BERG Efficiency Upgrade Cuts Fuel Costs by 33% for Lighthouse Ship Management’s Norwegian Coaster
The general cargo vessel Terneskjaer achieves a 33% fuel reduction following a BERG Propulsion retrofit project. 24 February 2025 – Lighthouse Ship Management AS has successfully reduced fuel costs by 33% for one of its managed general cargo vessels through a BERG Propulsion retrofit. The Norwegian shortsea shipping provider confirms that the upgrade has significantly […]
Rotordynamics Services save time and cost
Hönö, Sweden, 11 September 2024: UAE-based shipyard Mark Marine has saved both time and costs by initiating a collaboration with BERG Propulsion to use BERG Rotordynamics Services. Maximized Mark Marine is delivering eight vessels to Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services, in what shipyard Founder, Hashim Abdul Razak, described as “one of the largest build projects undertaken […]
Substantial efficiency gains for CMA CGM
Hönö, Sweden, 02 September 2024: A collaboration between BERG Propulsion, shipping and logistics group CMA CGM and ship owner Reederei Rambow has proved pivotal in significant efficiency gains for an 868 TEU container vessel, with the 2007-built ship rejuvenated as one of the top performers in its class. Maximized In an innovative retrofit project requested […]
Propulsion Package For Wind-Assisted Airbus Ro-Ro Vessels
BERG Propulsion’s hybrid solution will ensure three wind-assisted Louis Dreyfus ro-ro ships maximize efficiency, whatever their mode of operation Maximized 12 June 2024 – BERG Propulsion has won a contract covering the hybrid propulsion solution that ensure three wind-assisted Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) ro-ro vessels will maximize efficiency regardless of their mode of operation. Following delivery […]
Overcoming Challenges With Tugboat Power And Electrical Integration
Berg Propulsion’s general managers weigh in on tug power and integration issues ahead of the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024 BERG will provide integrated electrical power and control for the 120-tonne bollard pull tug – due delivery to BuBe by Uzmar Shipyard 18 Mar 2024 by Martyn Wingrove, source: riviera. Looking […]
WorkBoat Showcase: BERG Propulsion
Berg’s hybrid electric propulsion system includes high levels of redundancy for safety as well as the ability to switch seamlessly between operating modes with the push of a button. Master Boat Maximized 05 March 2024 – BERG Propulsion, a Swedish propulsion and system’s integration supplier founded in 1929 has a long history of operating through […]
Chemfleet Adds Three Ships To Berg Energy Efficiency Upgrade After Verifying 10% Fuel Savings
A Berg Propulsion upgrade to YM Miranda yielded 10% fuel savings Maximized 23 January 2024 – Specialized ship manager Chemfleet has confirmed that an in-service Berg Propulsion upgrade to control systems onboard the tanker YM Miranda has yielded fuel savings of around 10%. Trials following the installation of Berg MPC800M control system onboard the 12,933 dwt IMO […]
Erik Thun Puts Dynamic Drive From Berg Propulsion At The Heart Of Fuel Efficiency Gains
Nordic Crystal will feature Berg Propulsion’ Dynamic Drive with ‘floating frequency’ capability Photo credit/source Christopher Kullenberg Rothvall. Erik Thun Group has selected Berg Propulsion’s Dynamic Drive technology to optimize efficiency on board all 10 of its latest newbuildings. The Swedish owner confirmed its decision after pilot installations exceeded energy efficiency gain expectations, with the integrated […]
Berg Propulsion Provides Systems Integration For New Buksér Og Berging Offshore Tug
Berg will provide integrated electrical power and control or the 120-tonne bollard pull tug – due delivery to BuBe by Uzmar Shipyard next year Berg Propulsion has been selected to provide state-of-the-art control and propulsion technology for what will be one of the largest hybrid tugs ever delivered, after owner Buksér og Berging AS (BuBe) agreed […]
Adaptable control and propulsion to optimise wind assisted Neoliner in all conditions
Berg’s integrated control and propeller solution will ensure Neoliner always achieves optimized performance, whether it is powered by wind alone or with the assistance of gensets Propulsion and propeller solution from BERG for transformative ro-ro ship always optimizes vessel’s sustainable performance, even when not in use. An integrated control to propeller solution from Berg Propulsion […]