ME-GI Engine Orders Pick Up Momentum in LNG Carrier Segment

[By: MAN Energy Solutions]

South Korean shipyard, Hanwha Ocean Co. Ltd., has ordered 4 × MAN B&W 5G70ME-GI Mk10.5 engines in connection with the construction of 2 × 174,000 cbm. LNG carriers for an undisclosed shipowner. Hanwha Engine Co. Ltd. will build the engines in South Korea and the contract contains an option for two additional vessels. Each engine will come integrated with MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EGRBP (Exhaust Gas Recirculation ByPass) system.

Bjarne Foldager, Head of Two-Stroke Business, MAN Energy Solutions, said: “It’s very satisfying to see our ME-GI engine orders also pick u…