Copenhagen, 22 February 2006. The first diesel engine with more than 100,000 bhp has gone into service on February 22 2006. MAN B&W Diesel licensee Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea has built the 12K98MC with 101,640 bhp.

The engine is installed in the first of a series of container ships with a capacity over 9,000 teu being built for Greek owner Costamare. The vessels will be chartered to COSCON (COSCO Container Lines) in China.

Engine data:
Power	74,760 kW / 101,640 bhp
Speed	97 r/min
MEP	19.2 bar
Height	Approx. 16 m
Width	Approx. 11 m
Length	Approx. 25 m
Weight	Approx. 2,100 tons

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