High-speed engine chosen for multi-purpose and offshore patrol vessel newbuildings in modernisation push<\/p>\n
MAN Energy Solutions reports that its MAN 175D engine has recently won two separate orders to power newbuildings for the Portuguese Navy.<\/p>\n
Damen Shipyards Group of the Netherlands has ordered multiple MAN 175D engines in connection with the construction of a multi-purpose vessel (MPV). The order covers one\u00a0shipset comprising 2\u00a0\u00d7\u00a012V175D-MEM engines (each delivering 1800 kW at 1,800 rpm)\u00a0+ 2\u00a0\u00d7\u00a016V175D-MEM engines (each delivering 2,400 kW at 1,800 rpm).<\/p>\n
Delivery of the engines is set for 2025, with vessel delivery subsequently scheduled for 2026.\u00a0The 107-metre long MPV will comprise a multi-purpose platform with primary mission roles including oceanic research, search and rescue, and emergency relief in addition to maritime safety and naval-support operations.<\/p>\n
Florian Keiler \u2013 Head of High-Speed\u00a0Sales, Marine Four-Stroke\u00a0\u2013 MAN Energy Solutions<\/strong>, said: \u201cThis vessel\u2019s multi-purpose functionality will enable the Portuguese Navy to execute the most demanding missions, as well as give it the ability to perform research at the greatest ocean depths. A particular requirement for this order related to structure-borne noise and, accordingly, the 175D GenSets will come with double-resilient mounting to meet all noise requirements over the full frequency range.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n For the other key project, Portuguese shipbuilder, West Sea \u2013 Estaleiros Navais, has ordered multiple MAN 175D engines in connection with the construction of 6\u00a0\u00d7\u00a083-metre offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). The order encompasses six shipsets featuring 2\u00a0\u00d7\u00a016V175D-MEL engines, each delivering 2,960 kW at 1,800 rpm.<\/p>\n The Viana do Castelo-class OPVs will be built at West Sea\u2019s shipyard in northern Portugal. The engines will be constructed at MAN Energy Solutions\u2019 Frederikshavn facility in Denmark and are scheduled for ongoing delivery from early 2026 to mid-2029 with respective vessel deliveries set for 18 months after in each case.<\/p>\n The OPVs\u2019 main tasks involve long-range maritime surveillance and patrol missions, as well as search-and-rescue operations. However, depending on the sensors and weapons installed on board, they can be assigned to military missions in traditional maritime areas of unrest.<\/p>\n Dietmar Zutt \u2013\u00a0Sales Manager, High-Speed Navy \u2013 MAN Energy Solutions<\/strong>, said:\u00a0\u201cThis is an excellent reference for the MAN 175D as naval vessels have high requirements in terms of manoeuvrability, speed, maintenance cycles and environmental considerations. West-Sea and the Portuguese Navy jointly chose this engine mindful that each vessel\u2019s power requirement of about 6 MW can be achieved with just two compact 16V175D-MEL GenSets. These offer the segment\u2019s best power-to-length ratio \u2013 a unique selling point \u2013 meaning they can deliver power requirements with eight fewer cylinders than rival engines, freeing up space in the engine room and lowering maintenance requirements.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n In general, MAN 175D units offer:<\/p>\n superior engine dynamics with the segment\u2019s fastest vessel manoeuvring and quickest acceleration;<\/p>\n OPEX leader in market segment, leading to longer cruising range;<\/p>\n resilience to high temperatures \u2013 engine always capable of operation at full power, negating any need for derating that might put the vessel at risk;<\/p>\n exceptional low-load endurance \u2013 capable of 24-hour low-load operation without the need to increase engine power.<\/p>\n control system for full level of cybersecurity;<\/p>\n capable of CO2-neutral operation with 100% FAME fuels;<\/p>\n methanol-ready.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" High-speed engine chosen for multi-purpose and offshore patrol vessel newbuildings in modernisation push MAN Energy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":256390,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[273,298],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-256389","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maritimes-news","category-seagoing-maritimes-news"],"yoast_head":"\n