The MAN B&W L28/32 was developed by Alpha Diesel (part of MAN B&W) in 1972. The engine was designed to bridge the gap between compact auxiliary engines and larger propulsion units, offering shipowners a reliable and fuel-efficient solution for a wide variety of vessel types. The MAN B&W L28/32 engines became widely used as both main propulsion and auxiliary generating engines onboard vessels such as cargo ships, tankers, offshore support vessels, ferries, fishing vessels, dredgers, and naval ships. The L28/32 engine series generally delivered power outputs ranging from 1,200 kW to 4,000 kW, at speeds between 720 and 900 rpm. Its versatility allowed the engine to perform effectively in continuous-duty operations as well as under fluctuating load conditions commonly. One of the major strengths of the L28/32 engine series was its modular design, which simplified onboard maintenance and improved long-term operational reliability. The engines featured efficient turbocharging systems, optimized fuel injection technology, durable cast-iron construction, and the ability to operate on both MDO and HFO. The L28/32 also saw major upgrades to fuel consumption and reliability in 1988 and throughout the 1990s as the engine consolidated itself in the maritime industry. 

Although many earlier MAN B&W L28/32 engines are now considered legacy units, they continue to remain widely used across global fleets due to their proven reliability and strong aftermarket support. With access to original unused surplus components sourced from decommissioned vessels, a large stock of our own, and reliable sourcing through trusted local traders, Alang Maritime remains a good supplier of MAN B&W L28/32 engine spare parts.

Engine Configurations: 5L28/32, 6L28/32, 7L28/32, 8L28/32, 9L28/32 

Supply scope of Alang Maritime for MAN B&W L28/32 engines:

Complete engines, crankshafts, cylinder heads, cylinder liners, pistons, connecting rods, engine blocks, exhaust valves, inlet valves, valve seats, bearings, lube oil pumps, air starters, fuel injectors, plungers and other consumables.

Alang Maritime is one of Southeast Asia’s premier suppliers of high quality second hand spare parts for two-stroke and four-stroke marine diesel engines. We can supply new (unused surplus) parts that are obtained from scrap vessels or shipowners’ surplus from cancelled projects. We can also supply reconditioned parts, as well as used parts that are offered with technical reports.

The brands that we supply parts for are:

Yanmar | Daihatsu | MaK | Wärtsilä | MAN B&W | Bergen | Sulzer | Pielstick | Caterpillar | Niigata | Hyundai-HiMSEN

Alang Maritime stocks new, reconditioned, as well as quality controlled used parts for marine diesel engines. Our strengths are our 30+ years of experience in the maritime industry, a huge stocking space of more than 3,500 sq. mt., an extensive stock of more than 25,000+ engine parts, our technical knowledge of marine diesel engines and our close proximity to the Indian ship recycling yard of Alang. That is why Alang Maritime is your premier solution for high quality marine diesel engine parts at an economical cost.