Konsborg Marine (Kongsberg Maritime) has announced that it has won a major contract to provide MKM Yachts with a comprehensive equipment package for the Scenic Ikon polar expedition vessel being built for Scenic Cruise.
The "Scenic Icon" is the latest masterpiece in the series of luxury adventure ships under Scenic Cruises. It is equipped with the hybrid propulsion system of Konsborg Maritime, which is designed to enable the ship to achieve zero emission operation in environmentally sensitive waters. The new 203-meter-long ship will be the first in the series to use the Elegance Pods (Elegant Propulsion Module) as the main propulsion unit. The Elegant Propulsion Module has a number of advanced technical features that make it very different from traditional propulsion systems. Its performance is defined by three key elements: low noise, high efficiency and excellent mobility.
Sasa Cokljat, spokesperson for MKM Yachts, said: "MKM yachts chose Konsborg Marine as a key supplier because of its cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions that greatly enhance the value and performance of the ship. Our partnership with Konsborg Maritime is very positive and is based on mutual professionalism and trust. In addition, we have a good collaborative relationship with Navis Consult, a Konsborg maritime company, in document development.
Halvard Foss, Director of Maritime Sales at Constable, said: "The luxury travel experiences of a lifetime provided by Scenic Cruises are based on innovative design and cutting-edge technology. We are deeply honored to be selected by MKM Yacht for a full range of products to provide clean and efficient operation services for this new luxury cruise ship. With the increasing demand for electric propulsion and clean sailing in the cruise market, our 'elegant propulsion cables' and energy storage systems are designed to provide unparalleled efficiency, mobility and environmental benefits. We look forward to working with MKM Yachts & Scenic Cruises on this exciting project.
According to the plan, two Elegance 1230 propulsion modules with a rated power of 3340 kW will be installed on the ship. These propulsion modules use permanent magnet (PM) motors and are known for their ruggedness, compactness and high efficiency. The motor is used in conjunction with a fixed pitch propeller to ensure optimal hydrodynamic performance. The hybrid will be powered by an energy storage system (ESS), and the battery will provide zero-emission electricity for the propulsion system and the hotel's domestic electricity. Other supporting equipment includes bow thrusters, electric drives, retractable fin stabilizers and various types of deck machinery.
In addition, the fully integrated solution also includes the navigation system provided by Comfort Maritime, covering dynamic positioning, steering control and forward-looking sonar functions; at the same time, it integrates automation systems, including energy management systems, emergency shutdown systems (ESD) and safety management systems.
The "Scenic Ikorn" is currently under construction at the 3 Maj shipyard in Rijeka, Croatia, and is expected to be delivered in 2027.