Myklebust Verft has awarded Hydroniq Coolers a contract to deliver the company’s hull-integrated seawater cooling system to the fourth consecutive wellboat the yard is building for Sølvtrans.
While the first three vessels in the series (newbuilds 75, 76 and 77) have a storage capacity of 4,000 cbm, the latest newbuild (78) has a 25% larger storage capacity of 5,000 cbm. Used for live salmon or trout, the vessel will be 92.5 metres long and 20 metres wide. Delivery is scheduled for Q4 in 2022.
“Four newbuilds in a row demonstrates Sølvtrans’ ambitions and Myklebust Verft’s ability to deliver,” said Magnar Kvalheim, sales manager at Hydroniq Coolers. “We consider it a mark of quality to be chosen as subcontractor to the fourth wellboat in a row,” he added.
Hydroniq Coolers will equip the wellboat with its Rack seawater cooling system. The Rack seawater cooler differs from other cooling systems as it is integrated in the hull below the vessel’s main engine room, freeing up valuable space in the engine room.
“We know that the Rack seawater cooler is well suited for vessels that operate with large loads and at low speeds, such as for example wellboats. The technology is also highly energy efficient, which is positive with regards to keeping operating costs and emissions as low as possible,” added Magnar Kvalheim.
