MAN high speed engines will power nine pilot boats
PME Group, the UK and Ireland importer for MAN high speed engines, has announced it will be powering all nine new build pilot boats ordered by port operator ABP Ports, being built by Norfolk-based Goodchild Marine Services.
PME says it worked closely with Goodchild Marine to ensure the best possible options were available across the range of specially commissioned ORC-136 and ORC-171 pilot boats which are being built over the next five years.
“Part of the tender requirement was for a standard model of engine for both boat sizes and future proofed for Tier 3 legislation, reliability, good aftermarket support, along with a comprehensive whole life service and repair analysis,” says Martin Jackson, sales manager at PME. “We proposed the D2676 as the most viable option, demonstrating that the whole life costings showed significant savings against the competition and with the benefit that the PME network of service dealers are all strategically placed to support the boats once in operation.”
“Deciding which engine manufacturer to use for a range of pilot boats is always a balance of cost, uniformity of design, efficiency, aftersales support and environmental impact. PME have offered on all fronts, including an SCR upgrade option,” says Stephen Pierce, general manager Goodchild Marine Services.
