Brunvoll has been chosen to supply azimuth propulsion thrusters and thruster control systems for Norled’s four next hybrid ferries, which will service the routes between Stokkvågen, Lovund, and Træna in Norway.
The vessels are designed by LMG Marin and will be built at the Tersan Havyard Shipyard. Norwegian ferry operator Norled won the contract for the routes based on a 90% reduction in emissions. Norled has an ambitious goal for sustainability, and the new hybrid ferries match this strategy. Each has a battery capacity of 8000 kWh, which gives these ferries the largest battery capacity compared to other ferries in Norway.
The routes support traffic between Stokkvågen and Lovund, and between Stokkvågen and Træna, including some more destinations. Three ferries will normally service the routes, and one will be in back-up. The vessels have capacity for 60 vehicles and 250 passengers each, including crew. The islands house large-scale fishery facilities. From a specific facility at Lovund it is reported that about 15 trailers of fish leave the factory each working day, making Lovund-Stokkvågen one of the busier transits.
Brunvoll will supply its pulling azimuth thrusters, serving simultaneously as rudders and propulsors. The steering and manoeuvrability of Brunvoll’s pulling azimuth thrusters make them suited to shuttle ferry operators. Operators onboard the ferries will control the thrusters using the BruCon Propulsion and Thruster Control System, BruCon PTC.
The vessels are scheduled to be delivered from the Tersan Havyard Leirvik shipyard during 2026, and will enter service in 2027.
Image: Brunvoll is contracted to deliver propulsion for four new ferries (credit LMG Marin)
