WE Tech Solutions has signed a deal to deliver its Solution One Economical Operations Solution with Shore Connection to Klaveness Combination Carriers.
The order comprises two retrofits – one CABU II class vessel and one CLEANBU class vessel – and nine further options.
WE Tech’s Economical Operations Solution together with Shore Connection will bring substantial fuel savings for KCC’s vessels Photo: WE Tech Solutions
“We are very honoured to have been selected by KCC for the equipment delivery, and we believe this will start a new chapter in how We Tech Solutions can support ship-owners to meet both existing and upcoming IMO regulations,” said Martin Andtfolk, sales manager of WE Tech Solutions.
“We are confident that our technically optimised shaft generator solution will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” he added.
The delivery package includes the Direct Drive Permanent Magnet Shaft Generator, WE Drive and Shore Connection. The Economical Operations solution with WE Drive supplies the vessel’s electrical power distribution from the shaft generator allowing for the auxiliary generators to be switched off, saving fuel and maintenance costs.
With the flexible shore connection function, vessels are not dependent on varying voltages and frequencies of national power grids worldwide. The WE Drive is said to generate at least 50% cheaper shore power compared to electricity generated on board.
“At KCC, we are committed to being the most carbon efficient deep-sea shipping provider in our segment,” said Engebret Dahm, chief executive of KCC. “We anticipate the advanced technical solution provided by WE Tech will play a key role in optimising our vessels’ operational performance and further reducing our environmental footprint.”
