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X-Series Waterjets

All images: Marine Jet Power aunched in 2018 to cater to the propulsion de- 400, 450 and 500 X sizes (up to 2070 kW / 2775 bhp).

mands of high-speed vessel applications, Marine “The three new sizes in the X-Series range are suitable for

Jet Power’s (MJP) X-Series waterjets are engi- vessels up to 40 meters, or 131 feet, in length,” Tegström neered to deliver more power in a lighter unit that said. “Due to their duplex stainless steel construction and

L burns less fuel and extends range. mixed-? ow pump, the X-Series is not only highly ef? cient but highly durable. This equates to many bene? ts for a di- “With the X Series we have taken our proven highly ef- verse range of marine applications including search and res- ? cient mixed ? ow pump technology from our DRB and cue vessels, ? re boats and fast military craft globally.”

CSU Series, and adopted it into a fully integrated, quick Additionally, Tegström said the new larger X-Series mod- to install waterjet which is mostly constructed from duplex els are particularly well suited for the emerging global off- stainless steel,” said Jonas Tegström, CEO of Sweden-based shore wind market, which will see a large number of new

MJP. “The DRB and CSU waterjets are highly customizable vessels built in the U.S. and overseas. “MJP has a long his- and very successful in various applications. But with the X- tory of supplying propulsion for crew transfer vessels servic-

Series, we wanted to take the best performing pump on the ing windfarms across Europe,” he said. “Our experience in market and provide our customers with a more ‘off the shelf’ this segment has in? uenced the design of the larger X Series and cost-effective waterjet that is much quicker to install.” models by creating a product that is easy to install, saving

First introduced in 280, 310 and 350 X sizes (611-1,000 the shipyard time and money, and easy to maintain and kW), the X-Series has recently expanded to include the new operate, offering end-users a very low cost of ownership.” 36 | MN July 2021