Hydroniq coolers for two new wellboats
The newbuilds, one of which will be the world’s largest live fish carrier, are being built for Norwegian company Seistar Holding.
Hydroniq Coolers will supply its hull-integrated ‘Rack’ seawater cooling system, whereby the cooler is integrated in the hull below the main engine room of the vessel, reducing temperatures in the ship’s engines and other auxiliary systems through use of seawater, but without taking up valuable engine room space.
“Our Rack seawater cooler is the most popular choice amongst the Norwegian shipyards that are building wellboats,” said Jan Inge Johannesen, sales manager at Hydroniq Coolers. “It is becoming increasingly popular internationally too, with Cemre Shipyard being one of the international frontrunners who are very familiar with our technology.”
Developed by Salt Ship Design, the two vessels are 110 metres and 69.9 metres and will both be equipped with circular fish tanks. The larger vessel will have a storage capacity of 8,000m3 and a deadweight of approximately 12,000 tonnes, making it the world’s largest live fish carrier once completed. The smaller vessel will have a load capacity of 2,200m3.
“Some would argue that size doesn’t matter, but everyone in the maritime and aquaculture industries will admit that it is always fun to be involved with the biggest projects,” said Jan Inge Johannesen.
