MAN Energy Solutions attends Marintec China 2023
From 5-8 December, MAN Energy Solutions, a pioneer in global energy solutions, made an appearance at the Marintec China 2023. MAN's booth at Marintec focused on showcasing its digital technology, decarbonization solutions, and full lifecycle services in the field of shipbuilding and marine engineering.
In order to fully implement its strategic concepts of digitalization and decarbonization, MAN Energy Solutions adopts 3D printing technology and displays a 3D printer on its booth. The booth also features two interactive screens showing MAN's latest IPE application, which can present in 3D all the different components of MAN's two-stroke and four-stroke marine propulsion systems. In addition, MAN also created a vibrant green wall, symbolizing the concept of decarbonization.
During Marintec, MAN Energy Solutions signed a retrofit project agreement with Shanghai COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. for the methanol retrofit of four single fuel engines of two 13,800 teu container vessels and two 20,000 teu container vessels. The agreement also includes an option for the retrofit of an additional nine vessels for 20,000teu container vessels.
During Marintec, MAN Energy Solutions signed a retrofit project agreement with Shanghai COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. for the methanol retrofit of four single fuel engines of two 13,800 teu container vessels and two 20,000 teu container vessels. The agreement also includes an option for the retrofit of an additional nine vessels for 20,000teu container vessels.
Picture at the signing at Marintec China: (front left) Xiaodong Guo, Managing Director of COSCO Heavy Industry Shanghai Co.,Ltd and (front right) Michael Petersen, Senior Vice President, PrimeServ Denmark of MAN Energy Solutions
MAN Energy Solutions also collaborated with Youlian Dockyard to establish a cooperative workshop in Shenzhen and increase local technical personnel.
Martin Lyager Hansen, Head of PrimeServ Marine & Power China of MAN Energy Solutions and Mr. Wang Yangzhi. General Manager of YiuLian Dockyards (Shekou) Limited signed the agreement.
MAN Energy Solutions reached a license agreement with Shaanxi Diesel Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (SXD) and China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd.(CSTC) for the Licensing of MAN 35/44DF CD Auxiliary Engine.
At the witness of Mr.Hu Kai, General Manager of China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd and Mr. Suni Zhihong, General Manager of Shaanxi Diesel Heavy Industry Co. Ltd, Mr. Shi Shuo, Director of No. 3 Business Department of CSTC and Sephardim Koblenz, Head of Licensing 4-stroke large-bore of MAN Energy Solutions signed the Licensing agreement of 35/44 DF CD.
In addition to business cooperation, MAN has also signed a memorandum of understanding with Dalian Maritime University to have in-depth cooperation in technology research and development, teaching and training.
At the witness of Sarath Prasannan, Head of Region APAC of MAN Energy Solutions and Mr. Zhao Youtao, Vice President of Dalian Maritime University, Martin Lyager Hansen, Head of PrimeServ Marine & Power China of MAN and Mr. Lin Yejin, the Dean of Marine Engineering College at DMU signed a MoU on behalf of both parities
Sarath Prasannan, Head of Region Asia Pacific of MAN Energy Solutions says: “Based on the unique technology and service portfolio of the group, MAN has deep insight into customer needs, empowering Chinese customers and partners with better products and services through resource allocation, promoting high-quality development in China through diversified production, technology advancements, education and research, and improving the efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of the global marine industry.”
Stjepan Kucifer, Managing Director of China of MAN Energy Solutions says: “Marintec China is one of the two largest and most influential maritime exhibitions in the world, and MAN has participated in it since its inception. MAN is looking forward to actively engaging in dialogue with the industry on this international platform, deepening exchanges and discussions on the green, low-carbon, and smart development of the maritime industry, consolidating new ideas and activating new momentum for industry transformation.”