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quote:Caterpillar MaK to propel HAL's first 'Signature Class' vesselMarch 31, 2006 Caterpillar Marine Power Systems will power the first Signature Class vessel built for Holland America Line at the Marghera shipyard of Fincantieri. Four MaK 12 M 43 C engines plus two MaK 8 M 43 C are to provide a total of 64,000 kW for propulsion and on-board electrical power. In addition to this firm order, the contract includes an option involving another 12 MaK marine engines to power two more vessels.The 86,000gt Signature Class ship enters service in summer 2008 offering accommodation for up to 2,611 passengers, making HAL's 14th ship the largest ever constructed for the company. According to Leif Gross, sales director global cruise projects with Caterpillar Marine, the customer was finally convined 'with a unique combination of well-proven engine reliability, tailor-made lead times and innovative emissions reduction technology.'Each MaK M 43 C engine will be fitted with Flexible Camshaft Technology (FCT) to guarantee invisible smoke and nitrogen oxide emissions below current IMO (International Maritime Organization) regulations, he added. In 2005 Caterpillar won two firm contracts for 4x MaK 9 M 43 C with a total output of 36,000 kW to power AIDA Cruises' Sphinx Class, plus an option on a further four units. In the last 25 years, Caterpillar and its predecessor Krupp MaK, counted more than 50 cruise vessels and cruise ferries in their marine propulsion reference list. Seatrade Insider
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems will power the first Signature Class vessel built for Holland America Line at the Marghera shipyard of Fincantieri. Four MaK 12 M 43 C engines plus two MaK 8 M 43 C are to provide a total of 64,000 kW for propulsion and on-board electrical power. In addition to this firm order, the contract includes an option involving another 12 MaK marine engines to power two more vessels.
The 86,000gt Signature Class ship enters service in summer 2008 offering accommodation for up to 2,611 passengers, making HAL's 14th ship the largest ever constructed for the company.
According to Leif Gross, sales director global cruise projects with Caterpillar Marine, the customer was finally convined 'with a unique combination of well-proven engine reliability, tailor-made lead times and innovative emissions reduction technology.'
Each MaK M 43 C engine will be fitted with Flexible Camshaft Technology (FCT) to guarantee invisible smoke and nitrogen oxide emissions below current IMO (International Maritime Organization) regulations, he added.
In 2005 Caterpillar won two firm contracts for 4x MaK 9 M 43 C with a total output of 36,000 kW to power AIDA Cruises' Sphinx Class, plus an option on a further four units. In the last 25 years, Caterpillar and its predecessor Krupp MaK, counted more than 50 cruise vessels and cruise ferries in their marine propulsion reference list.
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