Overall Machinery Package News

In a contract involving the world’s largest Ro-Pax ferries, MAN Diesel will supply complete propulsion packages based on its latest common rail engine, the medium speed 48/60 CR. The two new ferries are to be built by the Aker Yards Group for the STENA LINE. At 62,000 GT and 240 metres overall, the newbuildings feature a record-breaking 5,500 metres of trailer lanes, 700 metres of car lanes and facilities for 1,200 passengers. They are due to be delivered from Aker Yards’ facilities in Germany during 1st and 3rd quarters of 2010. Under MAN Diesel’s program of progressively introducing common rail fuel injection technology onto its four stroke medium speed engines…