MAN PrimeServ prepares for pioneering LPG and LNG contracts
Te first retrofit orders for the new MAN B&W ME-LGIP engine, and contracts for LNG dual-fuel conversion of two ferries, have been announced
growing area of business for the MAN B&W group over the next few years. Te company recently signed a contract with BW LPG to carry out what is believed to be the world’s first retrofit of its type, with four MAN B&W 6G60ME-C9.2 HFO-burning engines being retrofitted with 6G60ME-C9.5-LGIP LPG-propelled dual-fuel engines, with options for further retrofits in the future. BW LPG expects the first retrofitting to take place in conjunction with scheduled vessel drydockings, starting in 2020. Michael Petersen, vice president, MAN
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PrimeServ Copenhagen, says: “We see great potential within the LPG carrier segment as a whole for further retrofits. Tese recently signed contracts will benefit the BW LPG vessels both economically and environmentally by giving them access to sulphur-compliant fuel using the LPG cargo they carry, which has favourable price levels
he retrofitting of diesel engines to run on alternative, more environmentally friendly fuels is likely to be a rapidly
Balearia’s Napoles will e the first ferr to be converted to run on LN as fuel with tehnolog fro MN rieserv
compared with HFO.” MAN PrimeServ has
also won a
contract to convert two ro-pax ferries for the Spanish operator, Baleària Eurolineas Maritimas, to dual-fuel operation. The sister vessels, Nápoles and Sicilia, are currently each powered by two MAN 9L48/60A main engines, which will be converted to 9L51/60DF units to enable them to run on LNG. Te conversion of the Nápoles is due to take place between November 2018 and January 2019, with the conversion of Sicilia following between
October to December 2019. Dr Tomas Spindler, head of upgrades
and retrofits in PrimeServ’s Four-Stroke division, says:
“We showed with the
conversion of Wessels Reederei’s containership, Wes Amelie, that operational MAN engines can successfully be converted to LNG operation with a tremendous effect on exhaust emissions and the environment. We are very happy that Baleària has seen fit to bring these benefits to a new segment and application and look forward to the conversion procedure.” SR
Goltens targets global growth
One of the leading diesel engine repair and maintenance services providers, Goltens Worldwide is taking steps to further increase the reach of its global network
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lready a major player in the US market, Goltens has recently expanded its capabilities in the
region, primarily through a significant programme of investment in its Houston facility. Chief operating officer, Roy Strang, explains: “We have doubled the original size of the operation in Houston to address a rapid increase in demand from the market in the US Gulf, from both merchant shipping and offshore companies. In addition, we have also invested in relocating Goltens Miami to a larger, more functional and modern facility in Miramar, Florida, which offers
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significantly expanded crane capacities and workshop machinery.” Te group has always had a strong presence
in the Middle East too, in particular through its large workshop and regional headquarters in Dubai Maritime City. Goltens has now started outfitting a new workshop in Abu Dhabi, to enable it to service the increasingly important customer base in the emirate in a more cost efficient manner. Te facility, which will offer a range of engine repair and maintenance services, is expected to be operational by the end of 2018. Further international investments are
being considered by Goltens, which currently offers diesel engine repair services, as well as in-situ machining and environmental retrofits, at 25 locations in 14 different countries. Strand adds: “We are actively exploring the possibility of establishing an office in West Africa at present, as well as options for entering the market in Brazil. Tese investments are being coupled with the establishment of further service sales agents in various target markets that we service but do not yet have a direct presence in.” Goltens is generally upbeat about its prospects in the marine business worldwide
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