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MARINE AND SHIPBUILDING

Marine heat exchangers

Marine and shipbuilding

Tailored to your maritime requirements

At sea, engines run under constant load, and clean-fuel systems face stricter rules every day. From bulk carriers on a long-haul voyage to offshore support vessels working around the clock, the right heat exchangers keep fleets reliable and efficient.

Tranter has been supplying the marine industry with proven solutions for over 90 years. With OEM plate technology, a global service network, and designs tailored for the realities of marine conditions, we help operators control costs and meet tomorrow’s standards without compromising today’s performance.

A partner that delivers beyond equipment

  • Wide product range: We provide gasketed plate, shell & plate, and welded block exchangers designed for marine duty; corrosion- and vibration-resistant.

  • Global reach, local presence: With service centers across the globe and access to OEM parts and spares wherever you are, your vessel stays supported at all times.

  • Built for marine realities: Our heat exchangers come with compact frames and designs for marine conditions, and are built to fit tight spaces and withstand continuous duty at sea.

  • Customer focus: Tranter engineers work with shipyards, vessel managers, owners and operators to ensure exchangers integrate easily and service is fast when it’s needed.

  • Innovation for compliance: From clean-fuel compatibility to anti-fouling plate pattern geometries, Tranter R&D helps operators meet stricter regulations while improving efficiency.

  • Service for every brand: With Tranter FullServ®, you get inspection, reconditioning, and on-site service for any plate heat exchanger, OEM or not.

Tranter's extensive marine expertise

Providing solutions for marine and shipbuilding applications

Bulk carriers

Engines and lube systems run hard on long voyages. Tranter exchangers deliver stable cooling in compact frames, keeping vessels efficient and reducing costly drydock intervals.

Container vessels

Schedules leave no room for delays. Our heat exchangers ensure steady propulsion cooling and clean-fuel compatibility, helping operators stay compliant and on time.

LNGC/LPGC Vessels

From propulsion to bunkering, LNG/LPG duties demand cryogenic stability. Tranter heat exchangers are built for safe, reliable performance in extreme conditions.

Merchant vessels

Propulsion, HVAC, and auxiliaries all compete for space and energy. Our heat exchangers free room in machinery spaces, cut energy use, and keep crews comfortable.

Navy/Coast guards vessels

Defense vessels need reliability under combat load and harsh seas. We provide heat exchangers that are tested and proven with space-critical designs that keep ships mission-ready.

Offshore support vessels

OSVs face nonstop duty in supply, towing, and standby. Handling vibration, mixed fluids, and tight deck modules without compromising uptime is what our heat exchangers are all about.

Tankers

Cargo must stay pumpable from port to port. Tranter heat exchangers support deck heating systems for crude oil and chemicals while resisting seawater and chemical exposure.

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Improving efficiency in maritime applications

Our heat exchangers for the marine and shipbuilding industry

INNOVATION AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Innovation designed for life at sea

Our marine R&D is focused on making exchangers lighter, tougher, and easier to service at sea.

From materials that withstand seawater and clean-fuel demands to frames that fit tight machinery spaces, Tranter innovation is about giving operators reliability and compliance without sacrificing space or uptime.

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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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