MAN has over a century of expertise in complete propulsion packages, dating back to the first Alpha controllable pitch propeller in 1902. We take a holistic approach to your ship, examining the operational profile to optimize all relevant components – from the engine to the rudder, including all speed, maneuvering and load control settings. Whatever your needs may be, we can design the most efficient propulsion control system for your specific operational profile to make your ship greener.

For example, our MAN Alphatronic 3000 propulsion control system optimizes propeller function as well as engine operation for better maneuverability and overall efficiency. We use RENK gearboxes, efficient MAN Alpha propellers and propeller shafts to ensure reliability and top performance with a smaller environmental impact. We can also retrofit propulsion packages for all types of ships with four-stroke engines when their operational profiles change – from tug boats to cruise liners.

How you benefit:

• Increased fuel efficiency
• Improved performance
• Solutions for your specific needs
• Optimized for your ship’s operational profile
• All components from a single source
• One point of contact, one contract

MAN offers marine battery-hybrid systems, which combine combustion engines with additional batteries to capture and store electric power, optimizing engine operation and loading. We acquired a 40 percent stake in Aspin Kemp & Associates (AKA), a specialist in the integration of electric propulsion and energy storage systems to enhance our expertise and range of products in this field.

We also offer fully customized hybrid propulsion systems, in which mechanical and electric engines work together to provide power for propulsion and hotel loads. These are ideal for vessels with flexible operation profiles and running hours with varying power demands. For example, the versatile MAN HyProp ECO combines a diesel engine with an electric shaft machine for a highly reliable propulsion system. It has several operation modes, allowing operators to optimize the propulsion train performance and fuel consumption, and even integrate batteries or energy storage devices.  

How you benefit:

• Increased fuel efficiency
• Fewer NOx, SOx and CO2 emissions
• Quieter operation
• Battery power enhances existing engine power
• Wide range of operation modes
• Improved performance

After our 2016 acquisition of Cryo AB, a manufacturer of cryogenic equipment with over 50 years’ experience in Liquefied Natural Gases (LNG), MAN Energy Solutions created the MAN Cryo product brand – the perfect complement to our dual fuel engines. We offer solutions for comprehensive engine and fuel gas supply systems (FGSS), offshore and onshore bunkering systems, and stationary distribution systems for regasification or fuel filling – all from a single source.

We can tailor our dual fuel propulsion systems to meet every requirement: from LNG technology for dual fuel propulsion to complete LNG handling systems (including carriers, floating storage and regasification units, feeder and bunker vessels). Our global service network and unparalleled expertise make us the ideal partner for every situation, from new engines to retrofitting or complete gas systems.

How you benefit:

• Increased fuel efficiency
• Clean burning gas, fewer NOx emissions
• Lower operating costs
• Dual fuel system means flexibility and fuel independence
• One point of contact for all components, training and support

Our MAN ECOCHARGE two-stage turbocharging technology is designed for high- and medium-speed engines of all fuel types and all engine power ranges. This compact unit is available in a variety of product types and sizes, providing excellent turbocharging efficiency that fits every engine.

With MAN ECOCHARGE, a smaller engine can generate the same amount of power while reducing specific fuel oil consumption (SFOC). Higher scavenging air pressures of up to 10.5 bar allow improved Miller timing, which reduces NOx emissions in compliance with IMO Tier III emission regulations. As a smaller high-pressure stage turbocharger, MAN ECOCHARGE results in an improved dynamic response.

How you benefit:

• Increased turbocharging efficiency
• Same power with less SFOC
• Fewer NOx emissions
• Compliant with IMO Tier III regulations
• Compact size, compatible with a variety of engines
• Improved performance