MAN Energy Solutions has announced that its MAN 175D engine is formally approved for operation on biofuels, effective immediately. This applies to all standard biofuels such as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuels up to a content of 100%. Crucially, the engine itself does not require any techni…

Comply with environmental regulations by using both diesel and gas fuels. The use of natural gas is now attracting attention within the marine engine sector, both as a means of addressing fluctuating fuel costs, and as a way of reducing the burden on the environment. Basing on our reliable engines that will improve life cycle valu…

MAN Energy Solutions and Vicinity Energy have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of heat pumps as a low climate impact energy source for district heating. Together, the companies will collaborate in the advocacy for and the development of low-temperature source heat pump systems for steam generation an…

It has been nearly a year since Kewatec Shipyards of Finland delivered the Serecraft S14 to Svalbard. The 14-meter work and research boat is powered by YANMAR and used for research at the world's northernmost university, the University Centre in Svalbard. YANMAR collaborated with Martec AS, a trusted dealer from Norway and a p…

The Wärtsilä thirty one sets a benchmark for medium speed engines in efficiency and overall emissions performance, offering the best fuel economy of any four stroke engine in its class across the complete operating range. It is available in 8 to 16 cylinder configurations with a power output from 4.2 to 10.4 MW at 720 and 750 revol…

MAN Energy Solutions’ MAN 49/60DF engine has received its Type Approval after a five-day programme on the testbed in Augsburg, Germany . The Type Approval Test was witnessed by inspectors who signed the test protocol upon the successful completion of the schedule.The most recent addition to its four stroke engine portfolio, the du…

If you choose LNG as fuel with the goal of a greener profile, the PureCool system will help you make the most of your choice. As part of iCER technology for second-generation WinGD X-DF engines, the PureCool system further reduces emissions by eliminating up to 50% of the methane slip. This unburned fuel, although only a fraction…

Alfa Laval announces the completion of its acquisition of Marine Performance Systems B.V. , a Rotterdam-based maritime technology company that has developed the first fluidic air lubrication system on the market. The move will enable Alfa Laval to bring this environment-friendly technology to market contributing significantly towa…