mtu to showcase marine propulsion and service solutions at SMM

Friedrichshafen/Hamburg, 4 September, 2012. From 4 to 7 September, the Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen will present its propulsion and system solutions for yachts, commercial ships and military vessels at this year’s SMM shipbuilding, machinery & marine technology trade fair in Hamburg (stand 305, hall A3). This will include main propulsion engines delivering up to 7,400kW (9,920bhp), on-board gensets for commercial vessels in the power range from 5 to 3,000kW (7 to 4,025bhp) and combined propulsion systems with diesel engines and gas turbines with a power output of up to 35MW (46,900bhp). In the field of automation, the company will display a new control console for megayachts. Comprehensive “mtu ValueCare” service products including customized service contracts, original mtu spare parts or consumables such as coolants, engine oil and engine filters will complement the product portfolio.