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May 22
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Kongsberg Maritime Sees Strong Potential for Fully Electric RoPax Vessels

By 2026 Newsletter week 21

A new study by Kongsberg Maritime identifies several European ferry routes where fully electric RoPax vessels could become commercially viable.

Routes such as Dover–Calais and Tallinn–Helsinki stand out due to their short distances, high frequency and favourable port conditions.

The study estimates that electric RoPax vessels entering service between 2030 and 2040 could achieve 8% to 15% lower lifetime costs than diesel-powered ships, with operating costs reduced by 20% to 27%.

Kongsberg Maritime has developed two concept designs, both more than 200 metres long, featuring modular battery rooms, intelligent energy management, and automated docking and crossing systems.

The study notes that charging infrastructure remains a challenge, but concludes that full electrification is becoming technically and commercially viable on a growing number of European routes.

Source: https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/kongsberg-maritime/pressreleases/kongsberg-maritime-study-highlights-strong-potential-for-fully-electric-ropax-vessels-across-key-european-routes-3448815

Oct 13
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Moby selects Kongsberg Maritime for emission-saving propulsion upgrade on five ferries

By 2023 Newsletter week 41

Kongsberg Maritime will provide upgrades to Moby passenger ferries’ propulsion systems that are expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 30,000 tonnes per year

MOBY VINCI, SHARDEN, and MOBY AKI, will all receive a Promas Lite propulsion system, which combines rudder and propeller into one propulsion unit.

MOBY WONDER and MOBY TOMMY will receive re-bladed controllable pitch Kongsberg Kamewa propellers as part of their upgrade.

Apr 04
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TECHNOLOGY

By 2019 Newsletter week 14

Kongsberg Completes Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine Acquisition

Following European Commission approval, Kongsberg Maritime parent company Kongsberg Gruppen has completed the acquisition of Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine (RRCM). Officially part of Kongsberg Maritime, RRCM will operate under the KONGSBERG brand and the Kongsberg Maritime legal entity.

Kongsberg Gruppen announced its intention to acquire RRCM, an established and trusted global supplier of maritime technology and engineering products, in July 2018. With the unification of Kongsberg Maritime and RRCM, KONGSBERG is represented in 40 countries, has more than 11,000 employees and an annual turnover of more than NOK 22 billion. A fleet of more than 30,000 vessels depends on the organisation’s combined expertise.