Scania showcases sustainable solutions
Swedish engine manufacturer Scania’s commitment to sustainability takes centre stage at Seawork 2019, where two Tier III compliant engines are being displayed.
Both of these power units – a six-cylinder, 13-litre DI13M and a V8, 16-litre DI16M – feature Scania’s highly fuel-efficient XPI injection system and utilise selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to meet the IMO Tier III standard. This system reduces emissions of nitrous oxides by more than 70 percent. The engines can also be run on HVO, (hydrotreated vegetable oil), a biodiesel which delivers reductions of carbon dioxide emissions compared to conventional diesel
“While the IMO Tier III standard is already in force in the North American and United States Caribbean Sea areas, all new ships constructed on or after 1 January 2021 destined to operate in European waters will also require IMO Tier III-compliant engines,” says David Bamber, General Manager – Scania Engines for Scania (Great Britain) Limited. “The same holds true for any ships replacing an engine with a non-identical engine or installing an additional engine. In bringing its IMO Tier III engines to market two years ahead of the standard becoming mandatory, Scania is helping the industry plan and prepare for the transition as operators focus more and more on sustainability.”
Scania produces marine engines in the power range 162-846kW (220 – 1,150hp). The company’s products combine low revs with high torque and are ideally suited to a wide range of propulsion and ancillary applications, including fishing vessels, ferries, fast patrol boats and survey ships.
All Scania engines are based on a robust design with a strength-optimised cylinder block containing wet cylinder liners that can easily be exchanged. Individual cylinder heads with four valves per cylinder promotes fuel economy and ease of maintenance.
Scania offers 86 service points in the UK, approximately 1,000 in Europe and is present in more than 100 countries globally, meaning operators of Scania engines are never far from their nearest Scania service point. All Scania dealers offer parts and service, with assistance available 24/7 via Scania’s dedicated operator service, Scania Assistance.
Visit Scania on the quayside at Seawork International 2019 on stand Q20
