POWER & FUEL
ENGAGEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT
Photo: Odd Lundberg
When planning a newbuilding, interaction between concerned partners is essential to producing a vessel with optimal functionality. When leading expertise in design, shipbuilding, equipment, and operation is brought together, this process is enhanced, and the owner’s role is key to this
The owner’s requirements and understanding of operational requirements set the parameters that lead to development in design as well as equipment. “Most fishing vessel owners are genuinely interested in new technology, and not least in the environment. Combined with the fact that there has been relatively good economy in fishing, owners have taken advantage of this by investing in new technology for their newbuildings. In addition, it is worth noting that many of the owners themselves are skippers on board, and therefore clearly see the benefit and gain from the investments in their own everyday work,” said Egil Sandvik, managing director of Salt Ship Design. This independent design company, based at Stord in western Norway, has for years worked to improve the performance of new vessels through innovation and well recognised solutions. Environment, sustainability, and safety get the top focus. “Fishing vessel owners often have an extra motivation to think about the environment, seeking sustainable solutions that result in healthy, clean seas and optimal conditions for the catch. Financially, both investments and not least the savings it can entail from operating expenses have a direct impact on the owner’s wallet to a much greater extent than if you build a vessel to be chartered or resold. With the current quota system, the income from fishing is to a great extent set, so reducing costs is a matter of efficient operation,” he said, adding that fishing vessel owners are very concerned about
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8 Odd Lundberg has a customised Brunvoll propulsion system optimised for the actual running condition of the vessel
each vessel’s seakeeping and other qualities, closely linked to hull design, propulsion, and manoeuvring efficiency, and not least noise. There is a strong focus on everything concerning the environment, emissions and fuel economies, and for the fishing vessel owner fuel economy is a vital aspect. “Good collaboration with equipment suppliers provides great opportunities, and it’s a necessity that suppliers have both commitment and knowledge of the industry. Salt Ship Design and Brunvoll have collaborated on several development projects for a number of ship owners over the years. Our experience is that Brunvoll’s commitment and knowledge of the market are genuine, and this is essential for being involved in developing good products for the industry,” Egil Sandvik said. Brunvoll’s Sales Manager Arne Tennøy shares this perception of the fishing vessel owners’ significant role in promoting development, and commented that he greatly appreciates being surrounded by so many talented players with great competence and willingness to invest. Important to have the best solutions Aas Mekaniske Verksted specialises in the design and construction of live fish carriers. Ronny Uren, Technical Purchaser at the yard, emphasises suppliers’ agility and ability to adapt to the customer. Aas Mek. has for many years had a good collaboration with Brunvoll as a local supplier, and experiences and knowledge in
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