German company MAN Diesel & Turbo has delivered four MAN 12V175D gensets for installation on the Italian Navy’s first new multipurpose offshore patrol vessel (PPA).

The delivery was carried out in accordance with an order initially received by the company in October last year.

MAN Diesel & Turbo has also secured an additional order to supply the systems for the Italian Navy’s second shipset.

The first of a class of seven PPAs is currently being built at Fincantieri Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia.

The deal is part of the Italian Navy’s major fleet renewal project known as Programma di Rinnovamento Navale, which intends to modernise and upgrade the navy’s fleet and will involve the decommissioning of several older vessels.

MAN Diesel & Turbo Four-Stroke Marine head Lex Nijsen said: “MAN Diesel & Turbo is proud of having contributed with the MAN 175D to such an ambitious and technologically advanced fleet renewal programme.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

“The close cooperation with Fincantieri and the Italian Navy has been the key factor for a successful project and has laid the foundation for securing the order for the second shipset.”

The gensets for the PPA-class have been specifically customised for Italian Navy applications and feature a double-elastic mounting layout to fulfil strict vibration and shock requirements.

MAN Diesel & Turbo has integrated two of the units with high-performance noise enclosures to ensure a very low acoustic signature, as well as MAN-designed SCR exhaust after-treatment systems, which are in line with the latest IMO TIER III emission regulations.

In addition, the company has secured another order to deliver main and auxiliary engines for a logistics support ship (LSS) and landing helicopter dock (LHD).