Five carriers order MAN methanol engines

MAN Diesel & Turbo will supply engines to four newbuilds which, apart from methanol, can also sail on other types of fuel. "This new order confirms the ME-LGI concept as a mature technology," says MAN.
Photo: Waterfront Shipping Company
Photo: Waterfront Shipping Company

Five carrier groups, including Japan's NYK and Mitsui (MOL), have collectively invested in four deepsea newbuilds which can use methanol as fuel. MAN B&W will supply the engines for the 49,000 dwt tankers, writes MAN Diesel & Turbo in a statement.

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