Kongsberg Maritime has actually been chosen to provide a huge electrical winch bundle for a pelagic trawler/purse seiner, presently being constructed for the Danish business Astrid Fiskeri A/S at Karstensens Skibsvaerft A/S in Denmark.

The agreement consists of distribution as well as appointing of a collection of effective fishery as well as supporting winches, along with a huge Variable Speed Drive bundle as well as the current variation of KONGSBERG’s control as well as tracking system.

The angling winches will certainly be fitted with brand-new electrical multidrive modern technology, created by Kongsberg Maritime particularly for pelagic trawling as well as handbag seining. This consists of irreversible magnet (PM) electric motors with equipments placed straight to the gearwheel as well as drum, permitting straight change as well as smoother, much more vibrant procedures.

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“KONGSBERG was early in the market to deliver electric winches to the pelagic trawler fleet,” states Svein Hatlehol Henjesand, Sales Manager atKongsberg Maritime “This market has traditionally been mostly served by various high-pressure winches, while Kongsberg Maritime has also delivered dynamic low-pressure winches. We believe this has given us a head start in the current shift towards electric winches.”

The shipments to Astrid Fiskeri consist of software application services for remote accessibility as well as self-assessment. A self-assessment device is set up on an iPad as well as supplied to the vessel’s team. This assists the team to be aggressive as well as it can aid in avoiding part failing.

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The self-assessment records are likewise sent out to Kongsberg Maritime’s onshore group of designers. If needed, a solution designer can after that link with remote accessibility, as well as either fix the problem online or make solution prepare for the following docking.

“These combined products and services demonstrate how digitalisation is essential to improved productivity for ship owners, even when the installed product is mechanical. Through a high level of cooperation with vessel crews, Kongsberg Maritime can help to remove or reduce unnecessary costs and avoid interruptions in fishing,” states Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, EVP Deck Machinery as well as Motion Control, Kongsberg Maritime.

The winch bundle is arranged for distribution to the lawn in Q4 2021, with appointing throughout the initial fifty percent of 2022.