EQUIPMENT

Containerships ready for take off

10 years ago

While other vessel types have reaped the efficiency benefits of power take off (PTO) and take in (PTI) technology for nearly a decade, containership operators have been relatively slow to embrace the potential. A recent deal between GE Marine Solutions and Maersk Line may change that, writes Gavin Lipsith.

The next generation of Maersk Line's Triple-E vessels will feature PTO/PTI systems from GE Marine Solutions

While other vessel types have reaped the efficiency benefits of power take off (PTO) and take in (PTI) technology for nearly a decade, containership operators have been relatively slow to embrace the potential. A recent deal between GE Marine Solutions and Maersk Line may change that, writes Gavin Lipsith.