete propulsion packages. Congratulations to HMM for their bold commitment to decarbonisation.”
Many newly ordered PCTCs sport dual-fuel engines, with LNG being a leading fuel, on account of new emissions regulations. MAN said it will deliver engines that are both methanol and ammonia-ready.
This week, the engine maker also received an order for three three /31DF-M gensets in connection with the construction of a 7,990-dwt IMO Type II chemical bunker tanker.
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