A new fleet of four advanced offshore construction vessels is set to benefit from a cutting-edge equipment package designed to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The collaboration also includes a focused emissions study to quantify the environmental benefits of the integrated technology.
Comprehensive Technology Integration for Cleaner Operations
The new offshore vessels will be equipped with a wide array of modern systems, including dynamic positioning, integrated navigation and control, battery-hybrid electric power, and advanced propulsion units. These technologies are designed to optimize performance across various operational scenarios while cutting emissions significantly.
Key features include:
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Single-engine operations for most activity durations
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Zero-emission performance during port stays and loading
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Permanent magnet motors for propulsion, enhancing both safety and energy efficiency
Battery-Hybrid System and Regenerative Power Utilization
A major highlight of the setup is the battery-hybrid DC power and propulsion system. This enables flexible operation with multiple energy sources—diesel, biodiesel, and methanol—and includes an energy management system that captures regenerative power from onboard systems like cranes and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).
Such a system not only reduces fuel consumption but also ensures smooth load management and peak shaving, especially important during high-power activities like heavy lifting and subsea operations.
Joint Study to Quantify Emission Reduction
In addition to supplying the technology, the equipment provider will also collaborate with the vessel operator to conduct a benchmark emissions study. This study aims to evaluate the real-world impact of each energy-saving component, offering valuable insights for future vessel designs and sustainability strategies across the industry.
The outcome is expected to increase awareness about the operational benefits of integrating multiple green technologies and guide the direction of next-generation vessel development.
The deployment of hybrid power systems and intelligent energy control in these offshore vessels marks a key step toward cleaner marine operations. With real-time emissions benchmarking and flexible energy sourcing, this initiative highlights the evolving role of integrated maritime technologies in achieving sustainability and efficiency at sea.
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Source: Kongsberg
