Drew Marine, a stalwart in maritime solutions, has just added a new weapon to its fuel management arsenal: the CD92 Mycronizer. By acquiring the technology from Schiffs & Industrietechnik GMBH (SIT), Drew Marine is doubling down on its commitment to helping ships navigate the choppy waters of fuel regulations and operational efficiency. This isn’t just about adding a new product to the lineup—it’s about filling a critical gap in fuel treatment, especially as ships grapple with ever-changing fuel types and stricter emissions rules.
The CD92 Mycronizer is a compact but powerful tool, designed to tackle two major headaches for ship operators: combustion efficiency and sludge management. When placed before the engine, it breaks down those pesky agglomerated hydrocarbons (asphaltenes), ensuring fuel droplets are uniform and as small as possible. The result? Lower fuel consumption, reduced engine wear, and fewer soot emissions—all while keeping compliance in check. But its versatility doesn’t stop there. Position it before the purifier or in the settling tank recirculation, and it slashes the amount of burnable fuel wasted as sludge, all without compromising the removal of catalytic fines. Need to solve fuel incompatibility issues in storage tanks? The CD92 has that covered too.
This acquisition isn’t just about Drew Marine expanding its product range—it’s about strengthening its holistic approach to fuel management. The company already offers a full suite of fuel mills, chemical treatments, and monitoring solutions, backed by remote and onboard technical support. The CD92 Mycronizer fits seamlessly into this ecosystem, giving shipowners and operators a one-stop shop for optimizing fuel quality, cutting waste, and staying on the right side of regulations—whether they’re running on traditional heavy fuel oil, very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO), or even biofuels.
Scot R. Benson, CEO of Drew Marine, puts it bluntly: “This acquisition aligns with our strategy of combining innovation with practical onboard solutions.” The CD92 Mycronizer isn’t just another tool—it’s a proven technology that delivers immediate value, helping owners boost efficiency and long-term reliability. And with Drew Marine’s global technical service network now backing it, the CD92 is poised to make waves across fleets worldwide.
Heino Stache, Managing Director of SIT, echoes this sentiment, noting that heavy fuel management is only getting more complex. By handing the reins to Drew Marine, SIT isn’t just passing off a product—it’s ensuring the technology reaches its full potential on a global scale.
So, what does this mean for the maritime industry? For starters, it reinforces the trend of consolidation and specialization in fuel treatment solutions. As regulations tighten and fuel types diversify, shipowners need partners who can offer integrated, end-to-end solutions—not just point products. Drew Marine’s move signals that the future of fuel management lies in synergy: combining hardware, chemicals, and data-driven insights to keep engines running smoothly, emissions low, and compliance intact.
But beyond the immediate benefits, this acquisition raises an interesting question: How will this push other players in the market to innovate? Will we see more mergers and acquisitions as companies scramble to bolster their fuel management portfolios? Or will this spark a new wave of R&D, as competitors rush to develop their own cutting-edge solutions? One thing’s for sure—with Drew Marine raising the bar, the pressure is on for the rest of the industry to keep up.
For now, shipowners have a powerful new tool at their disposal. The CD92 Mycronizer isn’t just another gadget—it’s a game-changer, and Drew Marine is betting big on its ability to transform fuel management as we know it.