Kongsberg Maritime has been contracted by Consórcio Marenova to design and equip four handy-size product tankers for Petrobras Transporte (Transpetro), valued at over $31 million (NOK 300 million). These vessels will be constructed by the Ecovix-MacLaren partnership and will feature methanol- and ethanol-ready capabilities.
The tankers, measuring 150.6 meters in length and 23.4 meters in breadth, will incorporate advanced integrated systems, including propulsion with controllable pitch propellers, deck machinery, tank gauging systems, and navigation solutions such as K-Bridge and K-Chief. Designed to accommodate future fuels, the NVC 615 PT vessels will have a deadweight of approximately 15,600 tonnes.
Marenova representatives emphasized the collaboration’s focus on innovation and sustainability, aiming to enhance Brazil’s shipbuilding industry. Kongsberg Maritime’s Vice President of Sales, Ronny Pål Kvalsvik, highlighted the project’s alignment with operational and environmental goals, reinforcing their commitment to supporting Transpetro’s fleet renewal.
Since 2009, Kongsberg Maritime has been active in Brazil, investing in local facilities and resources to bolster offshore and shipbuilding initiatives.
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