Meyer Werft selected TMC’s marine compressed air system to supply instrument and service air to the two new 180,000-ton cruise vessels.
Meyer Werft chose TMC Compressors (TMC) to supply its marine compressed air system, which will provide instrument and service air compressors, for the German shipbuilding group’s two newbuild cruise vessels being constructed for Carnival Cruise Line.
The two new 180,000-ton cruise vessels will measure 344 meters in length and 42 meters in width, with the capacity to carry 6,400 passengers.
“The efficiency of Meyer Werft’s compact shipyard is reflected by its short production and logistics routes,” said Hans-Petter Tanum, Director of Sales and Business Development at TMC Compressors. “As a Norway-based supplier, with manufacturing and assembly in Europe, we are able to support tight delivery schedules with our marine compressed air system.”
In addition to a complete marine compressed air system, TMC will also supply the air treatment system for the starting air system. The contract value is undisclosed.
Since 2018, Meyer Werft and Meyer Turku have built nine cruise ships with LNG propulsion for four cruise lines for Carnival Corp., per a joint technical platform. The two new ships will also be built on this platform.
“LNG is increasingly being used as primary fuel for both operations at sea and in port, and the fuel has become an important stepping stone toward a carbon-neutral maritime industry,” Hans-Petter said. “Our job as a supplier is to match this with energy-efficient technologies, which our marine compressed air systems are designed to facilitate lower operating costs and emissions to the air.”
Hans-Petter Tanum, TMC’s Director of Sales and Business Development. Credit: Meyer Werft
In May, TMC announced that it’s supplying a marine compressed air system, including Smart Air compressors, control compressors, and air dryers to the VARD shipbuilding group’s construction yard in Norway for installation on a stern trawler for Havbryn AS, a Norwegian fishing company owned by Strand Rederiet. The compressors deliver up to 40% higher energy savings than traditional compressors, leveraging frequency-controlled technology that accurately adjusts compressor speed.
“We understand that VARD will outfit the trawler with its highly efficient energy storage system, energy management system, and a heat recovery system that all contribute toward minimizing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions,” said Hans Petter Tanum, Director of Sales and Business Development, TMC. “Our Smart Air compressors, which can offer up to 40% energy savings, add to the clear energy-saving profile of this stern trawler.
The electrical motor’s speed will continuously self-adjust to a precise air volume that matches the actual compressed air consumption value. With lower overall air consumption, the compressor may operate at lower speeds and consume less power.
The VARD 8-02 stern trawler model was developed by Vard Design in Ålesund, Norway, and features a 80.4-meter length with a 16.7-meter beam. The vessel exhibits enhanced fuel economy and applies to semi-pelagic and bottom-trawling fishing operations, utilizing the company’s latest available technology to operate gently. This gentle handling capability satisfies regulations regarding fish health management, operational efficiency, and environmental footprint. Once construction is complete, the stern trawler is scheduled for delivery in Q3 2026.
