Brunvoll has secured another contract with Myklebust Shipyard for the delivery of a thruster package, which confirms the option for an additional vessel for REM Offshore, originally announced in May 2024.
This agreement included an option for a third vessel. Designer Skipsteknisk and REM emphasised the need for low energy consumption and emissions. This has resulted in a vessel that uses only half of the energy compared to other equivalent vessels of the same tonnage, with the goal of net-zero emissions. This will be achieved through a combination of measures including dual-fuel engines running on methanol, battery packs, lifting-equipment with energy recovery and a highly efficient propulsion system from Brunvoll.
Brunvoll’s thruster package consists of two propulsion azimuth thrusters, two retractable azimuth thrusters, and a tunnel thruster. This configuration is the same as the previous vessel, except that this vessel with be equipped with a slightly larger tunnel thruster. The thruster package features Brunvoll’s condition monitoring system, BruCon CMS, for enhanced operational efficiency and decision support.
The vessel, to be named REM Ocean, shares the same Skipsteknisk-designed platform as the previous vessel, ST-245. Although the previous vessel is an energy subsea construction vessel (ESCV), the new vessel will be equipped for inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) within the offshore energy industry.
Kristian Stavset, Head of Projects, REM Offshore, said: “We have implemented several measures to enhance the energy efficiency of these vessels. For propulsion, we selected two retractable azimuth thrusters to improve station-keeping efficiency. Additionally, we installed a larger tunnel thruster specifically for this vessel to reduce noise and vibration, ensuring greater comfort and welfare for the crew onboard. This project would not have been possible without exceptional collaboration between multiple companies. We are immensely proud to have brought together so many suppliers from our local maritime cluster to bring this project to life.”
The vessel will, after commissioning enter operation on a long-term contract with DeepOcean, providing subsea inspection, maintenance and repair services for Equinor.
Image: Brunvoll will supply thrusters and propulsion control for the methanol-ready ‘REM Ocean’ (credit: Skipsteknisk)
