Kongsberg Maritime has a won a contract to supply its controllable pitch propeller systems for the first ship in the Peruvian Navy’s new frigate programme. As a key part of the Peruvian Navy’s fleet modernisation, the multipurpose frigates will be built in Peru by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and state-own shipbuilder SIMA Peru. The new frigates are based on the HD HHI HDF-3200 frigate design. They will have a displacement of 3,400 tonnes, length of 127 metres and a maximum speed of 26.5 knots. They are designed for long range patrol capacity with a range of 6,000 nautical miles. The Kongsberg Maritime contract will include twin controllable pitch propellers, shaftlines, bearing and seals, and associated control systems.
Björn ten Eicken, Kongsberg Maritime, Vice President – Naval, said: “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. Propulsion is a key part of a navy’s capability, and 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. We look forward to working with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and SIMA Peru on this exciting, ambitious project.”
The Frigate ordered is based on HHI’s HDF-3200 Frigate solution, which is 127 meters long, 14.9 meters wide, with a maximum speed of 26.5 knots and a range of 6,000 nautical miles. She will be equipped with anti-ship missiles, vertical launching system, and an AESA radar to enhance air defense capabilities. The OPV ordered is based on HHI’s HDP-2200 OPV solution, which is 95 meters long, 14.3 meters wide, with a maximum speed of 20 knots and a range of 6,000 nautical miles, capable of operating medium-sized maritime operation helicopters. She is designed with space for two containerized mission modules enabling versatile capabilities. The LCUs ordered are based on HHI’s HDL-1400 LCU solution, which is 58 meters long, 13.2 meters wide, with a maximum speed of 10 knots and a range of 1,500 nautical miles, capable of transporting more than seven large armored vehicles or more than twenty TEU containers.
Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is a Norwegian technology enterprise within the Kongsberg Gruppen (KOG). Kongsberg Maritime deliver systems for positioning, surveying, navigation, and automation to merchant vessels and offshore installations. Their most well known products exist within dynamic positioning systems, marine automation and surveillance systems, process automation, satellite navigation, and hydroacoustics. Kongsberg Maritime’s history dates back to 1946. Kongsberg Maritime has over the years absorbed a number of well known maritime and offshore related companies, including: Autronica, Consultas, Contros, Embient, GeoAcoustics, KonMap, Kongsberg Mesotech, NorControl, Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine, Seatex and Simrad. The parent company Kongsberg Gruppen was established on March 20, 1814 as Kongsberg Vaabenfabrik (KV) and in 2014 they celebrated 200 years in business.
