Kongsberg designs Sølvtrans live fish carrier

The 5,000m3 LFC will be built to KM’s new NVC 390 design, with a clear focus on reduced emissions and enhanced sustainability. This is reflected by the Kongsberg equipment package, which includes Promas propulsion, generators, thrusters, electrical systems and automation.

“We greatly appreciate the collaboration we have developed with Sølvtrans and Myklebust,” said Monrad Hide, sales director in ship design, Kongsberg Maritime. “Sølvtrans’ determination to promote humane, environmentally-friendly operation is entirely consistent with KONGSBERG’s mission to incorporate sustainability in everything we do, and this cooperation has had major positive ripple effects in our region.”

Norway-headquartered Sølvtrans has also signed a Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) with KM for maintenance of their fleet. Sølvtrans is the world’s largest LFC company for the transportation of live salmon and trout, with plans to invest up to NOK7bn on 18 newbuild vessels by 2025.

The new LTSA follows a market challenge by Sølvtrans to KM on product life cycle management, account management and quality of service. These factors are now included in the new LTSA, said Leif Johnny Ulleland, sales manager, aftermarket sales, Kongsberg Maritime.

He said the company is now working on improving Sølvtrans’ dock planning, upgrading their battery options, examining digitalisation opportunities and setting them up for remote access.

To date, KM has designed eight LFCs for Sølvtrans, with six previously built or under construction at Myklebust Verft.