MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced that its MAN 175D marine engine program has achieved another milestone on its path and on time.
Following on from its multiple achievements during 2016 that saw it employed in a series of commercial orders in diverse applications both as main propulsion engine and and GenSet, the MAN 175D high-speed diesel engine has now received serial type approval from the main classification societies.
Testing took place in Frederikshavn from May 22nd to 24th in the presence of 10 international classification societies, including ABS, BKI, BV, CCS, DNV GL, KRS, LR, NK, RINA and RRS. MAN Diesel & Turbo reports that the engine performed perfectly, exceeding all class requirements, with subsequent inspection of the engine and its parts demonstrating its robustness and durability. As a result, the MAN 175D is now globally certified for marine propulsion in both diesel-mechanic and diesel-electric modes, and auxiliary operation for a power output of up to 2,220 kW for the 12-cylinder version.