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Future proof engines for offshore wind vessels

More wind farms, bigger turbines, rougher locations: demand for renewable energy is stimulating growth in construction of wind parks at sea. Environmental logic requires we minimize the carbon footprint of installation and operation. The answer is a new class of wind farm installation vessels with clean, efficient engines that can cope with complex tasks in harsh conditions. We have drawn on our extensive experience in the offshore sector and we have future-proofed our engines for green fuels. Here you will find engines you can build on. 

Wind, waves, and clean energy

The vessels that transport, install, and maintain wind turbines must live up to high environmental standards. To meet the goal of carbon neutrality, vessels need reliable engines that are clean and highly efficient: operators’ reputations depend on them. As the wind farms migrate further offshore in search of strong winds, the sea conditions become tougher. 

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  • Methanol-ready

    Our methanol-ready engines perform as efficiently as the conventional-fuel versions, but running on green methanol cuts carbon emissions by 95% and sulfur emissions by 90%. The methanol retrofit option means you have a low-emission, high-efficiency engine that will, in the future, take your offshore wind farm vessels close to net zero.

  • Lowest CO2 emissions on the market

    Whichever fuel they’re running on, MAN methanol-ready four-stroke engines have the lowest CO2 emissions on the market for that fuel. This ensures your wind turbine installation ships will comply with the latest regulations.

  • High efficiency in demanding conditions

    MAN engines are designed and built with a long time between overhauls (TBO) to keep your business running smoothly. The proven MAN 32/44CR is a multipurpose drive. Using it as main and auxiliary engine brings huge operational advantages. The highly efficient common rail injection and turbochargers ensure best-in-class specific fuel oil consumption (SFOC) and low operating costs. With its quick load response, the MAN 175D allows safe maneuvering in the harshest environments. The engine meets emissions standards without compromising on efficiency or performance. 

Offshore wind engine portfolio

 

The methanol-ready MAN 32/44CR and MAN 175D propulsion engines and the MAN 175D GenSet are reliable, efficient, low-emission designs. These engines are perfectly suited for specialist wind farm applications such as wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs) and wind foundation installation vessels (WFIVs) or for general offshore support vessel applications such as service operations vessels (SOV) and commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs).

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Methanol-ready MAN 32/44CR

The MAN 32/44CR brings together the most advanced large-engine technologies, including the MAN common rail system, high-efficiency turbochargers, variable valve timing and state-of-the-art control systems. These advantages are future-proofed by the availability of the methanol retrofit.

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Methanol-ready MAN 175D

The most powerful high-speed engine on the market meets emissions standards without compromising on efficiency or performance. Thanks to its compact size and clear-cut design, it is easy to integrate and easy to operate and maintain. Long TBOs and low fuel consumption ensures the lowest OPEX and reduces emissions. A methanol dual fuel retrofit will be available from 2026.

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MAN 175D GenSet

Packing the latest technology into minimal space, the MAN 175D GenSet is characterized by a clear-cut design, flexible ship integration, simple operation, and straightforward maintenance. Its modular design allows it to meet all the challenges of today’s offshore applications.

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