When your ship is the link in a global supply chain, downtime breaks schedules, disrupts customers, and dents your bottom line. Container vessels run hard and fast, and their cooling systems carry the load.

Tranter plate heat exchangers are built to keep your engines cool, lubricants stable, and clean-fuel systems compliant. All in compact, marine-ready designs that stand up to vibration, seawater, and nonstop duty.

Container vessels

Keeping your vessel on schedule and out of dry dock

Fuel-saving efficiency

Optimized plate patterns reduce auxiliary energy demand, cutting operating costs per TEU on every voyage.

Space-efficient frames

Heat exchangers engineered to deliver full-duty performance in the tight machinery spaces common to container ships.

Clean-fuel ready

Materials and designs proven for LNG, scrubbers, and low-sulphur fuels, keeping fleets compliant without compromising reliability.

Withstand long crossings

Rigid frame designs which resist vibration through nonstop transoceanic routes.

Service without delays

Quick-opening frames and easy access points speed up inspections and cleaning during short port calls.

Global supply chain

Our global OEM support keeps your vessel running smoothly wherever you are.

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Container vessels

Applications across container vessels

Clean fuel engines

Cleaner fuels and efficient heat exchangers are reshaping bulk carriers.

Tranter exchangers help you hit IMO targets while keeping engines stable, fuel use down, and performance reliable.

Engine cooling

Marine engines generate enormous heat under load.

Our heat exchangers dissipate it efficiently, preventing overheating, engine damage, and costly downtime.

Lubrication system cooling

Without stable cooling, lubricating oil breaks down fast.

Our exchangers keep oil temperatures in range and protect your machinery.

Why Tranter

A partner you can trust

Proven on board

Tranter heat exchangers are installed in container ships across major trade routes.

OEM expertise

90+ years of heat exchanger design and thermal engineering knowledge.

Global reach

Service centers and supply chain support where and when you need them.

Application-driven design

Configured for the unique efficiency and durability demands of container vessels.

Innovation with your future in mind

Container shipping is under pressure to decarbonize while moving more cargo faster.

Tranter R&D is focused on exchangers that handle clean-fuel systems, resist fouling in tough marine conditions, and cut service time in port. That means more efficient voyages today and readiness for tomorrow’s stricter rules.

Tranter FullServ® – service without limits

With Tranter FullServ®, you get lifecycle support for every brand of heat exchangers. We keep your equipment running, from inspection and reconditioning to emergency on-site service.

Our rapid-response teams and local service centers around the world ensure your exchangers deliver peak performance longer.

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Parts and services

How we do it: Plate inspection and removal

When it comes to inspection and plate removal, it's crucial to pay attention to every detail. By following the necessary steps and taking the time to inspect and remove plates properly, we can ensure that your project is completed successfully. Learn more by listening to Dave Lusignolo, Director, Aftermarket Sales - North America

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Secrets to longer heat exchanger life: Chemical cleaning explained

Chemical cleaning and rinse are essential steps in maintaining the performance of your heat exchanger. Whether it's removing liquids, or ensuring the longevity of machinery, chemical cleaning and rinse play a crucial role in the service process.

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Energy, heating and cooling Sustainability

Tranter heat exchangers in the sustainable data centers

The digitalization mega trend has resulted in exponential growth of data centers. Let’s take a look at how Tranter’s plate and frame heat exchangers can be used to make the datacenters more sustainable.

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Energy, Process industries Sustainability

Heat exchangers for post combustion carbon capture applications

Tranter’s heat exchangers have various applications across many different markets. Let’s take a look at how plate and frame heat exchangers can be used in CO2 capture applications to improve the total economy of the plant.