New Engine Platform Could Save up to 60 Tonnes of Fuel Per Year

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Thursday September 11, 2014

Caterpillar Marine has launched a new engine platform for offshore supply vessels (OSVs) and coastal cargo ships that it claims can save as much as 60 tonnes, industry news site Marine Link reports.

The MaK M 25 reduces fuel use by optimising engine performance for load levels, producing savings of as much as 40 tonnes of fuel per year for vessels operating at variable engine speeds, or as much as 60 tonnes for vessels that typically operate at lower loads by changing operating mode from constant to variable engine speeds.

"The reliability of the new MaK 25 E is assured, given that it is based on the legendary M 25 C platform," said Caterpillar Marine senior product definition engineer Detlef Kirste.

"In addition to adding a 5 percent power increase and reducing the fuel consumption on this platform, we also engineered the M 25 E to capitalize on the synergies between the engine, vessel and propulsion system."

The platform is available for vessels using traditional and modern mechanical systems, or electric propulsion systems, and in 6-, 8-, and 9-cylinder configurations.

Earlier this year, Caterpillar Marine launched a fuel-saving propulsion system designed for harsh operating environments.

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