Saturday November 19th, the LNG-powered ship Viking Prince was launched at Kleven Yard. Kleven Maritime is the leading supplier of gas-powered ships, with five ships delivered, and another three in the order book, including the Viking Prince.
Eidesvik Offshore and Kleven Maritime constructed the world’s first gas supply vessels Viking Energy,together in 2003.
The total deadweight of the ship is 6 500 tons, length 90 meters, width 21 meters, deck space of 1,050 m2. The environmental friendly LNG dual fuel engines ensure low emissions of NOX and the reduction of CO2.
Kleven Maritime is a technology-focused shipbuilding company whose primary activities include the fitting out and delivery of specialised vessels. The group owns shipyards in Ulsteinvik, Gursken and Førde, and has approximately 500 employees.
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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, November 23, 2011; Image: klevenmaritime