MAN 32/44CR shipset delivered for first in naval supply vessel series

The shipset comprises of 2 × MAN 12V32/44CR engines and 2 × MAN 8L32/44CR engines with individual outputs of 7,200 kW and 4,800 kW, respectively.

The BRF is the first in a series of four such vessels, the contract for whose construction was awarded to Groupement Momentané d’Entreprises (GME) – formed by French shipyard, Chantiers de l’Atlantique and French defence contractor, Naval Group – in 2019.

The MAN 32/44CR engine is well suited to fleet supply applications, owing to its low operating costs and economic fuel consumption. An additional attraction is the 32/44CR engines demonstrated reliability record and long maintenance intervals. 

GME is itself part of the Franco-Italian LSS (Logistics Support Ship) cooperation programme led by OCCAR, an international organization for armaments cooperation, on behalf of French defense procurement agency, DGA.

Under the terms of the contract, MAN Energy Solutions will supply all BRF engines to Chantiers de l’Atlantique by 2029.