There was only one story in offshore this week, the news that Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis has doubled down on this bet on the platform supply vessel (PSV) market by making the single biggest order in the entire segment in the last decade. His Capital Offshore has placed an order for four firm diesel-electric, DP2, […]
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Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to design and equip a tenth hybrid chemical tanker for Danish operator Tärntank. These new vessels will significantly reduce carbon emissions through a combination of clean technologies.
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https://mfame.guru/kongsberg-maritime-secures-contract-for-hybrid-chemical-tankers-with-tarntank/
Can ship owners meet stringent future compliance targets without abandoning conventional fuels? Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled a new “Super-Efficient Bulker” vessel design concept intended to enable owners to do just that.
Developed together with Deltamarin, the design, says Kongsberg, demonstrates that compliance with future regulations is achievable even when using conventional fuels and promises fuel cost savings between 40-50% depending on the operational profile.
“While low-carbon fuels are...
https://www.marinelog.com/technology/kongsberg-unveils-design-for-new-super-efficient-bulker/
Classification society DNV has granted Kongsberg Maritime its Approval in Principle for a “Chief to Shore” functionality that enables a key role to be transferred from a ship to a shore-based control center, marking a significant step in the journey towards uncrewed vessel operations. The move will enable the role of chief engineer to be located in a remote operations center (ROC), where the duties can be carried out from a desk-based workstation, instead of onboard a vessel.
From the...
https://www.marinelog.com/technology/kongsberg-maritime-gains-aip-for-chief-to-shore-functionality/
Kongsberg Maritime’s Jet Control System is now available for the company’s larger, S-series stainless steel waterjets, offering improved maneuverability and easier installation for vessels up to 50 meters in length.
The Jet Control System (JCS) is used to control waterjet steering, reversing bucket and optional interceptor functions, and can accommodate up to three control stations and can operate with twin, triple or quad steerable waterjet installations. The integrated feedback signals provide...
Kongsberg Maritime is set to enhance Solstad’s Normand Sentinel, a prominent subsea construction vessel, with their latest electric rim-drive azimuth thrusters. This upgrade marks a significant step forward in maritime energy efficiency and sustainability.
James Poulton, SVP of Aftermarket Sales, Kongsberg Maritime states that “The anticipated energy savings, particularly in DP mode, will ensure the vessel remains a preferred choice in the market.”
Vessel Upgrade Details
The Normand Sentinel, a...
https://mfame.guru/kongsberg-maritime-to-upgrade-normand-sentinel-with-advanced-rim-drive-thrusters/
Spanish shibuilder Zamakona Yards has been selected by Norwegian family-owned seafood company Eidsvaag for the construction of two new feed transport vessels in a series. The vessels are scheduled to be delivered in 2026. Upon completion, they will have diesel-electric propulsion systems with large...
https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing/aquaculture/spanish-yard-secures-norwegian-feed-vessel-orders/
The three 3,600 TEU LNG-fueled Aloha class containerships on order at Philly Shipyard for Honolulu-headquartered Matson Navigation will feature Kongsberg Maritime hybrid electrical systems. At 260 meters (854 feet) long, the Aloha-class vessels are the largest Jones Act containerships ever built. Being built to operate on Matson’s China-Long Beach Express (CLX) service, the vessels are designed to operate at speeds in excess of 23 knots in support of Matson’s service hallmark – timely delivery...
Austal USA has selected Kongsberg Maritime to supply its Promas propulsion system to the latest ship in the United States Coast Guard’s new Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Heritage Class program.
This initial contract is to supply Kongsberg Maritime equipment for the fifth ship, Coast Guard Cutter Pickering, which is the first to be built by Austal USA at its shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.
The Coast Guard’s new OPC program is expected to run up to 25 ships. The new vessels will replace the Coast...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/austal-usa-selects-kongsberg-promas-systems-for-its-first-opc/
Norwegian offshore services provider Reach Subsea has confirmed that the first example in a new series of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) being built for the company has been launched into the water for the first time. Upon completion, Reach Remote 1 will have a length of 23.9 metres, a beam of...