KONGSBERG has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards in the Netherlands to deliver a fully integrated Kongsberg Maritime solution project to SeaDream Yacht Club.
Valued at more than NOK 190 million, KONGBSERG’s most extensive ‘Full Picture’ delivery for an expedition cruise ship, the Innovation, encompasses the supply and integration of propulsion equipment including KONGSBERG’s new ELegance azimuth pods, Bergen engines, stabilizers, bridge and automation systems, accompanied by an electrical, navigation and hybrid technology package. Delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of 2020, with engineering and construction taking an estimated two years to complete.
The ship will be fully compliant with the IMO’s forthcoming 2020 emission rules and regulations. An energy consumption and analysis system based on KONGSBERG’s digital platform will provide tools for detailed monitoring and energy optimising.
“Both Damen and SeaDream are synonymous with peerless quality, attention to detail and environmentally-conscious principles,” says Egil Haugsdal, President, Kongsberg Maritime. “The Full Picture portfolio offers the most diverse mix of technology, engineering and digital solutions. When applied to an integrated delivery for the Innovation, it will enable highly efficient operations regardless of location and conditions. With KM’s expertise in energy management systems and fuel-saving technology, this delivery not only raises the bar for sustainability in the cruise sector, but also represents a positive strategic step as our first expedition cruise contract with full scope for Kongsberg Maritime.”
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