Four New Transpetro Tankers to Feature Kongsberg Maritime Integrated Systems
Kongsberg Maritime has been selected by Consórcio Marenova to design and equip four methanol- and ethanol-ready handy-size product tanker newbuilds for Petrobras Transporte (Transpetro), strengthening Brazil’s fleet renewal and future-fuel shipping capabilities. The vessels will be constructed by Consórcio Marenova, a joint venture between Ecovix in Rio Grande and MacLaren in Niterói, and will be operated by Transpetro.
The contract, valued at more than $31 million (around NOK 300 million), covers the delivery of complete ship designs along with a suite of integrated onboard systems. Kongsberg Maritime will supply propulsion solutions including Promas and controllable pitch propellers, deck machinery, tank gauging systems, and advanced navigation and automation technologies such as K-Bridge, K-Chief, K-Gauge, and K-Load.
Each tanker will measure 150.6 meters in length, 23.4 meters in breadth, feature a design draught of 8.2 meters, and have a deadweight of approximately 15,600 tonnes. The vessels are based on the NVC 615 PT design, part of Kongsberg Maritime’s NVC family of merchant vessel concepts developed with adaptability for future alternative fuels.
Representatives of the MareNova consortium stated that the partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and industrial development, combining Ecovix’s offshore heritage with MacLaren’s naval experience to deliver modern, future-fuel-ready tankers while supporting the revival of shipbuilding in Brazil. Kongsberg Maritime highlighted that the project demonstrates how its integrated design and technology platforms can help shipowners meet both operational efficiency and environmental performance targets as Transpetro modernizes its fleet.
Kongsberg Maritime has maintained operations in Brazil since 2009, with a base in Niterói supporting offshore and shipbuilding activities, and has invested in local workshops, automation and control laboratories, and training facilities to support the country’s maritime and shipbuilding sector.
