Powering leisure travel with dual-fuel engines

Managing this voyage towards new technical horizons will not only improve competitiveness but is also necessary to prepare for future developments in environmental regulation and fuel markets. Passengers and ports demand more environmentally responsible forms of tourism, increasing the pressure for the cruise sector to find a solution. 

Flexibility in fuel is key. 

Profitable operation depends on reducing both fuel costs and emissions. Dual-fuel and methanol-ready engines like the MAN 49/60DF and MAN 32/44CR give cruise operators the flexibility to choose the most economical and environmentally responsible pathway for their cruise ships through to 2050 and beyond.

Specialized know-how for your sector

MAN offers cruise operators highly efficient and reliable propulsion engines capable both of serving as bridging platforms to alternative fuels and of meeting the needs of future eco-friendly cruise ships. 

MAN’s proprietary, next generation, fully electronic common rail injection technology CR2.2 and the MAN ECOMAP technology ensure lower fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, and significantly reduced smoke emissions even in extreme part load. Meanwhile, the low noise and low-vibrational behaviour of our engines contribute to high levels of passenger comfort. Our methanol-ready cruise engines can run on net-zero green methanol as soon as it becomes widely available.

By designing engines with retrofits in mind and supporting our customers in how best to layout vessels to accommodate alternative fuel supply systems, we contribute to increased planning security for your investments.

Our experts can help you find solutions which respond to questions about fuels, emissions, technology, and retrofits.

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