Brunvoll has secured a contract with Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted AS for the delivery of a propulsion and maneouvering package for the stun and bleed vessel.
FSV’s new vessel is designed in corporation between Sirius Design & Integration and Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted AS, which also are building the vessel.
Stun and bleed vessel
The 50-metre-long stun and bleed vessel will be fitted with a twin-screw configuration, featuring controllable pitch shaft lines propellers, and reduction gears with electrical motors for propulsion.
The vessel will also be equipped with two tunnel thrusters, one forward and one aft, for maneouvering.
Twin-screw configuration
The vessel is designed to operate in shallow waters with strong currents and is based on the Aurora series
FSV Group chose the twin-screw configuration in combination with the two tunnel thrusters to meet the operational requirements of the vessel.
The vessel is designed to operate in shallow waters with strong currents and is based on the Aurora series developed by Sirius Design & Integration (Sirius DI) and Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted (FMV). The vessel will also be constructed by FMV in Fitjar, Norway.
Global service network
“We chose Brunvoll for this vessel because they have proven their ability to deliver top-of-the-range products along with a large global service network,” says Arild Aasmyr, CEO at FSV Group.
Arild Aasmyr adds, "This is a new market for us, and we will also be operating the vessel globally. An added bonus for us is that Brunvoll develops and produces these world-class products in our neighbourhood."
Norwegian service provider
FSV Group is a Norwegian service provider mainly within the aquaculture industry and operates a large fleet of multifunctional vessels, including vessels for towing, ROV inspection, salmon lice treatment, and more.
FSV Group is based in Molde and Brunvoll is grateful that they are choosing local suppliers, which is positive for the local community.