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Danish operator Tärntank has once again selected Kongsberg Maritimeto design and equip a new hybrid chemical tanker. This marks the eleventh vessel ordered by Tärntank and the fifth to feature wind-assisted propulsion.
The new 15,000-dwt tankers, currently under construction at the China Merchants Jingling Shipyard in Yangzhou, are set to be equipped with a range of Kongsberg Maritime technologies designed to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions. These hybrid vessels can operate on diesel, biofuel, or methanol and incorporate wind-assisted propulsion and Tärntank’s proprietary battery-powered Hybrid Solution.
Rune Ekornesvåg, Kongsberg Maritime’s Sales Director – Ship Design, highlighted the benefits of the Promas propulsion system, which offers fuel savings of over 6% compared to traditional systems. The combination of this system with battery-powered hybrid propulsion provides operational flexibility and minimizes environmental impact.
Claes Möller, Chief Executive Officer at Tärntank, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in reducing the carbon footprint of maritime operations. He praised the cooperation between Kongsberg Maritime, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, and Tärntank.
The latest order brings the total number of ships in this design series to 13, including 11 from Tärntank and two similar vessels (without suction sails) for Swedish operator Sirius Redri.