World's first Tier-III-compliant, two-stroke engine unveiled in Japan

摘要

Man Diesel & Turbo has confirmed that the MAN B&W 6S46MC-C8 engine with integrated SCR fulfils the IMO's strictest emission standards. The engine, a MAN B&W 6S46MC-C8 type capable of an output of almost 7MW, was constructed in northern autumn 2010 by Hitachi Zosen Corporation at its Ariake works in southern Japan. The engine is bound for a general cargo carrier, to be built at the Nakai shipyard and scheduled to enter active service later this year. The vessel was ordered by Japanese customer BOT Lease and is to be operated by Nissho Shipping.