Kongsberg to tech-furnish Grimaldi's G5Gs

Photo: Knud E. Hansen

The Chinese Nanjing Jinling Shipyard, which is constructing nine ro-ros of the Green 5th Generation for the Grimaldi Group, has contracted Kongsberg Maritime to deliver the power and hybrid systems.

The NOK400m-worth contract (approx. €41.5m) includes the supply and integration of large battery systems, shaft generators, frequency converters, and energy management systems. Deliveries will start mid-2019 and are expected to be completed within 2022.

Each of the Grimaldi's GT 54k-big G5G ro-ro ships will be 238 m-long and 34 m-wide, offering 7,800 lane metres of freight capacity. Deliveries will commence from 2020 onwards.

Furthermore, the deal can be extended to cover also the three 5,800 lm freighters, increasing the value of the contract to NOK500m (€52m).

"This delivery represents introduction of new technology into this market segment. The contract shows that our concepts for hybrid vessels are expanding into new vessel types and positions Kongsberg as a leading provider of hybrid technology in the offshore and marine vessel segments," Stene Førsund, Executive Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing, Kongsberg Maritime, said.

He furthered, "Our hybrid solutions deliver tangible benefits. Vessels will have zero emissions while in port, and reduced overall fuel consumption by utilising our peak shaving technology, while the batteries will be charged at sea by using the shaft generators."

Egil Haugsdal, President, Kongsberg Maritime, added, "We are very pleased that we can supply such a large scope of both in-house and procured technology. The competition is strong and we are delighted to have secured these contracts as they strengthen our market position for hybrid vessels. The project will be executed with resources both in Norway and China."