Brunvoll, a global leader in marine propulsion solutions has signed a contract with VARD, a global leader in the design and construction of specialised vessels, to provide complete propulsion and manoeuvring systems for two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). The vessels are being built for an undisclosed international owner.
Each vessel will be equipped with the following from aft to bow: two azimuth propulsion thrusters propulsion, a retractable azimuth thruster, a tunnel thruster, and a combined retractable azimuth and tunnel thruster. The scope of supply features also Brunvoll’s Propulsion and ThrusterControl system, BruCon PTC.
The azimuth propulsion thrusters are equipped with Brunvoll’s latest energy-efficiency innovation, the DL1-nozzle, also known as the “Dragless”. While traditional nozzles experience an efficiency drop at transit speeds, the DL1 maintains favourable hydrodynamic characteristics across a broader operating range. More information about the nozzle and its features is available at Brunvoll DL1, The “Dragless” nozzle.
The Commissioning Service Operation Vessels are based on VARD’s 4 19 design, with the following main particulars:-
- Length of approximately 87 meters and a beam of about 19,5 meters.
- Stepless walk to work system capable of working from 15 to 30 meters above sea level
- State-of-the-art DP2 positioning and seakeeping systems.
- Maximum transit speed of 13 knots.
- Hybrid power generation
- 84 cabins for 120 persons on board
- Prepared for methanol
The hull of the first CSOV will be built at one of VARD’s yards in Romania while outfitting, commissioning, and delivery will be from one of VARD’s yards in Norway.
The second CSOV will be built at Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam.
