NORWAY
Fjellstrand diversifies into new areas B
ASED in Omastrand, Fjellstrand AS is well-known for its aluminium high-
speed catamarans, and has lately been active with a variety of projects. Triggered by low numbers of newbuilding orders for high-speed catamarans, due to higher fuel costs, the yard has diversified its activities and now constructs other types of vessels, as well as being a sub-supplier of aluminium constructions for offshore rigs, and other vessels, for other local yards. In December 2006, the yard secured an
important order for a ROV/survey vessel for GEO ASA. The contract, signed with GEO ASA subsidiary Geograph Shipping, is valued at Nkr130 million. The new vessel will be built on a converted
Romanian trawler, supplied by the owner, which will also supply the advanced survey equipment to be installed. Glesvær Ship Design AS supplied the technical specification and drawings for the vessel, which as a type is a completely new market segment for Fjellstrand. According to Bjarne Boerven, sales director,
the contract was won in tough competition with domestic and foreign shipyards, and secures much of this year's employment at the yard. ‘We currently have a staff of 130 at the yard and we will work together with a number of local subcontractors on this, and other, projects. Consequently, the yard will employ approximately 250 workers in the next six months,’ he told Ship & Boat International. The vessel is to be handed over to the owner in mid-2007.
Green ships taking shape In October last year, Fjellstrand signed a contract with an environmental organisation, the Green Warriors of Norway, for the design and construction of a coastal surveillance and environmental research vessel. The craft, to be named MS Miljødronningen
II, will provide a floating conference centre for the organisation. It will also function as a coastal surveillance vessel and will be engaged in environmental research. As a f loating laboratory, alternative
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS MILJØDRONNINGEN
Length, oa..........................................33.9m Length, wl..............................................33m Breadth, oa.........................................10.4m Main engines…..2 x MAN D2842LE410 EDC
Main engine power….................2 x 809kW Propulsion................................2 x waterjets Speed..............................................25knots Helicopter deck......2tonne helicopter 12m Passengers..............................................50 Crew….........................................................4
Classification.............................Norwegian Maritime Directorate IHHT; HSC- Code 2000, category A, for operation in Norway: area 4
SHIP & BOAT INTERNATIONAL MAY/JUNE 2007
Green Warriors of Norway - an environmental organisation - has recently placed an order at Fjellstrand AS for a newbuilding for conferences and environmental studies.
environmentally-sound solutions on the interior, fuelling, and materials will be exhibited. The vessel will be equipped with a ROV for subsea environmental studies, with data transfer ashore via satellite, using the vessel’s advanced communication and positioning systems. Cl imate research
a nd s e ama n sh ip training is planned as well. The vessel will also be chartered for governmental bodies and private companies. A helicopter platform will be fitted, built for a Eurocopter EC 120. The ves sel , to
be handed over in October this year, is a Fjellstrand 35m FlyingCat design, with a length of 33.9m and a breadth of 10.4m. The vessel will have two MAN main engines, and will be fitted with two waterjets. The upper deck
will have a combined seat ing/conference room for 50 people and the main deck will include toilets, s h owe r s , c r ew/ special ist cabins , o f f i c e s , mo o n - pool , labor ator y, ROV op e r a t ion s room, galley, mess, and the stores. Air compressors, cranes, and space for one car will be located
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on the aft deck. The vessel will be able to accommodate 50 crew members and specialists. Green Warriors of Norway is currently
looking for suppliers with environmental products, as well as classification for the vessel.
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