Cochin Shipyard to build autonomous electric vessels for Norway’s Asko Maritime

By Baird Maritime - .
Photo: Cochin Shipyard

India’s Cochin Shipyard has been awarded contracts by Norwegian shipowner Asko Maritime for the construction of two autonomous electric-powered, freight-only Ro-Ro vessels with an option for the construction of two more identical vessels.

The Norwegian government-funded project seeks to introduce emission-free marine transport in the waters of the Oslofjord.

A joint venture of Kongsberg Maritime and Wilhelmsen will operate the Ro-Ros, each of which will have a length of 67 metres, a 1,846kWh battery, and capacity for 16 standard EU trailers.

The vessels will be designed by Naval Dynamics Norway and classed by DNV GL.

Related Posts

Baird Maritime

The best maritime site on the web. The sea's our scene!

Tags: Asko Maritime Cochin Shipyard India Kongsberg Maritime Naval Dynamics Norway Norway SW order Wilhelmsen

About Us

Baird Maritime, launched in 1978, is one of the world's premier maritime publishing houses.

The company produces the leading maritime new portal BairdMaritime.com, home of the world famous Work Boat World, Fishing Boat World, Ship World, Ausmarine, and Commercial Mariner sub-sites, and the industry-leading ship brokerage platforms WorkBoatWorld.com and ShipWorld.com.

© Copyright - Baird Maritime