Norwegian expertise supplier Kongsberg Maritime has received a contract to transform a double-ended automobile ferry operated by Swedish ferry transportation firm Öresundlinjen to emission-free battery-powered operation.
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As disclosed, the vessel in query is the 111.2-meter-long MF Hamlet, which providers the route between Helsingør, Denmark, and Helsingborg, Sweden, throughout the northern and narrowest a part of the Øresund strait, thought of to be one of many ‘world’s busiest’ worldwide automobile ferry routes.
The undertaking’s objective is described as an ambition to ‘obtain zero emissions and allow absolutely electrical battery-powered operation with mechanical propulsion redundancy.’
Per Kongsberg, the conversion activity is slated for November 2025 at Øresund Drydocks in Sweden, however the vessel is anticipated to go to the yard in March throughout scheduled upkeep docking for preparation work earlier than the summer season season and the upcoming outfitting.
The scope of Kongsberg’s work is claimed to encompass becoming the ship with giant battery packs, rebuilding MF Hamlet’s 4 US 3001 Controllable Pitch azimuth thrusters to electrical operation by putting in everlasting magnet (PM) motors on every thruster. It’s understood that the ferry will hold present diesel engines as backup.
As knowledgeable, the automobile ferry will cost its batteries shoreside, connecting to the at present accessible charging robots.
Furthermore, the Norway-based expertise participant mentioned it might present an power, automation and management package deal, comprising an interface for the primary switchboard, retrofitting the Ok-Chief 600 to the brand new Ok-Chief system with an power administration system, and implementing the M-con thruster management.
Firm representatives highlighted that plans are underway to additionally set up Kongsberg’s auto-crossing and auto-docking options that automate transit and harbour maneuvers.
Vitality storage techniques, in line with Kongsberg, are going to be supplied by Swedish maritime battery system provider Echandia, whereas Øresund Drydocks will deal with the mechanical conversion.
Along with this, Denmark’s engineering agency SH Group is anticipated to create and set up deck homes and ensure that cabling is routed ‘appropriately’ and that the brand new gear is put in and wired “as deliberate.”
Sharing his ideas relating to this growth, Martin Kjøraas, Head of Aftermarket Gross sales Seaborne, Integration and Vitality at Kongsberg Maritime, concluded: “The continual collaboration between Öresundlinjen, the yard, and all sub-suppliers has been distinctive within the undertaking preparation section, and we sit up for seeing the optimistic impression this conversion may have on the atmosphere and the effectivity of this busy ferry route.”
