At a recent ceremony in China, MAN Energy Solutions and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (CHI) signed a framework agreement to collaborate on future decarbonisation retrofit projects. The partnership aims to provide one-stop, integrated solutions for converting existing vessels to run on green alternative fuels, thereby accelerating the maritime industry’s transition to a more sustainable future.
Retrofitting the Existing Fleet for Alternative Fuels
The agreement focuses on the retrofit of commercial vessels to operate on low-emission fuels like methane, methanol, and ammonia—all of which can be sustainably produced through power-to-X technologies.
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MAN Energy Solutions will provide dual-fuel engine retrofit technologies and digital energy-efficiency solutions.
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CHI will contribute its extensive EPC expertise and ship-repair capacity—capable of handling 1,500 vessels annually across its five shipyards.
Michael Petersen from MAN Energy Solutions noted the global potential, with 4,500+ vessels eligible for fuel conversion, highlighting the agreement’s potential scale and impact.
Strengthening an Existing Partnership
This agreement builds on the existing cooperation between the two companies, who already collaborate on significant decarbonisation projects for major container ship owners.
Guo Zhiqiang of CHI described the deal as a “fresh impetus” in the maritime green transition, combining CHI’s infrastructure with MAN’s engineering leadership.
Driving the Green Transition Together
Through this strategic alliance, the companies aim to become a global leader in ship retrofits, delivering scalable, fuel-flexible solutions that support the International Maritime Organization’s net-zero emissions targets. The integration of MAN PrimeServ’s innovation with CHI’s industrial might is set to create an impactful model for large-scale decarbonisation of the global merchant fleet.
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Source: MAN Energy Solution
