Replacement magnetic HFO pump order for Italian ferries

The pumps were sold through Colfax’s Italian distributor, Alfa Laval, and were purchased to replace a previous generation of leaking pumps. Colfax says that they are effectively a drop-in replacement for current IMO three-screw pumps, which ensures that the cost of piping and re-structuring is kept to a minimum.

The pumps are suitable for HFO applications, and have been designed to maintain high performance at extreme temperatures. They are guaranteed for five years, have five-year service intervals and are fully compliant with the SOLAS guidelines and directives. The fully sealed pump design should enable Moby Lines to reduce vessel downtime and spare parts, leading to cost benefits over the life of each pump.

Renato Leonardi, area sales manager for Colfax in Italy, stated: “We are delighted that Moby Lines has chosen Colfax to replace 14 of its transfer pumps with our magnetic coupling pumps. Following an in-depth evaluation, Moby Lines turned to Colfax as they recognized the benefits of a completely sealed pumping chamber these pumps cannot leak, which increases engine room safety and reduces maintenance. We are confident that Moby Lines will gain clear reliability and costs advantages over other market offerings – with a return-on-investment within three to four years.”