Doosan Engine, under license from MAN Diesel and Turbo, delivered the first 8L70ME-GI engine. Earlier this year, Doosan completed the engine’s factory acceptance tests, a culmination of months of testing to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations and restrictions. TOTE is the launch customer of the ME-GI engine, a significant advancement in propulsion technology.
“The arrival of the dual-fuel main engine and LNG tanks at the NASSCO shipyard marks a milestone in the lead ship construction as well as a landmark in the era of green ship technology”, said NASSCO Program Manager for the TOTE Marlin Class, Eric Icke. The first vessel is nearly 40% complete and the construction on the second Marlin vessel is expected to start in late May to ensure delivery of the Marlins in late 2015 and early 2016.
