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Propulsion

MAN’s New Test Center A New Fleet

Schottel’s New Plant

Schottel invests $49m in a new MAN Diesel & Turbo’s new test center is a A number of new ships are Member rudderproppeller plan that rigorous proving ground, as well as a com- joining the U.S. research expands its production capacity munity asset in Northern Denmark provid- vessel ? eet in a much needed 30%. ing power for the community. recapitalization.

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