Rolls-Royce wins fish transporter order

The new NVC 386 design incorporates Rolls-Royce’s latest developments in hull design to ensure fuel efficiency, cost-effective operations and stability. The vessel features diesel-electric propulsion including two Bergen C 6 diesel engines and a hybrid shaft generator to reduce energy consumption on board.

In order to transport live fish efficiently and in a healthy condition, customers require large, temperature controlled tanks in the hold of the ship, which are accounted for in the new application-specific design. Considerable emphasis has been placed on the living quarters and working environment for the crew. In order to enhance crew comfort during long periods at sea, the NVC 386 features eight single cabins, a fitness centre and a sauna.

Monrad Hide, Rolls-Royce, general manager – fishing vessels said: “The live fish carrying market is a growing one. This order demonstrates how our advanced ship designs can be tailored to specific purposes while retaining the world-leading features of fuel efficiency, lower operating costs and environmental performance. This vessel marks a new era for this specialist segment of the fishing industry and we’re delighted that Sølvtrans has chosen our design and equipment.”

Rolls-Royce says it designs and equips an extensive range of vessel types for the fishing industry ranging from large freezer trawlers to longliners and bulk carrying vessels. There are currently more than 100 Rolls-Royce designed vessels operating in global fishing fleets.