Brunvoll Mar-El has been selected to provide a cutting-edge parallel hybrid solution for a new 32-meter search and rescue (SAR) vessel. This vessel, set to be the largest of its kind along Norway’s coast, will be constructed at GOT Marine AS in Mandal and is expected to be completed by 2026.
Significance of the Project
The new SAR vessel will operate in the challenging northern regions of Norway, where the weather and sea conditions are among the harshest in the world. The hybrid system from Brunvoll Mar-El will play a crucial role in ensuring the vessel’s performance and reliability in these demanding environments.
Innovative Hybrid System
The hybrid solution from Brunvoll Mar-El will include an Energy Management System and DC Switchboard from the Triton Hybrid product line. The system will also feature electric motors, inverters, and batteries, all integrated seamlessly with propulsion and gear control systems. The Triton CPP, Triton steering gear, and Triton thruster control systems will be instrumental in managing the vessel’s propulsion. Additionally, the vessel will be equipped with the latest Brunvoll BruCon DP and Joystick solution, designed to provide precise control tailored to the vessel’s specific needs.
Collaboration and Design
Birger Gauslå, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Brunvoll Mar-El, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting GOT Marine AS’s long-standing experience in building rescue vessels. The vessel’s design, known as NDS-32 MPV, is the result of close cooperation between GOT Marine AS and Naval Dynamics AS.
Future Prospects
This contract is part of a broader trend of expanding deliveries by Brunvoll Mar-El, which is currently experiencing strong growth. Based in the southern part of Norway, the company is positioning itself as a leader in advanced marine solutions.
Conclusion
The new SAR vessel, with its state-of-the-art hybrid technology, represents a significant advancement in maritime rescue operations. The collaboration between Brunvoll Mar-El, GOT Marine AS, and Naval Dynamics AS underscores the importance of innovation and expertise in meeting the challenges of modern search and rescue missions in Norway’s unforgiving northern waters.
Did you Subscribe to our daily newsletter?
It’s Free Click here to Subscribe!
Source: Brunvoll
