Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a contract to design and equip the 10th hybrid chemical tanker for Tärntank.
TThe new vessels will feature a combination of clean technologies to reduce carbon emissions, including wind-assisted technology that is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 19%. These 15,000 deadweight tonne (DWT) hybrid tankers will be capable of operating on diesel, biofuel or methanol and will also incorporate Tärntank’s proprietary battery-powered hybrid solution.
Based on Kongsberg Maritime’s NVC 615 CT design, the tanker is fitted with the efficient Promas propulsion system with flap rudder, delivering fuel savings of more than 6% compared to other systems.
The combination of superior design and innovative systems installed on board the new vessel will reduce the carbon footprint of maritime operations beyond regulatory requirements. This is the result of successful cooperation between Kongsberg Maritime, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) and Tärntank.
…TurnTank CEO Claes Moller said:
Additional equipment includes tunnel thrusters with M-con thruster control system, K-Chief integrated automation system, AutoChief propulsion control system and advanced deck machinery. The vessel also features an efficient ice class 1A hull design and a wave-piercing bow for improved performance.
Ordering 10 vessels with an energy efficiency design index more than 40 percent below the 2025 Phase 3 requirements is a clear, future-proof commitment from Tärntank.
“…” commented Rune Ekornesvåg, Sales Director Ship Design at Kongsberg Maritime.
As a reminder, a few weeks ago Kongsberg Maritime announced that it would supply the design, engineering and equipment for three methanol-capable, wind-assisted tankers being built for Terntank.