Fishing boat
Northern Leader
Client
Alaskan Leader Fisheries
Shipyard
J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding
Year
2013
Description
One of the largest and most innovative ships built in the U.S.
The 184-foot factory longline vessel combines a low-environmental-impact method of fishing with onboard processing capabilities that allows for maximum utilization of vessel catch.
Benefits
The Northern Leader’s diesel-electric propulsion system is much more energy efficient than traditional combustion engines. Techsol Marine’s power management system (PMS) and variable-frequency drives (VFDs) always provide the right level of power, significantly reducing fuel consumption and environmentally harmful emissions.
Products and services provided
- Hybrid diesel-electric drive
- Propulsion systems (2 x 1000 kW)
- Bow thruster (300 kW)
- Switchboard (480 V)
- Power management system (PMS)
- Alarm and monitoring system
Client's testimony
Running the diesel generators at peak efficiency saves us 105,000 gallons of fuel per year. This saves us $420,000 to $450,000 in fuel costs each year,” said Keith Singleton, Vice President of Marketing for Alaskan Leader.