- ME-GI Engines Chosen for New Container Ship Series in Strategic Win for MAN.
- MAN Secures Dual-Fuel Engine Orders from Two Korean Shipyards.
- MAN’s ME-GI Engine Builds Momentum in 2025 with Major ULCS Contracts.
MAN Energy Solutions has ordered a robust extension through 2025, contracting for eight ME-GI engines to propel a line of ultra-large container ships (ULCS). Initially designed as single-fuel conventional engines by an unknown engine designer, the contracts were later changed to go to MAN’s dual-fuel ME-GI technology, reports MAN.
Orders Split Between Two Korean Yards
The contracts are divided between two independent Korean shipyards, both of which are ordering 4 × MAN B&W 8G95ME-GI Mk10.5 main engines. Both yards will construct four ULCS ships for a confidential Asian owner. The engines will be built by an experienced Korean licensee of MAN Energy Solutions.
A Strategic Win for ME-GI Technology
Bjarne Foldager, Head of Two-Stroke Business at MAN Energy Solutions, commented on the significance of the deal: “This is a very welcome order that confirms the ME-GI’s strong start to the year. Moreover, we consider it as a strategic win where we had to overcome robust competition before swinging proceedings back in our favour. Looking at the current status of the container segment – and taking its regulatory horizon into consideration – the ME-GI has a markedly superior emission profile. This includes minimal methane slip, compared to conventional engines, which helps it stand out as a leading, future-proof solution.”
Extended Market Success Since 2014
Since its launch in 2014, the ME-GI engine has been widely adopted by all marine sectors. MAN Energy Solutions has indicated that over 900 units have been contracted to date. Demand has been highest in the container ship segment with over 400 engines contracted, followed by gas and liquid tankers (225+) and car and truck carriers (175+).
ME-GI: The Industry’s Default Dual-Fuel Engine
Christian Ludwig, Head of Two-Stroke Sales and Promotion, reinforced the engine’s market position and technological advantages: “The ME-GI continues to confirm its status as the maritime industry’s default, dual-fuel, methane-fuelled engine and is capable of running on LNG, synthetic methane, and bio-methane. Furthermore, the latest Mk10.7 ME-GI generation features increased gas-operating pressures to enhance fuel efficiency.
Additionally, the Diesel-cycle combustion concept employed by ME-GI engines optimises fuel consumption in both gas and fuel-oil modes, thereby improving fuel efficiency without the need for complex and unproven designs. This is particularly advantageous in gas mode, where methane’s flammability characteristics make the use of the Diesel combustion cycle a significant plus.”
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Source: MAN
