J-ENG to introduce UEC45LSE successor

The new engine will be characterised by reduced fuel consumption, and will be released to the market in March 2021. The preceding engine, the UEC45LSE-C1, had already achieved a fuel consumption rate of 173 g/kWh in 2018.

In addition to improvements in engine operation, the new UEC42LSH has lowered fuel consumption via optimisation to meet the requirements of bulker and chemical tanker operators. This is likely to optimise output and engine speeds for slower operating speeds, while the engine will be optimised to comply with EEDI requirements. The overall space requirements for the engine will also be reduced.

J-Eng also announced plans to improve the reliability of the engine, extend digitalisation and introduce condition-based maintenance services at the engine’s launch in Japan in May.

J-Eng delivered the first installation of a successor to the UEC45LSE-B1 design, the UEC45LSE-C1, in 2018. The upgraded design was meant to meet the specific requirements of ro-ro operators for higher engine output and faster operating speeds , which entailed higher cylinder pressure and power output, while bearing down on fuel oil consumption.