Brunvoll has entered into a contract with VARD to supply complete propulsion and manoeuvring systems for two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) being built for an undisclosed international owner, the company said in a statement.
Each vessel will be fitted with two azimuth propulsion thrusters, a retractable azimuth thruster, a tunnel thruster, and a combined retractable azimuth and tunnel thruster.
The delivery scope also includes Brunvoll’s Propulsion and Thruster Control system, BruCon PTC.
The azimuth propulsion thrusters will feature Brunvoll’s DL1-nozzle, known as the “Dragless”, designed to maintain efficient hydrodynamic performance across a wider speed range compared with conventional nozzles.
Both vessels are based on VARD’s 4 19 design, with a length of 87.5 meters, a beam of 19.5 meters, and accommodation for 120 persons, including all necessary CSOV equipment.
Brunvoll AS is a Norwegian maritime technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of integrated propulsion, manoeuvring, and automation systems for ships. The company provides thrusters, propulsion systems, and control solutions for various vessel types, including offshore, fishing, and passenger vessels.
VARD Group AS is a global shipbuilding company headquartered in Norway and a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. It designs and builds specialized vessels for the offshore and maritime industries, with shipyards located in Europe, Asia, and South America.
