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Hudong Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd.

China's largest low-speed marine engine manufacturer (CSSC-Mitsui JV), producing MAN B&W and WinGD two-stroke engines for ocean-going vessels.

Manufacturer H00006
Shanghai, China · Main markets: China, Global (all major shipbuilding nations)

Company Profile

Hudong Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. is a low-speed two-stroke marine diesel engine manufacturer based in Shanghai, China. Established in 1930, the company specializes in MAN B&W and WinGD licensed engines and LNG dual-fuel engines including ME-GI and X-DF series, holding ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and approvals from CCS, ABS, BV, LR, DNV, NK, KR, and RINA. The factory employs more than 2,500 workers.

Hudong Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. (上海中船三井造船柴油机有限公司, formerly 沪东重机) is China’s premier manufacturer of low-speed marine diesel engines, headquartered in Shanghai. The company operates as a joint venture between China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and Mitsui E&S (Japan, formerly Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding).

Core Products

  • Low-speed two-stroke marine diesel engines: MAN B&W ME-C/ME-B series and WinGD (Wartsila-Sulzer) X/RT-flex series — the two dominant global low-speed engine platforms
  • LNG and dual-fuel low-speed engines: ME-GI (MAN) and X-DF (WinGD) series for LNG-powered vessels
  • Engine components and large castings: crankshafts, bedplates, cylinder liners for low-speed engines

Production Capacity

Hudong Heavy Machinery is the largest low-speed marine engine manufacturer in China and one of the largest globally, with annual capacity exceeding 4 million horsepower. The Shanghai facility covers over 400,000 m2 with dedicated heavy machining, assembly and test facilities.

Key Markets

Products serve the world’s major shipyards and ship owners for large commercial vessels including container ships, bulk carriers, tankers, LNG carriers, and VLCCs. The company is a core supplier to all major Chinese shipbuilding groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What products does Hudong Heavy Machinery manufacture?

Hudong Heavy Machinery manufactures low-speed two-stroke marine main engines under MAN B&W and WinGD licenses, including LNG dual-fuel variants such as the ME-GI and X-DF series. Annual production capacity exceeds 4 million horsepower, making Hudong China's largest low-speed marine engine manufacturer.

What certifications does Hudong Heavy Machinery hold?

Hudong Heavy Machinery holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and type approvals from eight major classification societies: CCS, ABS, BV, LR, DNV, NK, KR, and RINA, covering all primary international marine class requirements for main propulsion engines.

Why is Hudong Heavy Machinery uniquely positioned in the LNG dual-fuel market?

Hudong Heavy Machinery is the only manufacturer in China holding technology licenses from both MAN B&W and WinGD simultaneously, giving it the broadest low-speed engine portfolio in the Chinese market. Founded in 1930, the company has nearly a century of engine manufacturing heritage and leads China's transition to LNG dual-fuel propulsion for large ocean-going vessels.

Company Key Facts

Location
Shanghai, China
Company type
Manufacturer
Year established
1930
Employees (approx.)
2,500+
Registered / paid-in capital
JV (CSSC + Mitsui E&S)
Typical customers
Major shipyards (Jiangnan, Dalian, Hudong-Zhonghua, NACKS, SWS), Ship owners, Engine OEMs
Export regions
Global

Certifications & Approvals

Class approvals

CCS ABS BV LR DNV NK KR RINA

Quality & compliance

ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001

Products & Markets

Main product scope

Low-speed two-stroke marine diesel engines (MAN B&W ME-C/ME-B series)<br />
Low-speed two-stroke engines (WinGD X/RT-flex series)<br />
LNG dual-fuel engines (MAN ME-GI, WinGD X-DF)<br />
Engine components: crankshafts, bedplates, cylinder liners<br />
Large marine castings and forgings

Markets

China, Global (all major shipbuilding nations)

Classification & Categories

Engineering Strengths

  • Largest low-speed marine diesel engine manufacturer in China (4M+ HP/year)
  • Dual-license for both MAN B&W and WinGD — only Chinese maker with both platforms
  • CSC-Mitsui joint venture combining Chinese scale with Japanese precision
  • Full LNG dual-fuel engine capability (ME-GI and X-DF)
  • Eight class society approvals covering all major flag states

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Selected Reference Projects

  • Main engines for 24,000 TEU ultra-large container ships
  • Propulsion for VLCCs and Suezmax tankers
  • LNG dual-fuel engines for 174,000 m3 LNG carriers
  • Main engines for Capesize and Newcastlemax bulk carriers
  • Low-speed engines for car carriers and multipurpose vessels

Project names and end customers are not disclosed for confidentiality. Detailed references can be provided upon request.

Commercial & Delivery

Lead time
10-18 months (aligned with shipbuilding schedule)
Incoterms
FOB, DAP
Payment terms
Per shipbuilding contract milestones
Documentation
Full class society documentation, MAN/WinGD type approval, shop test reports, performance curves, sea trial support

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Top-tier low-speed engine maker — effectively in a different league from the other manufacturers listed here. Products go into the world's largest vessels. CSSC-Mitsui JV ensures quality standards. Not suitable for small/medium vessel inquiries.

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