One of the three new vessels from Karstensens Shipyard that will be supplied with Brunvoll equipment. Image Karstensens Shipyard
Brunvoll has signed two contracts with Karstensen Shipyard for the delivery of propulsion and manoeuvring equipment for three vessels.
Two of the vessels are for the ship owner, Faroe Origin, and Brunvoll will supply the main propulsion.
The third vessel is for an undisclosed owner and the contract consists of two tunnel thrusters.
Two vessels for Faroe Origin
The vessels will be Karstensens Shipyard newbuild No. 486 and 487. Brunvoll are delivering the main propulsion system with BruCon PTC, Brunvoll’s Propulsion and Thruster Control system. The propeller is optimized to achieve a high thrust in trawling condition and are connected with Brunvoll ACG750 gearbox with a Power-Take-Out (PTO).
The vessel will have an overall length of 44.1 meters and a breadth of 11.5 meters. The vessels are scheduled to be delivered in the first and second quarter of 2026.
One vessel for undisclosed owner
The second contract is for Karstensens Shipyard’s newbuild No. 500 for an undisclosed owner. Brunvoll will supply the vessel with two tunnel thrusters of the FU74 type, BruCon PTC, electric motors and starters.
Brunvoll’s ACG750 reduction gear box. Illustration: Brunvoll AS
“These smaller trawlers require versatile and compact propulsion solutions. The propeller and reductions gearbox chosen for these vessels are exactly that. A propeller with a large diameter and the right gear ration gives a high bollard pull on low effect. This gearbox solution allows also the PTO to run power to the main switchboard without the propeller is running,” says Geir Arne Kaspersen, VP Sales.
About Karstensens Shipyard
Karstensens Shipyard is a Danish ship builder and designer and was established in 1917. The shipyard has long traditions in building purse seine vessels and trawlers. www.karstensens.dk
About Faroe Origin
Faroe Origin is a Faroe Island based company which operates two fish processing factories and a total of 4 vessels, excluded the two vessels mentioned in this press release. www.faroeorigin.fo
About Brunvoll
The Brunvoll Group is a leading maritime system supplier. The group has extensive experience in the development, in-house production, and service of propulsion, positioning, and manoeuvring systems for advanced ocean-going vessels. Brunvoll is a Norwegian family-owned company with a high export share and excellent financial stability. The group is experiencing strong growth and achieved a turnover of approximately 1.5 billion NOK in 2023. The company was established in 1912 and has over 540 employees in Norway, located in Molde, Volda, Ålesund, Porsgrunn, and Dalen. Brunvoll is represented through a sales and service network in over 20 countries worldwide. Brunvoll’s vision is “Trusted World Wide,” and their values are to be responsible, reliable, and committed. You can learn more at www.brunvoll.no
Source: Commercial Press Release