With a new compact and versatile marine engine room pump design, Danish manufacturer Svanehøj aims to optimise onboard liquid handling.
Because of its lower weight, fewer components, and just a single wear part, the new NCM pump is designed to enhance efficiency, simplify system integration, and reduce operational complexity. Svanehøj has previously designed and manufactured a broad portfolio of engine room pumps for the marine, naval, and offshore sectors, continuing the legacy of the Hamworthy Pumps brand. Now, Svanehøj introduces a new monoblock pump design, known as the NCM Engine Room Pump series, developed to enhance efficiency in onboard operations.
The NCM pump reduces weight by up to 15% compared to other engine room pumps on the market. Designed with fewer components, it is faster to assemble, disassemble, and maintain. A key innovation lies in its reduced wear parts. With only the mechanical seal subject to wear, the design ensures more consistent performance, fewer disruptions during operations, and a reduced need for spare parts.
Morten Christian Larsen, MD Svanehoj Singapore, said: “With the NCM pump series, we’re introducing the marine market’s lightest, most efficient, and most compact engine room pump. By simplifying our design and product portfolio, we offer a range of engine room pumps with broader duty point spans that are highly competitive in terms of price, durability, and performance.”
The new NCM pump continues Svanehøj’s tradition of marine pump innovation and its commitment to supporting the industry in powering a better future. The lightweight, compact design and minimal maintenance requirements reduce the pump’s overall environmental footprint while also improving working conditions for the crew onboard.
Larsen continued: “This is much more than just another pump design. It represents a fundamental shift in mindset and a complete relaunch, simplifying and strengthening our entire marine pump programme. Engine room pumps are critical to a ship’s efficiency and overall operation, and we firmly believe there is room in the market for a design that is fully optimised across the entire value chain, from manufacturing and installation to operation and maintenance.”
Once fully implemented, the NCM Engine Room Pump series will enable Svanehøj to cover the full range of up to 1,500m³ capacity and up to 12 bar pressure with 16 pump variants, significantly reducing complexity in engine room planning.
Image: NCM Engine Room Pump (sorce: Svanehøj)
