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Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL) has awarded MAN Energy Solutions a contract to supply propulsion packages for five Indian Navy Fleet Support Ships (FSS).
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The deal includes 10 MAN 20V32/44CR engines, Alpha CP propellers, gearboxes, shaft generators, and more.
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The project supports India’s “Make in India” initiative, with MAN integrating locally made components and services.
Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL), located in Visakhapatnam, has signed a landmark agreement with MAN Energy Solutions to supply main propulsion packages for five new Fleet Support Ships (FSS) of the Indian Navy. These next-generation replenishment vessels are crucial in enhancing the Indian Navy’s operational capability and endurance at sea, according to MAN Energy Solutions.
The propulsion package includes:
- 10 × MAN 20V32/44CR marine engines (12 MW each)
- Main reduction gearboxes
- Shaft generators (two 1 MWe units per ship made in India)
- Bow thrusters
- MAN Alpha controllable pitch (CP) propeller systems
- Integrated Logistics Support
Voices from the Project
Commodore Hemant Khatri (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director of HSL, praised the collaboration, noting it stemmed from a transparent and competitive tender process ensuring quality and value. He stated:
“Given the extensive use of MAN engines on a large number of vessels globally, we encourage MAN Energy Solutions to consider evolving their business model and establishing stronger partnerships in India by increasing their local content in manufacturing and to enhance post-delivery support infrastructure within the country. MAN can contribute significantly to the ‘Make in India’ initiative and further strengthen their collaboration with Indian Navy and maritime stakeholders.”
Reliability, Technology, and Naval Strength
The MAN 32/44CR engine is well-established in navies worldwide, offering medium-speed marine diesel technology with features such as shock resistance, high efficiency, and integrated logistics support—perfect for the rigorous demands of naval operations.
Gaby Hanna, Senior Vice President and Head of Region Middle East at MAN Energy Solutions, remarked:
“This is a substantial order, and we are very happy that the Indian Navy has asked us to provide a propulsion package that matches the needs of this demanding application. We are delighted to partner with Hindustan Shipyard on this prestigious project…”
Marita Krems, SVP and Head of Four-Stroke Marine & License, added:
”This sophisticated naval application marks another milestone for our increasingly important navy business, and we are looking forward to further developing our successful cooperation with Hindustan Shipyard and the Indian Navy.”
Designed for Performance and Efficiency
Each vessel will be powered by a MAN Alpha CP propeller, which has been specially designed for hydrodynamic optimization—balancing efficiency, low noise, and minimal cavitation. The ships will also feature a state-of-the-art water-lubricated stern-tube system, improving reliability and reducing maintenance for optimal life-cycle cost performance.
This contract not only represents a technological advancement for India’s naval fleet but also deepens industrial collaboration, aligning with India’s maritime modernization and self-reliance goals.
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Source: MAN Energy Solutions
