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Brunvoll has signed a contract with VARD for the delivery of a comprehensive package of propulsion and manoeuvring thrusters for five Walk-2-Work Service Operation Vessels, W2W SOVs. The vessels are for an undisclosed international owner. Brunvoll’s delivery for each vessel consists of two azimuth propulsion thrusters, two retractable azimuth thrusters, and two tunnel thrusters. The vessels will also feature Brunvoll’s Propulsion and Thruster Control system, BruCon PTC, for efficient and accurate manoeuvring. Vessels of VARD 3 32 Design The vessels of VARD 3 32 Design, will have a length of 88 metres and the capacity to accommodate a crew of 190 persons. The five vessels will be built at VARD’s shipyard in Vung Tau, Vietnam, and are scheduled to be delivered between the second half of 2027 and early part of 2028. “We’re pleased to once more partner with VARD on a series of state-of-the-art vessels,” says Bernt Rune Riksfjord, VP Sales at Brunvoll. “Our propulsion and manoeuvring systems are designed to ensure reliable and efficient operations for these vessels, and we look forward to supporting their success.”

SEAONICS has signed a record-breaking contract covering the delivery of five Electric Controlled Motion Compensated ECMC Gangways and five ECMC 3D Cranes for an international customer to a series of walk-to-work offshore newbuilds under construction at global shipbuilder VARD's yard in Vietnam. The advanced equipment will enable the vessels to provide comprehensive maintenance, supply and operational services to offshore oil-and-gas installations.  Benefits of the DC grid and battery solution The gangways will secure the safe transfer of cargo and personnel from the vessels to offshore systems The ECMC systems ensure smooth and precise movements even in challenging sea conditions by compensating for the vessel's motion. The simplified design promotes operational safety and efficiency, reducing the time and effort required for cargo handling and personnel transfer. The gangways will secure the safe transfer of cargo and personnel from the vessels to offshore installations, and the cranes have a motion-compensated lifting capacity of 15T 3D lift and 15T motion-compensated Subsea lift. Both systems have an outreach of 30 metres.  The Seaonics ECMC systems utilises directly the benefits of the DC grid and battery solution on the vessels. Safer operations in the offshore industry SEAONICS Managing Director Håkon Fauske said: "This is a significant milestone for Seaonics and underscores our position as a pioneering supplier of advanced electric lift and handling equipment. We look forward to collaborating with the shipowner and contributing to smarter, greener and safer operations in the offshore industry." “It has been a long process with good cooperation with the customer and I am certain that the final solution will be very well suited to their operations,” added Sales Manager Petter Nesset. Five ships of VARD 3 32 design Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam is responsible for building, equipping, sea trials and delivery of the five ships of VARD 3 32 design, contracted by Vard Group in November 2024.  All five vessels will be delivered in 2027. With this latest contract, the total number of ECMC Gangways and ECMC Cranes SEAONICS has sold so far is 16 and 18, respectively. Both were introduced to the market in 2023.

“Viking Vela”, the first of a new series of cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for the shipowner - Viking, has been delivered at the yard in Ancona. The unit is placed in the small cruise ship segment. She has a gross tonnage of about 54,300 tons, is equipped with 499 cabins and is able to accommodate 998 passengers on board. Navigation and safety regulations Viking Vela is the 13th ship delivered to Viking by the Fincantieri Group, including the two expedition cruise vessels built by the Norwegian subsidiary - Vard. Considering the ships ordered to date, and the contracts and options agreements signed in the last months whose finalisation is subject to access to financing as per industry practice, the strong and long-lasting relationship between Fincantieri and Viking encompasses 26 ships. The Viking ships are built according to the latest navigation and safety regulations, and are equipped with high-efficiency engines and systems that minimise the pollution of exhaust gases, and that meet the strictest environmental regulations.