Innovative technology for new Norwegian vessels

摘要

With her delivery imminent, the first of a highly versatile new class of Norwegian coastguard vessel will provide an important reference for an innovative diesel-electric power and propulsion system using low-harmonic, liquid-cooled Vacon drives. Based on the Skipsteknisk ST-610 design, the 47m Nornen leads a series of five ordered from the Gryfia yard in Szczecin, Poland, by Remoy Management and Remoy Shipping, on the back of 15-year charters to the Kystvakt. There are options covering a further five such newbuilds. The 17knot breed will patrol Norway's long, fjord-indented coastline and coastal waters up to 24nm offshore. Relative to the five vessels that it will supersede, the new class signifies an advance in performance and capabilities in terms of seaworthiness, towing capacity, firefighting, oil pollution protection, and coastal surveillance.