Danish fish feed group orders new LNG-powered vessel

As part of the process of renewing its transportation fleet, BioMar has ordered yet another newbuilding. The ship will be owned and operated by NSK Shipping, which already owns the MS Høydal and MS Nyksund, both of which form part of BioMar’s fleet. It will be a high-tech vessel featuring cutting-edge equipment in all areas. This includes cost-effective and environmentally friendly LNG-powered propulsion engines supplied by Rolls-Royce. Tersan Shipyard in Turkey will deliver the vessel during the course of 2017.

“Bigger vessels with modern hulls and propulsion systems reduce freight costs and shrink our environmental footprint, both of which factors were key considerations during the planning of this newbuilding,” said Tore Gunnar Wikdal of BioMar.

The MS Høydahl was delivered in 2012 and was fitted with innovative new systems for delivering fish feed in bulk. The ship was also the first natural gas-powered vessel of its type and made a vital contribution to BioMar’s commitment to sustainable solutions.

The new ship will be fitted with fish-feed handling equipment that is efficient and gentle on the feed, as well as a DP system for optimum maneuverability. Its length will be 81.5 m and it will have a fish-feed carrying capacity of 2,700 tons. “NSK Shipping is proud that BioMar have once again chosen us as their supplier,” said Kristian Høydal of NSK Shipping.

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