Norwegian marine equipment manufacturer Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from Peru to deliver controllable pitch propeller systems for its frigate program.
The Norwegian company will work with South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and state-owned SIMA Peru, both tapped by the Peruvian government to build the new warship. The vessel will be based on Hyundai’s HDF-3200, featuring a length of 127 meters, a displacement of 3,400 tonnes and a maximum speed of 26.5 knots. Delivery for the frigate is expected in five years.
The deal with Kongsberg includes twin controllable pitch propellers, shaft lines, bearings and seals, and associated control systems.
Bjorn ten Eicken, vice president of Kongsberg Maritime’s naval unit, underscored the importance of propulsion in a navy’s capability-building.
“The Peruvian Navy is embarking on a major fleet renewal, and we are delighted that our controllable pitch propeller technology, a popular choice for many of the world’’s navies, will feature on their first frigate,” he said in a statement.
“We are proud to supplying a product that combines decades of operating experience with the latest advances in hydrodynamics to provide a propulsion system that delivers efficient operation combined with excellent manoeuvrability.”