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Jorunn Knutsen

Ship type
Tanker
Shipowner
Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS (KNOT AS)
Shipyard
Astilleros Españoles S.A.
Project type
Newbuild
Ship status
Delivered
Design scope
Concept
Delivery year
2000
Jorunn Knutsen
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Scope of Work for the Shipowner

  • Concept design and machinery development for ABB Strömberg Drives
  • Three different diesel-electric shuttle tanker concepts were developed and compared to conventional solutions from all relevant technical and economical points of view
  • The main targets in the development were to increase the ship’s safety in case of major component malfunction, improve its economy, and enhance its operational capability under severe operational conditions

Project Features

  • The concept featured the latest proven diesel-electric technology available
  • Based on the concept Knutsen OAS Shipping ordered in September 1992 the two first diesel- electric shuttle tankers from Astilleros Espanoles. The ships were named ‘Hanne Knutsen’ and ‘Jorunn Knutsen’.

Main Dimensions

  • Dwt 123 011
  • GT 72 651
  • Capacity pax/lm
  • LoA 264,68
  • Beam 42,5
  • Draught 15,65

Additional Information

  • IMO Number 9181065
  • Special features 125,000 DWT North Sea shuttle tanker
  • Sister vessels Hanne Knutsen

For more information, please contact:

Kristian Knaapi Deltamarin
Kristian Knaapi
Sales, Cargo Ships
+358 2 4336 453
+358 40 7006 905
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