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The world's largest offshore construction vessel is set to 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 for the massive ship, which is designed for deep-sea pipeline installation and offshore platform operations.
This double-hull lifting pipelaying vessel measures 360 meters in length and 117 meters in width, making it the largest of its kind globally. It is equipped with advanced systems for installing, dismantling, and laying pipelines for offshore oil and gas platforms. The ship boasts an impressive lifting capacity of 48,000 tons and a maximum pipe tension of 1,500 tons, setting new benchmarks in its category.
MAN has provided nine 32/44CR engines, totaling 169 cylinders. Each engine delivers 560 kW per cylinder, resulting in a combined output of 94.6 MW. Among these, eight are 20-cylinder 8V32/44CR models, and one is a 9-cylinder 9L32/44CR unit. These engines will power the ship’s diesel-electric propulsion system, dynamic positioning system, lifting gear, pipelaying equipment, and even support the living quarters for up to 450 crew members.
The vessel is scheduled for delivery in December 2009, marking a major milestone in the development of large-scale offshore construction vessels. With this cutting-edge technology, the ship is expected to significantly enhance efficiency and safety in deep-sea operations.