Kongsberg Maritime equips new Asian FPSO with deck machinery

Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to provide an advanced solution of deck machinery and mooring systems for a new FPSO vessel destined for an offshore project in Asian waters. The contract includes high-capacity equipment designed to operate under demanding conditions in offshore energy production facilities.

The Norwegian company will supply an integrated package that incorporates chain traction winches, chain blockers, cable guides, riser winches and associated automation and control systems. According to Kongsberg Maritime, delivery of the equipment is scheduled for mid-2027, with the use of large mooring chains highlighted as one of the technical aspects reflecting the operational needs of the new FPSO.

The contract strengthens Kongsberg Maritime’s ability to develop heavy deck machinery for offshore applications where strength, precision and technological integration are essential factors. The company said combining specialised engineering with reliable automation systems allows it to offer solutions tailored to energy operators requiring equipment prepared for complex maritime environments.

Marte Tyldum, Senior Vice President of Kongsberg Maritime Handling, said the project represents a new collaboration with a client who had already contracted similar solutions for another FPSO development.

Within the agreement, IP Huse will be responsible for the mechanical design of the deck machinery, while Kongsberg Maritime will take over the supply of automation, control systems and overall project management. The mechanical components will be manufactured in Norway at IP Huse’s facilities in Harøy, with the integration of design, production and management aimed at ensuring a coordinated delivery for the new FPSO vessel.

The economic value of the contract, the identity of the energy operator, and the exact location of the offshore project were not disclosed. However, the award represents a new order for Kongsberg Maritime in the floating production, storage and offloading segment, extending the company’s involvement in advanced maritime solutions for FPSOs that combine high-capacity deck machinery, industrial automation and specialised offshore engineering.