Eco bulk carrier order
Utilising a design which originated with Norway’s Polarkonsult, the gas-powered ship – which can be fuelled using either zero CO2 emission LBG (Liquefied Biogas) or conventional LNG, is being built for the Norwegian short sea shipping company Seaworks.
KM’s integrated solution is designed to be cost-effective and boost operational efficiency. The mechanical aspects of KM’s integrated solution encompass steering and reduction gear, bow and stern thrusters, the rudder, a controllable pitch propeller system and a Bergen gas main engine. 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.
Bård Bjørløw, EVP global sales and marketing at Kongsberg Maritime, said: “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.”
The bulk carrier is now being constructed in Wuhu, China, after a tendering process saw 15 shipyards throughout Europe and China bidding for the contract.
