Berg Propulsion has secured a comprehensive contract to supply integrated propulsion and fuel-optimization systems for six 7,000 dwt multipurpose dry cargo vessels built by China’s Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry for UK owner Carisbrooke Shipping. Designed by Groot Ship Design, the energy-efficient vessels will feature Berg’s advanced controllable-pitch propellers, shaft alternators, and adaptive software to maximize fuel efficiency and minimize emissions between 2027 and 2029.
Hönö, Sweden | July 10, 2026 – Swedish propulsion technology and systems integrator Berg Propulsion has secured a comprehensive contract to supply integrated propulsion packages for six 7,000 dwt multipurpose (MPV) dry cargo vessels under construction at China’s Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry.
The order, destined for prominent UK shipowner and operator Carisbrooke Shipping, marks a significant expansion of Berg’s operational footprint in the Chinese shipbuilding sector and highlights the industry’s accelerating shift toward highly optimized, fuel-efficient vessel designs.
Optimizing the Groot 6600 XL Design
Designed by Dutch naval architecture firm Groot Ship Design, the 110-meter-long vessels (15.45m breadth, 6.5m design draught) represent a highly engineered evolution of the established Groot 6600 XL series. The design has been specifically modified to maximize cargo capacity, pushing the deadweight above 7,000 tonnes while keeping the vessel’s gross tonnage strictly below the critical 5,000 GT regulatory threshold.
To meet the stringent efficiency and operational parameters required by Carisbrooke Shipping, Berg Propulsion is supplying a fully integrated hardware and software package. Each vessel will be equipped with:
- Berg MPP950 Main Propulsion System: Featuring a high-performance controllable-pitch propeller, customized gearbox, and shaft alternator.
- MPC800M Remote-Control System: Providing digitized, real-time control over the entire propulsion train.
- Dynamic Drive Software: An adaptive thrust and fuel optimization system that automatically calculates the most efficient balance between engine speed and propeller blade angle across varying sea states, drafts, and power modes.
By matching the main engine output precisely to the propeller design via automated software control, the integrated package minimizes fuel burn, carbon intensity, and hull noise and vibration.
Deepening the Jiangsu Dajin Partnership
This six-vessel contract cements a highly productive industrial partnership between Berg Propulsion and Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry. Berg has emerged as a Tier-1 supplier for the yard, having supplied propulsion systems for approximately 106 vessels built by Jiangsu Dajin since mid-2021. This track record led to Berg being named the yard’s “Supplier of the Year” in both 2024 and 2025, which subsequently triggered an extended strategic collaboration agreement between the two firms.
“The propulsion solution chosen for these 7,000 dwt vessels has already proven extraordinarily successful in Jiangsu Dajin deliveries of 5,200 dwt and 5,900 dwt,” said Mattias Hansson, Senior Global Sales Manager at Berg Propulsion. “This new contract is a strong recognition from a customer well known for premium service provision of its confidence in the energy efficiency, reliability, and safety of our total solutions portfolio.“
Chinese shipbuilders are increasingly leveraging European propulsion and automation technology to capture the premium, eco-friendly newbuild market. “Chinese shipyards are committed to building the next generation of energy-efficient vessels, which are essential to reduce emissions and fuel costs and to meet strict international environmental standards,” noted Wu Zhong, Vice General Manager at Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry. “Throughout this transition, Berg Propulsion’s advanced control systems and optimized propeller designs have proven to be an exceptional fit.“
A Broadening Matrix in Chinese Newbuilds
The Carisbrooke Shipping contract joins a massive, diversified backlog for Berg Propulsion in China. The company’s ongoing supply contracts span several vessel classes, including RoRos, cement carriers, offshore supply vessels, tugs, container ships, and chemical tankers.
Significantly, Berg is increasingly deploying its electrical systems integration capabilities alongside wind-assisted propulsion technologies (WASP) on several next-generation newbuilds, positioning it at the forefront of the wind-hybrid marine fuel transition.
Delivery of the six Carisbrooke Shipping vessels is scheduled to take place in a staggered roll-out between Q3 2027 and Q1 2029, establishing a long-term pipeline of high-efficiency tonnage for the UK short-sea and deep-sea dry bulk markets.
About Berg Propulsion
Berg Propulsion is a Swedish company providing a range of propulsion technologies, electrical integration, and energy efficiency optimization solutions for commercial and naval vessels. The company designs and manufactures controllable-pitch and fixed-pitch propellers, azimuth thrusters, and transverse thrusters, as well as vessel control and maneuvering systems. Recognized as an innovator at the technical forefront of a changing marine industry, Berg Propulsion develops high-quality solutions engineered for superior performance and reliability.
Berg Propulsion maintains production facilities in Sweden alongside direct sales and service offices in China, Singapore, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates. The company’s global operations are further supported by an extensive dealer and service network.
Source: Berg Propulsion