Propulsion and power specialist Tognum has received two orders for the supply of MTU engines and automation systems for 23 new ships for the Indian Coast Guard for a total contract value of €32.5M. The engines are to be delivered between the end of 2009 and the end of 2011.rnEight new Inshore Patrol Vessels are to be powered by triple Type 16V 4000 M90 engines with an output of 2720kW (3648bhp) each. In combination with waterjets, they will propel the vessel at speeds up to 35kts. The systems to be supplied for the 48m patrol vessels include the MTU Callosum ship automation system with an integrated solution for monitoring all ship's services that also incorporates fire detection and extinguishing systems.
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