Maritime
KONGSBERG Wins Contracts
for Nine Hybrid Ro-Ro Vessels
Credits : km.kongsberg.com
Grimaldi Group, Italy
K
ongsberg Maritime has been awarded significant
contracts with Nanjing Jinling Shipyard Co., China to
deliver power and hybrid systems to nine (9) Roll on
– Roll off (Ro-Ro) vessels ordered by Grimaldi Group,
Italy.
The contracts are valued at more than NOK 400
million and include an option for three additional
vessels increasing the total value to more than NOK
500 Million.
Due for delivery from 2020, the advanced new vessels will be
238 meters long, with a beam of 34 meters and gross tonnage of
64,000 tons. Nine vessels will be able to transport over 7,800 linear
meters of rolling units, equivalent to about 500 trailers. The contract
includes an option for three additional vessels (a capacity of 5,800
linear meters of rolling units).
The contract scope for the vessels, which are known as the
Grimaldi Green 5th Generation, includes supply and integration of
large battery systems, shaft generators, frequency converters and
energy management systems. Deliveries will start mid-2019 and are
expected to be completed within 2022.
“This delivery represents introduction of new technology into
this market segment. The contract shows that our concepts for
hybrid vessels are expanding into new vessel types and posi-
tions KONGSBERG as a leading provider of hybrid technology
in the offshore and marine vessel segments,” said Stene Førsund,
EVP Global Sales & Marketing, Kongsberg Maritime. “Our hybrid
solutions deliver tangible benefits. Vessels will have zero emissions
while in port, reduced overall fuel consumption by utilising our
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“This delivery represents introduction of
new technology into this market segment.
The contract shows that our concepts for
hybrid vessels are expanding into new
vessel types and positions KONGSBERG as a
leading provider of hybrid technology in the
offshore and marine vessel segments,” said
Stene Førsund, EVP Global Sales & Marketing,
Kongsberg Maritime. “Our hybrid solutions
deliver tangible benefits. Vessels will have
zero emissions while in port, reduced overall
fuel consumption by utilising our peak
shaving technology, while the batteries
will be charged at sea by using the shaft
generators.”
peak shaving technology, while the batteries will be charged at sea
by using the shaft generators.”
“We are very pleased that we can supply such a large scope of
both in-house and procured technology,” says Egil Haugsdal, President,
Kongsberg Maritime. “The competition is strong and we are delighted
to have secured these contracts as they strengthen our market
position for hybrid vessels. The project will be executed with
resources both in Norway and China.” km.kongsberg.com