MAN 175D engines ordered for OSV bound for Canadian hydrocarbon field.

CRIST S.A. Shipyard - based in Gdynia, Poland - has ordered 6 × MAN 12V175D high-speed variable speed gensets in connection with the construction of an OSV (Offshore Support Vessel) for DOF. 

Provisionally named ‘Sea Dragon’, the OSV is set to assist operations off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. The newbuild vessel was designed by MMC Ship Design & Marine Consulting Ltd. and is scheduled for delivery by Q1 2027.

The ice-classed, 110m long vessel, will feature Dynamic Positioning class 3 and be capable of hosting 164 persons. It will support a range of operations, including gas crew changes, drilling support, field-safety standby, emergency towing and ice management.

Lex Nijsen, Head of Marine Europe and Americas, MAN Energy Solutions, said: “This engine set-up will enable the Sea Dragon to perform a great variety of tasks over a wide load-range where characteristics such as seakeeping, responsiveness and adaptability will be key. Not only is this is an excellent reference for the MAN 175D engine, it also marks the beginning of what we trust will be a long operational presence in North America.”

MAN Energy Solutions developed the MAN 175D engine range to supplement and complete its product portfolio in the maritime sector. Available in three variants of 12-, 16- and 20-cylinders, the engine is available with an output ranging from 1,500 to 4,400 kilowatts and is optimised for propelling ferries, offshore support ships, tugs and other working vessels.

The 175D is also an extremely eco-friendly engine, having been designed from the outset for low fuel consumption, coupled with compliance to the latest exhaust-gas-emission standards and considering as well future-fuel requirements where it is already cleared for operation on biofuels such as FAME and HVO and prepared for future operation on methanol.