The new 15,000 dwt vessels are equipped with a range of advanced Kongsberg Maritime technologies aimed at energy conservation and emission reduction. These hybrid tankers can operate on diesel, biofuel, or methanol and are equipped with wind-assist technology and Tärntank's proprietary battery-powered Hybrid SolutionⓇ. The wind-assist feature, set to be installed on the latest five vessels, is projected to cut emissions by up to 19%.
Rune Ekornesvåg, Kongsberg Maritime's Sales Director - Ship Design, expressed his enthusiasm about the contract: "This latest contract for our fuel-efficient and lowemission tanker design reaffirms the commitment of forward-thinking ship owners to integrating sustainable technologies into their fleets.
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