# Major new contract for Kongsberg Maritime

**URL:** <https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/major-new-contract-for-kongsberg-maritime/70992>\
**Category:** Offshore\
**Created:** [October 22, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/major-new-contract-for-kongsberg-maritime/70992 "2024-10-22T20:43:13Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 22, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/major-new-contract-for-kongsberg-maritime/70992/1 "2024-10-22T20:43:13Z")

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> **[Kongsberg Maritime secures 800 million NOK contract from Fujian Mawei...](https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/news-and-events/news-archive/2024/secures-800-million-nok-contract-from-fujian-mawei-shipbuilding/)**
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> Kongsberg Maritime will supply an extensive range of equipment for a new fleet of ten platform supply vessels (PSV) being built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China for Greek shipowner, Capital Offshore.

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> The 95-metre vessels of MMC 897 CD design, will showcase Kongsberg Maritime’s system integration capabilities in full.
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> To achieve the most energy-efficient vessel operation while maintaining high levels of safety, the ten vessels will each feature a fully integrated electrical system, propulsion, and energy controls. This integration ensures that all components work seamlessly together to optimise performance and safety.
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> The propulsion system for each vessel will comprise of two [US 255 azimuth thrusters](https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/products/propulsors-and-propulsion-systems/thrusters/us-azimuthing-thruster/), a single [ULE PM 155 retractable azimuth thruste](https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/news-and-events/news-archive/2022/ule-pm-series/)r and two [TT2200 tunnel thrusters](https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/products/propulsors-and-propulsion-systems/thrusters/standard-tunnel-thruster2/type-tt/), all powered by [permanent magnet motors](https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/news-and-events/news-archive/2024/new-underwater-mountable-thruster-permanent-magnet-motor/).
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> The [DC hybrid electrical powerplant](https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/products/electrical-power-system/energy-solutions/dc-hybrid-solution/) will include [generators](https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/products/electrical-power-system/energy-products/low-voltage-drive/hybrid-shaft-generator/), [DC-switchboard](https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/products/electrical-power-system/energy-products/low-voltage-drive/dc-Switchboard/), transformers and [Energy Storage Systems](https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/products/electrical-power-system/energy-products/energy-storage-system/), and is fully integrated with the [propulsion system](https://www.kongsberg.com/kmagazine/2020/3/hybrid-propulsion-systems/) and the [DP](https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/services/training/dynamic-positioning/)to optimise operability, performance and fuel efficiency.
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> Zheng Jinzhu, General Manager, Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd added: "The partnership between Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd and Kongsberg Maritime has a long history. The cooperation between the two sides of this project is rooted in Kongsberg`s cutting-edge technology, know-how and proven track record with customers worldwide. We look forward to further collaboration with Kongsberg`s team experts for the successful delivery of the new vessels.”

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**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\
**Post date:** [October 23, 2024, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/major-new-contract-for-kongsberg-maritime/70992/2 "2024-10-23T21:27:22Z")

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Not only Kongsberg Maritime is in the news with major new contract.  
Brunvoll AS will deliver thrusters for three Suezmax DP2 shuttle tankers to be built in S.Korea for a Greek company:

> **[Multi Vessel Shuttle Tanker Contract; Brunvoll to Equip Maran Tankers New...](https://www.brunvoll.no/news/multi-vessel-shuttle-tanker-contract-brunvoll-to-equip-maran-tankers-new-suezmax-shuttle-tankers)**
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> Brunvoll has entered into an agreement with Daehan Shipbuilding for the delivery of a comprehensive package of thrusters for three Suezmax DP2 shuttle tankers which are under construction for Maran Tankers Management Inc., the oil tanker shipping arm...

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> Brunvoll’s delivery for the three vessels consists of one AR100 and two AR115 retractable azimuth thrusters, one FU100 and one FU115 tunnel thrusters. The combined power output of all the thrusters for each vessel is above 13.000 kW.
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> The three 154.000 dead weight tonne shuttle tankers will have a length of 276 meters and become Daehan Shipbuilding new building no. 5801, 5802, and 5803.
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> After completion the vessels will enter into a long-term charter agreement with the Brazilian energy company Petrobras.

Source: [https://www.brunvoll.no/](https://www.brunvoll.no/)

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**Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/major-new-contract-for-kongsberg-maritime/70992/3 "2025-06-02T12:13:18Z")

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Looks like Brunvoll is the preferred supplier of thrusters to newbuilt shuttle tankers, no matter builders, owners or area of operation.  
Here is the latest contract:

> **[Forty-Five Thrusters Mark Record-Breaking Contract for Brunvoll](https://www.brunvoll.no/news/forty-five-thrusters-mark-record-breaking-contract-for-brunvoll)**
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> Brunvoll has signed a contract with Samsung Heavy Industries for the delivery of comprehensive thruster and control system packages for nine DP2 shuttle tankers. The order includes a total of 45 thrusters, making it the largest contract in Brunvoll’s...

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> Brunvoll’s delivery for each vessel consists of three retractable azimuth thrusters, and two tunnel thrusters. The vessels will also feature Brunvoll’s Propulsion and Thruster Control system (BruCon PTC) and Brunvoll’s Condition Monitoring System (BruCon CMS).
