Norsepower and Berge Rederi signed a deal to equip two newbuild general cargo carriers operating in the Norwegian coast with rotor sails.
The newbuild vessels, designed by Marine Design and Consulting AS (MDC) and constructed by Jiangsu SOHO Marine Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., will be delivered with Norsepower’s Rotor Sails installed, with the first vessel expected to launch by the end of 2025.
The 130-metre vessels, are designed to operate with maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact. In addition to Norsepower Rotor Sails, the ships will feature battery packs and shaft generators, enabling short-distance hybrid-electric operation.
Furthermore, each vessel will be equipped with two fixed 24m x 4m Norsepower Rotor Sails, optimized for harsh conditions like snow, ice, rain, and high winds often encountered along the Northern Sea routes. Operating along the Norwegian coast, the vessels will benefit from optimal wind conditions in the Northern Sea.
The combination of hybrid propulsion and Norsepower Rotor Sails aligns perfectly with our mission to minimise our environmental footprint while maintaining the highest standards of operational efficiency.
…said Magne Berge, Owner, Berge Rederi.
