Tom Barlow-BrownBrunvoll has been selected to provide azimuth propulsion thrusters and control systems for four new hybrid ferries commissioned by Norwegian ferry operator Norled.
These ferries, designed by LMG Marin and to be built at the Tersan Havyard Shipyard, will operate on routes between Stokkvågen, Lovund, and Træna in Norway.
Norled’s decision to invest in these ferries follows the company’s decarbonisation strategy to reduce vessel emissions by 90%. Each vessel will have a battery capacity of 8,000 kWh, the largest battery capacity of any ferries operating in Norway. They will each have the capacity to carry 60 vehicles and 250 passengers, including crew.
The vessels will support key transit routes that serve local communities, including the Lovund-Stokkvågen route, which is used to transport of goods for the local fishing industry. The routes also connect to the island of Træna, known for its remote music festival and rich wildlife.
Brunvoll’s pulling azimuth thrusters function as both rudders and propulsors. The vessels’ thrusters will be controlled using the BruCon Propulsion & Thruster Control System, which is supported by advanced computer systems.
Norled plans to begin operating the ferries in 2027, with delivery of all four vessels expected in 2026.
Image: Brunvoll
Ian Taylor
