Top Share in the World Achieved in Turbochargers for the Main Engines of Mega Containerships

MET turbochargers achieved the global top share in terms of the number of mega containerships (11,000 TEU or greater) ordered in 2021 with MET turbochargers installed for main engines.

There has been a sharp increase in the building and maintenance of containerships due to such factors as the surge in consumer spending arising from people staying at home and spending. MHI-MME and our licensees are repeatedly receiving orders for large turbochargers to be installed on main engines. Of the 166 mega containerships (11,000 TEU or greater) ordered in 2021, decisions have already been made to install MET turbochargers on 73 vessels, with informal decisions to do so made for another 31 vessels. That brings the total secured to 104 vessels, or a share of 63%.(Note)

We believe that the growth in the share of MET turbocharges among mega containerships is attributable to the following reasons.

1. MHI-MME offered turbochargers that addressed the technical challenges associated with fuel conversion and new engines.
2. In accordance with the growth in engine output resulting from the increasing size of containerships, we launched the MET90MB and the MET-MBII series.
3. We are maintaining good relationships with our customers through the after-sales services we offer after ships become operational.

We will continue our efforts and will aim to achieve the top global share in all types of ships.

• Source: MHI-MME survey as of the end of August 2021.