Wabtec Corporation and Latin American Channel Partner, Marinsa International, signed a contract to produce the first energy for 10 new hybrid tractor tugboats for the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). Wabtec will ship two 8L250MDA marine engines for every tugboat.
“Wabtec is delighted to power the new hybrid Panama Canal tugs with the 8L250MDA marine engines,” mentioned Tammy Gromacki, Wabtec’s Vice President of Marine, Stationary and Drill. “We are honored, through our partnership with Marinsa, to continue serving this important customer and the critical role they provide in facilitating world trade.”
The 30m tugboats may have hybrid-electric propulsion to scale back emissions from ship towage whereas docking in Panamanian ports and thru the canal. The new 8L250MDA important engines are classed to ABS and meet IMO Tier II emissions requirements. The engines have an working span of roughly 60,000 hours earlier than requiring overhaul, when the upkeep schedule is adopted.
The tugboats shall be owned and operated by the ACP, and constructed at Astilleros Armón shipyard in Navia, Spain. Latin American channel accomplice, Marinsa International, will help the set up and commissioning in Spain, together with the service help of the working fleet in Panama. The Wabtec engines shall be manufactured at its Grove City, Pennsylvania plant. This marks the fourth order of Wabtec marine diesel engines to energy the ACP fleet.
“We take great pride in being the longest operating Channel Partner of Wabtec marine engines, a testament to our enduring commitment to excellence and innovation in maritime solutions,” mentioned Adrian Walchli, President of Marinsa International. “As we embark on this exciting journey, Marinsa is fully committed to providing unwavering service support throughout the construction phase at the shipyard and extending our dedication to the upcoming fleet in Panama.”
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