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The world's largest offshore construction vessel will be powered by nine of MAN’s latest V-type four-stroke medium-speed marine diesel engines—the 32/44CR model. These engines will serve as auxiliary power units, supporting various critical systems aboard the massive ship.
This double-hull lifting pipelaying vessel measures an impressive 360 meters in length and 117 meters in width. Designed for offshore oil and gas operations, it is capable of installing, dismantling, and laying pipelines for drilling platforms. Not only is it the largest of its kind, but it also holds several records in terms of functionality: it can lift up to 48,000 tons and apply a maximum pipe tension of 1,500 tons.
MAN will supply the vessel with a total of nine 32/44CR engines, consisting of 169 cylinders in total. Each engine delivers 560 kW per cylinder, resulting in a combined output of 94.6 MW. The engine configuration includes eight 20-cylinder 8V32/44CR units and one 9-cylinder 9L32/44CR unit.
These powerful engines will drive the ship’s diesel-electric propulsion system, dynamic positioning system, lifting equipment, pipelaying tools, and even support the living quarters for 450 crew members. The project is set to be completed and delivered by December 2009, marking a major milestone in offshore engineering and maritime technology.