ABB To Equip Its ‘Electric Package’ for New Knutsen Tankers

DSME has inked a deal with ABB Marine & Ports to deliver the power and control technology for the two new KNOT shuttle tankers.
The tankers will also feature energy storage systems at the request of Vår Energi that has contracted KNOT to operate the shuttle tankers.
The ABB twin battery package on board each Knutsen ship will have a storage capacity of 678kWh.
ABB’s scope of supply will also include the shaft generator system, thruster and cargo pump drive systems, and take care of project...