Scana Volda has signed a new NOK24m contract with STX OSV Trading for delivery of three gear and propeller systems for three FV 01 trawlers for Aker Seafood ASA, Norway.
The propulsion systems are diesel-electric systems with total power of 4400 kW. This is divided into two controllable pitch propellers in nozzles that are driven by two electric motors connected to two Scana reduction gears.
The vessels are energy efficient and built in accordance with DNV’s Clean Design requirements. The vessels will be built at STX OSV Braila Shipyard in Romania, and completed at a STX OSV shipyard in Norway. The equipment will be delivered in May, August and October 2012.
