Starting point

The contract included the replacement of the drive motors (manufactured in 1958), the installation of new clutches, gearboxes and bearings, the installation of a new exhaust system incl. particle filters, as well as adjustments to the fuel supply, the engine and gearbox cooling, and the engine room ventilation system.

Goals

Important to reduce fuel consumption and to lower the CO2 emissions.

Technical data 
Capacity560 people, 35 cars or 6 trucks
Overall length55.5 m
Overall width13.44 m
Displacement471 t
Speed20 km/h
Drive power2x 634 kW

 

Key data 
Client / CustomerSchweizerische Bodensee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft AG
Propulsion driveDiesel engines, Caterpillar C32
Project volumeapprox. 0.45 million CHF
Year of completion2016
Shiptec servicesPlanning, project management, installation and commissioning