A new order for second cruise customers with a Caterpillar dual fuel engine
Recently, Caterpillar's ship business department announced that it will provide 8 sets of MaK16M46DF dual fuel engines and a full set of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply and processing system for 4 new cruise ships built by Maier shipyard in Germany. These orders further solidify Caterpillar's leading position in the LNG ship propulsion system market.
Caterpillar can provide a complete LNG power propulsion solution including filling from shore to ship, LNG storage, fuel tank and automatic control system to high-performance dual fuel mainframe, MaK16 M46 DF and so on. "We can provide one-stop service and a full set of systems for our customers," said Ulf Hannemann, the manager of the cruise and passenger ship market at Caterpillar. We have completed a series of double - fuel engines on the merchant ship, and the new ship's dual fuel engine order has also continued to grow. But we think LNG has the greatest potential in the cruise market because, from both operational and strategic levels, clean fuel is crucial to the cruise market. "
Caterpillar's leading technology makes LNG more attractive as a marine fuel than ever. The Caterpillar R & D team in Rostock, Germany, has proved for the first time that LNG hosts can still run efficiently under a load of less than 20%. At the same time, MaK M46 DF dual fuel engine can be started directly by using LNG, instead of having to start with diesel like other dual fuel engines, so it can reduce diesel emissions. Dr. Frank Starke, director of Caterpillar's German Mark plant, added, "this technology takes full account of the needs of cruise operators. They are willing to use clean fuel when they are started or sailing at the port, instead of looking at the chimneys to smoke black smoke, and the deck is covered with ash. "
In addition, Caterpillar marine engine also has a series of innovative technologies, which can provide fast load response, lower fuel consumption and longer overhaul cycle. The independent development of the latest generation of Cat engine control unit (ECU) can ensure that the engine runs in the best condition in all conditions. Caterpillar also provides intelligent management system, which enables remote monitoring, automatic data analysis and expert diagnosis services to ensure continuous normal operation and reduce operation cost.
Caterpillar's Zeppelin Power Systems, an agent in Hamburg, Germany, will be responsible for the management, supply, installation and service of the cruise project. Zeppelin's CEO Volker Possoegel said, "as Caterpillar's sales and service partner for over 60 years, we have a wealth of power system experience. Our excellent sales and service team will provide comprehensive engineering and support services for the flagship cruise ships to ensure the longest operating time of our customers.
