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Smaller engines the next step in efficiency?

Using small but highly efficient engines in new vessels could make more sense than slow steaming on large, de-rated engines, according to ABB Turbocharging.

Riemenschneider: "The clear direction is that we should have smaller engines with higher efficiency, even on the biggest ships"

Using small but highly efficient engines in new vessels could make more sense than slow steaming on large, de-rated engines, according to ABB Turbocharging.

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