- Ammonia-ready cargo vessels to debut from late 2025, advancing low-emission shipping in Northern Europe.
- Berg Propulsion’s integrated propulsion systems include advanced controllable-pitch propellers and smart energy control.
- Flexible design future-proofs vessels for battery, fuel cell, and shore power integration—aligning with long-term decarbonization goals.
Berg Propulsion is playing a key role in Skarv Shipping Solutions’ efforts to build a fleet of zero-emission cargo vessels, reports an official release.
Strategic Alliance for Greener Shipping
Skarv—a joint venture between Peak Group, Grieg Edge, and CSL Group—has commissioned up to five 7,000 dwt project carriers from Shandong Huanghai Shipbuilding in China. Designed with ammonia-capable engines and hybrid-electric propulsion, the vessels are set to begin delivery in late 2025, with the fifth dual-fuel vessel arriving in 2027.
Berg is supplying a tailored propulsion package featuring controllable-pitch propellers and its MPC800 control system, which manages energy inputs from diesel generators, batteries, and shore power. The flexible system allows vessels to optimize efficiency under various speeds and loading conditions. Designed in collaboration with LMG Marin, the system is also compatible with ice-class hull designs and ready for future upgrades, including fuel cells and larger battery capacities.
A New Era in Short-Sea Shipping
The Switch is providing DC-Hub units that support dynamic power distribution onboard. These hubs enable the vessels to operate with a wide range of energy sources, allowing seamless transitions between battery power, generator output, and shore power. This integration is critical for reducing emissions in port and at sea, ensuring the ships remain adaptable as clean energy technologies evolve.
Testing by SINTEF has confirmed that these next-generation vessels will significantly reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional short-sea cargo ships. While not fully zero-emission in all modes, the ammonia-electric hybrid approach represents a strong intermediate step. Skarv’s initiative offers a practical and scalable path for the maritime sector to reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining commercial viability.
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