After a highly successful experience with the prototype 6L60MC/ME engine, Odfjell ASA, Norway, commissioned the World’s first dedicated ME engine, a 7S50ME-C, from MAN B&W Diesel’s Frederikshavn Works.
This particular engine will be installed into a newbuilding, KF 144. It is destined to power a chemical carrier being built by the Kleven Florø yard, Norway. MAN B&W Diesel are also supplying the GenSets and Controllable Pitch Propeller systems for the ship.