MaK breaks through in tanker deal

摘要

A project that looks to build an initial three 49,000dwt oil and chemical tankers will see - among others - Atlantic Marine Alabama, of Mobile, Alabama, involved in the hull construction and final assembly in a first US-based tilt at modular tanker construction.rnDetails of the scheme emerged after Caterpillar Marine Power Systems said MaK-branded engines would propel the tankers, to be built and operated in the USA according to domestic Jones Act regulations.rnPropulsion will be of the diesel-electric type, with each ship utilising three MaK 12M32C generating sets, equipped with Siemens alternators. Each set will weigh about 120tonnes and provide 5760kW at 720 rev/min.