Recently, Kongsberg Maritime of Norway announced the signing of a contract with Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard to supply the low-pressure hydraulic winch system for a newbuild series of 6+2 80-ton bollard pull anchor handling vessels for Britoil Offshore Services (Britoil).
Kongsberg Maritime is a leading supplier of advanced deck machinery solutions, focusing on meeting the demands of high-requirement offshore operations. The aforementioned winch system is scheduled for delivery between the second quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2027 to support Britoil’s continued investment in high-performance, future-oriented anchor handling capabilities.
This project continues the collaboration between Kongsberg Maritime and Britoil, demonstrating the company’s strength in providing deck machinery solutions for complex offshore operations.
Lester Bok, Regional Sales Manager for Kongsberg Maritime Southeast Asia, stated: “This contract reflects our commitment to providing high-performance, reliable equipment tailored for modern offshore operations. We are honored to supply our proven and reliable winch system to Britoil and Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard and look forward to contributing to the success of this new fleet.”
Mohit Sabharwal, Global Technical Director of Britoil Offshore Services, added: “We are very pleased to collaborate with Kongsberg Maritime on this important project. Their professional expertise in offshore deck machinery and reputation for reliability make them a valuable partner. Through our collaboration, we are building vessels that will set new benchmarks in anchor handling performance and operational efficiency.
