Norwegian fishing company Leinebris AS has chosen Brunvoll as the supplier of a new propulsion solution for its new longliner factory fishing vessel, which has been designed by Skipsteknisk and will be built by the Tersan Shipyard.
New Leinebris will like the existing vessel from 2015, also be equipped with Brunvoll propulsion and thruster systems. It will have a PU115 pulling azimuth thruster for propulsion and an AR63 retractable combi azimuth thruster for manoeuvring.
The combi thruster functions as a tunnel thruster in retracted position.
The contract delivery also includes the control system; BruCon PTC and BruCon JS, with Position Hold and Brunvoll’s Fishpilot system.
Choosing Brunvoll as the propulsion supplier was easy, based on previous experiences, Leinebris Chairman Åge Uran said.
“The experiences with retractable azimuth thrusters in the current Leinebris led us to choose it for the newbuild as well, and the solution with a pulling azimuth thruster for propulsion has been of interest to us for many years.
“We have emphasised environmental impact and manoeuvrability, and believe that this will be a good system, especially with longline, net and seiner on the same vessel,” Uran said.
Skipsteknisk’s Tore Sæten Opsvik explained that new Leinebris will be the first fishing vessel outfitted with a single pulling azimuth thruster for propulsion from Brunvoll.
“The solution with a pulling azimuth and a retractable azimuth thruster has been chosen based on simulations performed against other conventional solutions. The results show that this combination is ideal in accordance with the operational profile and the area of operation, while providing a flexible and redundant platform.”
The new vessel will be equipped with Brunvoll control system with Joystick and the new Fishpilot.
Fishpilot is a system with dedicated functions for deployment and hauling of longline.
During handling of the longline, the speed and direction of the vessel are automatically kept even under harsh environmental conditions. The vessel follows a selected route and speed.
This will help ensure a favourable application of bait to the line during deployment, and the system will during hauling contribute to energy optimisation, reduced fish loss and less wear and tear on the fishing gear.
“Brunvoll’s ability to deliver a more complete package with both propulsion and a control system with Fishpilot is important and useful for us,” Uran said.
Measuring 64.9 metres long and 15 metres wide, new Leinebris will be delivered in 2025.
