Singapore: APL has ordered eight MAN B&W 14K98ME-C7 engines, each generating a massive 84,280 kW or 115,000 BHP at 104 rpm, to power eight 10,000 TEU ships from Korean builders. When built, the diesel engines will qualify as the most powerful ever built in shipping history.
APL follows other Asian owners such as OOCL, NYK and K-Line in selecting MAN B&W K98ME-C engines with electronic controls but the 14-cylinder engine has been specially developed to meet APL's demanding operational and environmental requirements.
Goh Teik Poh, APL's senior vice president, operations & network, commented: "When we made the decision to build a new generation of large container vessels that will combine high-speed performance with the most advanced environmental features, we naturally looked to MAN Diesel. After working with them for many years, we have the utmost confidence in their ability to provide engines of the very highest quality. The 14K98ME-C7 will allow us to fulfill our customers' needs for speed and reliability as well as paying attention to the quality of life of the global community." [24/08/07]
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