Brunvoll has signed a contract with Aas Mek Verksted for the delivery of a propulsion, manoeuvring, and positioning system for Njord Aquashipping’s new live fish carriers. The delivery is for two vessels, with one additional vessel as an option.
Brunvoll’s delivery for each of the two vessels consists of: Two ducted azimuth propulsion thrusters, a tunnel thruster, Brunvoll’s Propulsion and Thruster Control system (BruCon PTC), and Brunvoll’s Dynamic Positioning system with class 0 (BruCon DP0).
Requirements for a DP system
The class 0 DP system is ideal for vessels like live fish carriers and aquaculture service vessels
"This is an exciting step for Njord Aquashipping AS. We are very pleased to build these vessels in Norway and to work with high-quality Norwegian suppliers like Brunvoll. We look forward to strengthening our fleet with these state-of-the-art vessels," says Tomas Okstad, CEO of Njord Aquashipping AS.
The class 0 DP system is ideal for vessels like live fish carriers and aquaculture service vessels, where there are no class requirements for a DP system. The DP system helps the crew of the vessel to manoeuvre and hold the vessel's position during operations around the fish farm, increasing the safety of both the fish and crew, and at the same time reducing energy consumption.
Azimuth propulsion thrusters
The ducted azimuth propulsion thrusters are of the AUP84 type, which is a newly developed size to suit a wider range of vessels. The azimuth thrusters will have a propeller diametre of 2.1 metres and a power output of 1500 kW, each.
The vessels will become Aas Mek’s new build no. 217 and 218. The vessels have a length over all of 89 metres and a loading capacity of 4.700 tons.