What is Viking Energy?

The support vessel Viking Energy has been built at the Kleven Maritime shipyard in Norway for its owners Eidesvik and started on a ten-year charter for Statoil. It is the world’s first LNG-fuelled supply/cargo vessel, designed by Vik-Sandvik as a response to industry demands for minimising greenhouse gas emissions.

How much power does a Viking Energy DP-I have?

Download specs. The “VIKING ENERGY”, built in 2019, is a DP-I shallow draft multipurpose workboat of 26,48 by 11,00 meters. The twin Caterpillar engines delivering 1.940 kW which results in approx. 35,0 tons bollard pull.

How long is a Viking Energy ship?

The VIKING ENERGY has an overall length of 94.9m and a length between perpendiculars of 81.6m. It has a moulded breadth of 20.4m. The depth to the second deck is 6.6m and the depth to the first deck is 9.6m. The ship has a maximum draft of 7.9m and cargo deck area of 1030m 2.

Why did Viking Energy choose a test vessel?

With its current focus on ammonia, the company is a front-runner for zero emissions, and having Viking Energy as test vessel was a natural choice. Not only was she the world’s first supply vessel powered by LNG when delivered in 2003.

What can a Viking Energy carry?

The Viking Energy can carry fuel oil, water ballast or drill water, potable water, methanol, brine, liquid mud and dry bulk. The Viking Energy is the world's first LNG-powered supply vessel. The bridge of the Viking Energy. The touchscreen operating console used on the bridge. Diagram of the piping on the Viking Energy.

How much does a Viking Energy weigh?

The vessel has a gross tonnage of 5,073t and a net tonnage of 1,521t. Its deadweight is 2,886t at 5.9m draught. The Viking Energy features dual fuel engines, with a consequence that it can run on both LNG and ordinary marine diesel oil in any proportion.