Ro-Ro

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

Baird Maritime

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.