As
the first engines in its power class the MTU Series 4000 was recently
awarded Naval Vessel Rules (NVR) certification by the American Bureau
of Shipping (ABS). The new ABS NVR certification, a requirement for
the U.S. Coast Guard’s Fast Response Cutter (FRC) program, was
awarded after 1,500 hours of testing of the 20V 4000 M73 that included
extensive run times at 110% of the engine’s rated power in a variety
of extreme environmental conditions.
Extensive validation testing was also completed in commercial marine
and military applications, further demonstrating the versatility and
durability of the Series 4000. The latest certification joins the Series
8000 in the engine portfolio of the Rolls-Royce Power Systems company
MTU with ABS NVR certification. |
“The
NVR certification of the Series 4000 engine is another milestone in
our long and distinguished history of providing power and propulsion
systems to navies around the world,” said Knut Mueller, Vice President
Governmental Sales at MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH.
More than 50 years of experience and expertise makes MTU an unparalleled
partner for marine defense. The company’s Series 4000 diesel engines
offer unrivalled power density in terms of volume-to power and power-to-weight
ratio. Engineered for a low operating noise level and designed to offer
superior performance, the Series 4000’s advanced technology ensures
security at sea with exceptional fuel efficiency and reliability compared
to other engines in its class.
The American Bureau of Shipping is a classification society with a mission
to promote security of life, property and the natural environment primarily
through the development and verification of standards for the design,
construction and operational maintenance of marine-related structures
and equipment. |
