The company will provide design, engineering, and equipment for three 15k dwt methanol-ready, hybrid & wind-assisted tankers due for delivery in 2025 from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou).

As part of a contract valued at approximately €10.5m, and in addition to the design and engineering services, Kongsberg will supply steering gear, rudders, controllable pitch propellers, tunnel thrusters and thruster control systems, integrated automation systems (incl. Vessel Insight), propulsion control systems, and deck machinery.

The new vessels will reduce carbon emissions using methanol-powered engines (initially running on marine gas oil or biofuel), wind-assisted propulsion, hybrid battery systems, and onshore power.

According to the parties, the wind-assist technology is expected to reduce emissions by up to 19%, in addition to the 40% reduction achieved on Tärntank's six previous vessels.

The new vessels are to have an Energy Efficiency Design Index close to 40% below the 2025 Phase 3 requirements.

"Kongsberg Maritime is excited to work on a project that incorporates so many energy-saving and clean technologies in one vessel," said Rune Ekornesvåg, the company's Sales Director Ship Design.

Claes Möller, CEO of Tärntank Ship Management, added, "With these methanol and wind assistance-ready vessels, we take a big step forward in our journey as the forerunner in environmentally efficient and safe shipping."

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