Maritime systems supplier Brunvoll AS has signed a contract with Aas Mek. Verksted AS, for the delivery of complete propulsion and manoeuvring systems for two new live fish carries for owner Sølvtrans.
The new vessels are the 21st and 22nd in Brunvoll’s 17-year collaboration with both the yard and the owner. Their propulsion and manoeuvring systems will consist of three tunnel thrusters, a controllable pith propeller connected to a reduction gearbox, Brunvoll’s Propulsion and Thruster Control system (BruCon PTC) and its variable frequency drives.
“Sølvtrans, with the world’s largest fleet of live fish carriers, is committed to leading the industry in fish quality and welfare. A key component in achieving this goal is our propulsion system, which demands top-tier technology, reliability, and service when transporting live animals. This is why we have chosen Brunvoll for so many of our vessels,” Sølvtrans Head of Communications Harald Tom Nesvik said.
“At Sølvtrans, our strategy is to create local jobs and add value by supporting local businesses. For instance, 70% of the equipment for our new vessels is sourced from Norwegian suppliers, and Brunvoll exemplifies the world-class supplier industry that we surround ourselves with.”
With 42 vessels, Sølvtrans has the largest fleets of live fish carriers in the world. Established in 1986, it employs over 700 people, mainly in Norway, Iceland, Canada, Tasmania and the United Kingdom.
The new live fish carriers have been specially developed for carrying young salmon or trout to the floating fish farms for their first deployment into the sea. They will have a length of 70 metres and a loading capacity of 2,580 deadweight tonnes.
“We believe Sølvtrans chose us based on quality, and it is the same reason why we chose Brunvoll. We value not only the quality of the products Brunvoll delivers but also the support and documentation provided for designing and building the vessel,” Aas Mek. Verksted CEO Frode Johan Aas said.
“The frustration regarding the Norwegian government salmon-tax has started to pass. We are now, finally, starting to build live fish carriers again, and we believe that the future for Aas looks promising.”
