Under the deal, the parties aim to define a framework for a future long-term strategic digital cooperation.
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MAN ES, DSME And HSD Engine Sign Strategic Agreement On Engine Digitization
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On July 11 MAN Energy Solutions, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and HSD Engine (HSD) have signed a strategic agreement to cooperate in the field of marine engine systems digitization. The signing took place in Copenhagen. Continuing a long relationship, the companies now aim to define a framework for a future long-term strategic digital cooperation.
“MAN Energy Solutions is determined to drive the digital transition of the marine industry”, says Brian...
New study examined efficiency of hybrid container feeder
Speaking at the CIMAC conference in Vancouver recently, Dr Alexander Knafl, MAN Energy Solutions, presented the results of a new study conducted by MAN Energy Solutions, Corvus Energy and DNV GL, which examined the potential of using batteries in a container feeder vessel, to assess if it is possible to both reduce emissions and save operational costs.
As global pressure on reducing shipping emissions is on for the shipping industry, especially after the IMO’s ambition to reduce shipping...
https://safety4sea.com/new-study-examined-efficiency-of-hybrid-container-feeder/
MAN ES Wins Order For Battery-Hybrid Dual-Fuel System From Damen
The Damen Gorinchem Holland shipyard has ordered a hybrid-propulsion solution from MAN Energy Solutions in connection with the building of 2 × dual-fuel/hybrid RoRo ferries for Canadian outfit, Seaspan Ferries Corporation. The order covers the provision of MAN 35/44DF dual-fuel engines, fuel gas-supply systems and the main electric systems, including batteries.
MAN Energy Solutions will provide the solutions in association with Aspin Kemp & Associates (AKA), in which it has a 40% stake. AKA...
MAN Developing New Low-Pressure Gas Engine
Market demand was cited as the rationale behind the move.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/277332/man-developing-new-low-pressure-gas-engine/
MAN ES Signs Major Service Agreement With Pacific Basin For 111 Dry Bulk Ships
MAN Energy Solutions, Hong Kong has signed a service agreement with Pacific Basin Shipping covering field, workshop and technical services on MAN main engines, generators and turbochargers aboard 111 dry-bulk ships. All of the vessels involved are owned by Pacific Basin and managed by its in-house technical-management team.
Representation Image Credits: pacificbasin.com
MAN PrimeServ will manage the contract from Hong Kong in close cooperation with the PrimeServ global network that covers some...
Alfa Laval stresses competitiveness of LPG
Alfa Laval announced that, in partnership with MAN Energy Solutions, the Alfa Laval Fuel Conditioning Module (FCM) LPG has undergone successful tests with the first two-stroke, high-pressure marine engine to use LPG as fuel – and has been evaluated for use with ammonia.
This comes as the marine industry embraces a growing range of alternative fuels, including LPG and ammonia, the company said.
The competitiveness of LPG as a fuel is increasing. Not only does LPG virtually eliminate sulphur...
https://safety4sea.com/alfa-laval-stresses-competitiveness-of-lpg/
Technical Update – Handling VLSFO (0.5% Sulfur fuel) – First Advisory
TECHNICAL UPDATE: 2019/03/05
Handling VLSFO (0.5% Sulfur fuel) – First Advisory. More will follow
Viswa Lab has been testing numerous fuel blends called ‘Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oils’ (VLSFO) that are being introduced into the market to meet the IMO 2020 0.50% sulfur requirements. It is to be noted that these fuels are blends of several streams and the quality is dependent on various factors.
Ahead of this, various organizations (such as IMO, IBIA, MAN B&W) and suppliers (such as Exxon, BP, Shell)...
http://mfame.guru/technical-update-handling-vlsfo-0-5-sulfur-fuel-first-advisory/
Order made for world’s first mega-container ship retrofit to LNG
Hapag-Lloyd ordered the world’s first mega-container vessel, MV SAJIR, retrofit to LNG from MAN Energy Solutions. The pilot project will include the conversion of the current HFO-burning engine to a dual-fuel prime mover capable of running on HFO and LNG. The retrofit of MV SAJIR will be done at the Chinese Hudong/HRDD shipyard.
The Hapag-Lloyd pilot project is planned to take place in 2020, when the five-year old vessel will spend 90 days in dock. The gas-storage system will be located in an...
https://safety4sea.com/order-made-for-worlds-first-mega-container-ship-retrofit-to-lng/
MAN Hired for World’s First Megaship Conversion to LNG Fuel
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a contract for the conversion of a 15,000 TEU container vessel to dual-fuel LNG operation. The container vessel MV SAJIR is owned by Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, and normally serves a route from Asia to northern Europe via the...