Caterpillar Marine Power Systems was recently selected to provide combined propulsion systems for two Scandlines ferry newbuilds. The two ferries will each be equipped with five MaK 9M32C engines with Cat Common Rail. Each M32C engine produces 4,500kW at 600RPM for 22,500kW of total power per vessel. The engines are optimised for smokeless operation and reduced nitrogen emission levels, which fulfil IMO II requirements.
"Based on the success of the retrofitted M32C engines on container vessels, Scandlines asked Caterpillar to deliver the engines for a unique combined propulsion system for two new single-end car ferries," said Andreas Banck, Caterpillar Motoren KG Senior Test Engineer. "The MaK engines will power both the main propulsion engines and the alternators enabling Scandlines to reduce maintenance costs and operate the ferries in a safe, environmentally-friendly manner."
Keel laying began in June 2010 at the P&S Werften (formerly known as Volkswerft) Stralsund yard in Germany. Both vessels will be delivered to Scandlines in 2012. The two ferries will operate between Rostock, Germany and Gedser, Denmark. While the engines will be manufactured at the Caterpillar factory in Kiel, Germany, a collaboration between European Cat dealers Zeppelin Power Systems and Pon Power Scandinavia will provide Scandlines with sales and installation support, as well as product support and service.
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