Incat, an Australian shipyard, has awarded MAN Diesel & Turbo the contract to supply the engines for the KatExpress 3, a high-speed ferry newbuilding.
In total, 4 × 20V28/33D STC engines, each delivering 9100 kW, will drive the four waterjets that will power the 109-m, wave-piercing catamaran for Mols-Linien, a Danish ferry operator.
Engine delivery is due over two shipments in September and October 2016. The KatExpress 3, which is scheduled for completion by March 2017, will have 1000 tonnes deadweight, with seating capacity for 1000 persons and up to 411 car spaces, or a combination of cars, trucks and other vehicles. The newbuilding’s near-sisterships KatExpress 1 and KatExpress 2 are both currently in service for Mols-Linien and were also built by Incat.
MAN 28/33D STC Engine
The MAN 28/33D STC is a compact, powerful engine with a high power-to-weight ratio. It is fully compliant with current environmental standards and employs an advanced SaCoSone engine-control system. The engine has been installed in several ferry applications and is also regularly employed by naval segments. The engine is IMO Tier II and EPA Tier 2-compliant.
Picture: Render of KatExpress 3 (by Incat).
