Kongsberg Maritime to deliver CSOV for Rem Offshore

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Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with VARD shipyard to supply a large package of permanent magnet (PM) thrusters for installation on two new offshore wind farm maintenance vessels. The Construction Service Operations Vessels (CSOV) are to be built for Rem Offshore, and will make the shipping company the first in the world to install a PM package of this size from KONGSBERG.

The scope of delivery includes PM azimuth thrusters, together with PM tunnel thrusters and a retractable azimuth thruster. PM thrusters contribute to improved manoeuvrability, reduced noise – both in the vessel and in the sea - and higher propulsion efficiency, reducing both energy consumption and environmental emissions. The thrusters will be controlled by KONGSBERG’s K-Master bridge... ... More: Official Press Release Kongsberg Maritime

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