Kongsberg wins strategic Arctic LNGC contract
Under the terms of the deal, KM will supply a range of electric frequency converter-driven deck machinery for six Ice Class LNG carriers, with an option for a further four, chartered by Novatek LNGC and destined for operation in the waters of northwest Siberia.
“These Ice Class Arc7 are made to navigate winter/spring ice thickness of up to 1.8m,” said Espen Liset, Kongsberg Maritime senior vice president deck machinery motion control. “Our customised deck machinery system is designed for ease of installation and reliable operation in such harsh environments. Selecting our stainless-steel brake drum surfaces allows consistent smooth operation,” he added.
The vessels are to be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and will each be equipped with two combined windlasses and mooring winches capable of handling a 17-tonne anchor with 111mm anchor chain, plus a further seven mooring winches.
Designed to operate in temperatures as low as -52°C, the windlasses and mooring winches have been modified to include a bespoke electrically-operated, spring-loaded band brake.
Kongsberg Maritime will also supply control systems and load monitoring for the winches, with further integration to Kongsberg automation systems available as an option.
