Initial propulsion order in Brazil

The order is for CP propellers and FP tunnel thrusters, one of each for three single screw bunker vessels ordered through shipyard Renave. On completion, the vessels will be delivered to client Delima and time chartered to Brazilian energy major Petrobras.

Featuring an overall length of 71.6m, a moulded breadth of 15m and a draught of 4.25m, these 2500 dwt vessels are destined to service Petrobras requirements for inland waterway transportation in Brazil when they are delivered in 2014.

With six loading tanks, and three pumps loading at a rate of 300m³ per hour, the tankers will be built in Renave’s 3,400m² Viana Island complex, and represent the first order for the yard for Petrobras. The Berg propellers will be driven by 16,000hp main engines from Caterpillar Diesel.

Berg said that the Brazil contract represented a breakthrough in one of the world’s fastest growing market for offshore tonnage.

“Being able to secure a commercial order in such a short time after inaugurating our sales office in Rio de Janeiro late last year is a result of strong teamwork within the whole Berg Propulsion group,” said Staffan Olsson, General Manager for Berg Propulsion Brazil. “We are enthusiastic about further stepping up our activities in the Americas, where we see big potential for Berg Propulsion.”