Equinor-chartered newbuild tanker duo to run cleaner with The Switch solutions
Finnish power electronics specialist The Switch, part of Japan’s BEMAC Corporation, is to supply two large DC power distribution systems and two propulsion packages for an oil/chemical tanker newbuildduounder construction in China.
As disclosed, the vessels in question are a pair of 6,500 dwt stainless steel tankers that Zhoushan Dashenzhou Shipbuilding is constructing for Norway-based maritime transportation player Bergen Tankers. Stavanger-headquartered energy major Equinor signed a contract to charter the ships from Bergen Tankers at the end of December 2024.
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Equinor to charter two electric hybrid newbuilds from Bergen Tankers
According to The Switch, the units are set to be equipped with a pair of DC-Hubs, responsible for the main power distribution on board, and two PMM1000 direct-drive marine shaft generators that are hoped to enable the ships to operate in a more eco-friendly manner.
It is understood that the company was selected to be part of this project by Swedish marine propulsion solutions provider Berg Propulsion. Berg Propulsion will be in charge
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