Kongsberg Maritime and Nanjing Jinling Shipyard Co. China has signed contracts to deliver power and hybrid systems to nine Roll on–Roll off (Ro-Ro) vessels ordered by Italy’s Grimaldi Group.
This deal will introduce new technology into this market segment, which are valued at more than NOK 400 million. Additionally, the deal also includes an option for three additional vessels increasing the total value to more than NOK 500 million.
When completed, the new vessels will be 238 metres long, with a beam of 34 metres and weigh 64,000 gross tonnes. They will be able to transport over 7,800 linear metres of rolling units, equivalent to about 500 trailers.
An Eye on emissions
“Our hybrid solutions deliver tangible benefits. Vessels will have zero emissions while in port and reduced overall fuel consumption by utilising our peak shaving technology, while the batteries will be charged at sea by using the shaft generators.”
Key takeaways
The contract includes an option for three additional vessels, with capacity of 5,800 linear metres of rolling units.
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.
These vessel deliveries will start from mid 2019 and are expected to be completed by 2022.
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Source: kongsberg
