Turbochargers to cut tanker's fuel consumption

摘要

Shipowners and operators are looking to pick the "low-hanging fruit" that will enable them to save fuel and cut their greenhouse gas emissions. That is the impetus behind the joint decision by shipping company Concordia Maritime and French energy company Total to install MAN Diesel's new Variable Tubine Area (VTA) technology turbochargers aboard a new tanker. The turbochargers with VTA technology will equip the MAN B&W low-speed diesel engines aboard the new P-MAX tanker Stena Progress, which will be delivered June 2009.