Inside the World's First LNG Containership Conversion
The world’s first container feeder vessel refit to use natural gas was commissioned in late August in Bremerhaven, ushering in a new era in the use of alternative fuels across the global maritime sector. The container vessel Wes Amelie, owned by Wessels Reederei, Haren/Ems, was converted for the use of methane as a standard fuel at the German Dry Docks Shipyard in Bremerhaven, making it the world’s first of its kind vessel which consumes environmentally friendly methane. This conversion is more than simply another environmentally advanced ship…
MAN B&W 48/60B Engine
The current basic family of MAN B&W's large medium-speed diesel engines consists of four sizes L 58/64, L/V 48/60, L 40/54 and L/V 32/40, launched between 1985 and 1995. This engine family covers an output range from 2,880 kW (6L 32/40) to 18,900 kW (18V 48/60). Within the last few years, this portfolio has been supplemented by the V 40/50, the smaller engine sizes L 16/24 and L 27/38, and, finally, the new L 21/31 (2002/03). All engines are fully heavy fuel oil compatible and have been optimized for both high fuel economy and lowest exhaust gas emissions. In terms of sold power, the 48/60 engine is second in the list of MAN B&W's bestsellers. The 48/60 has evolved with the needs of the market in its 13 years.
