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Diesel engines earn certification by American Bureau of
Shipping following stringent testing
As the first engines in its power class the MTU Series 4000
was recently awarded Naval Vessel Rules (NVR) certification by the American
Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The new ABS NVR certification, a requirement for the
U.S. Coast Guard’s Fast Response Cutter (FRC) program, was awarded after 1,500
hours of testing of the 20V 4000 M73 that included extensive run times at 110%
of the engine’s rated power in a variety of extreme environmental conditions.
Extensive validation testing was also completed in commercial marine and
military applications, further demonstrating the versatility and durability of
the Series 4000. The latest certification joins the Series 8000 in the engine
portfolio of the Rolls-Royce Power Systems company MTU with ABS NVR
certification.