Svitzer plans to field test methanol-fueled MAN 175D in new tug

MAN 175D

MAN Energy Solutions and Svitzer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on developing a methanol-fueled version of the MAN 175D engine, designated the175DF-M (Dual Fuel-Methanol). The MoU targets finalization of a field-test agreement tnat will see a dual-fuel engine and plant equipment will be installed on board one of Svitzer’s newbuild tugs.

MAN 175D

The next phase of the two companies’ cooperation, leading to the signing of the field-test agreement, will focus on details of...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/svitzer-plans-to-field-test-methanol-fueled-man-175d-in-new-tug/

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