Brunvoll, a leader in marine propulsion and manoeuvring systems, has signed a significant contract with VARD to supply a comprehensive package of propulsion and manoeuvring thrusters for five Walk-to-Work Service Operation Vessels (W2W SOVs). The vessels are being built for an undisclosed international owner and will support offshore wind operations.
Brunvoll’s delivery for each vessel consists of two azimuth propulsion thrusters, two retractable azimuth thrusters, and two tunnel thrusters. The vessels will also feature Brunvoll’s Propulsion and Thruster Control system, BruCon PTC, for efficient and accurate manoeuvring.
The vessels of VARD 3 32 Design, will have a length of 88 meters and the capacity to accommodate a crew of 190 persons. The five vessels will be built at VARD’s shipyard in Vung Tau, Vietnam, and are scheduled to be delivered between the second half of 2027 and early part of 2028.
“We’re pleased to once more partner with VARD on a series of state-of-the-art vessels,” says Bernt Rune Riksfjord, VP Sales at Brunvoll. “Our propulsion and manoeuvring systems are designed to ensure reliable and efficient operations for these vessels, and we look forward to supporting their success.”
Service Operation Vessels Technical Information
- Length of approximately 88 meters and a beam of about 19,8 meters.
- Active motion compensated Walk-to-work system
- 3D active motion compensated crane with capacity of 15t SWL at 30m
- Workshops and warehouse facilities for onboard fabrication and maintenance work.
- Very high all-year operability due to built-in post failure redundancy in power and propulsion plant.
- The battery hybrid DC-power plant with 2700 kWh battery capacity provides excellent flexibility, and superior fuel efficiency.
- The vessel accommodates 190 people in a comfortable modern environment.
All five Service Operation Vessels vessels will be built, outfitted, commissioned and delivered from Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam. The first four vessels will be delivered in the second half of 2027, and the final unit early in 2028.
