GRIMALDI Group and Kongsberg Maritime signed a deal for the supply of engineering and technology for two new 7800-line metre ro-ro vessels. They are to be built at China Merchant Jinling Shipyard, and are scheduled for delivery in 2025.
The vessels will join Grimaldi Group’s fleet of low emission, hybrid ro-ro vessels known as the Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) class. Twelve GG5G vessels have been completed, with the latest, Eco Italia, delivered in October 2022.
The two new vessels will operate in hybrid mode and on a fully battery electric system when in port. The GG5G vessels reduce carbon dioxide emissions by half per unit transported on shorter routes.
Kongsberg Maritime president Lisa Edvardsen Haugan said, “Continuation of these vessels represents the future of commercial maritime vessels, incorporating practical hybrid technology that allows major cuts in carbon emissions.
“We have been developing integrated solutions for hybrid propulsion for years, reducing capex costs for ship owners and opex for operators, while ensuring high performance standards in battery-electric operation.”
The vessels are 238 metres in length with a beam of 34 metres.
Kongsberg Maritime will supply marine automation system and Auto Chief 600 propulsion control systems, hybrid systems, converters, battery energy storage of 5MWh, battery management system, manoeuvring and propulsion systems.
