- KM is to deliver an integrated equipment and systems package for a new environmentally friendly bulk carrier.
- The gas-powered ship can be fuelled using either zero CO2 emission LBG (Liquefied Biogas) or conventional LNG.
- KM’s integrated solution is designed to be cost-effective and boost operational efficiency.
Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has been commissioned to deliver an integrated equipment and systems package for a new gas-powered bulk carrier project, reports the company website.
LBG/LNG fuel
The vessel, which will be able to run on liquefied biogas (LBG) or conventional LNG, is being built for Norwegian short sea shipping company Seaworks.
KM highlighted the ‘extensive’ scope of delivery for the newbuild bulk carrier. The mechanical aspects of the integrated solution comprise steering and reduction gear, bow and stern thrusters, the rudder, a controllable pitch propeller system and a Bergen gas main engine.
Fuel efficient bulker
On the electrical and digital side, the delivery includes energy and power management systems, an energy storage unit, an electro package and a K-Chief marine automation system for monitoring and control of all key vessel functions.
‘We’re moving towards halving the emissions you’d normally associate with vessels of this size and specification, so this bulk carrier represents something of a showcase for fuel-efficient, future-focused and environmentally-friendly maritime freight transport solutions,’ said Bård Bjørløw, EVP Global Sales and Marketing, Kongsberg Maritime.
The bulk carrier is currently under construction in Wuhu, China following a tendering process which saw 15 shipyards throughout Europe and China bidding for the contract.
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Source: Kongsberg Maritime
