Brunvoll has signed a contract with Astilleros Zamakona S.A. for the delivery of a complete propulsion, manoeuvring, and positioning system for a live fish carrier. The shipowner is Trident Aqua Services, which already has two vessels with similar specifications under construction.

The propulsion system comprises a controllable pitch shaftline propeller and a twin-in–single-out reduction gearbox, powered by two electric motors with a combined output of 3,000 kW. The propeller measures 3.4 metres in diameter. In addition, the vessel will be fitted with four tunnel thrusters — two aft and two in the bow.

Dynamic Positioning is increasingly adopted in the aquaculture industry, and this vessel will feature Brunvoll’s BruCon DP0 with joystick control. The entire system will be integrated through Brunvoll’s Propulsion and Thruster Control system, BruCon PTC.

“We would like to congratulate Trident Aqua Services on their successful merger and wish them the very best as they embark on this exciting new chapter. We are proud to continue our collaboration through this latest contract, which marks the third vessel of the same specification contracted for their fleet. This continuity reflects the trust vested in us and underlines the strong partnership we are building together," says Vidar Liaskar, VP Sales at Brunvoll.

The vessel is Astilleros Zamakona’s newbuild no. 809 and is designed by Salt Ship Design. The main particulars are as follows: length 80.8 metres, breadth 17.7 metres, and a loading capacity of 4,000 cubic metres.

THE DECISION WAS STRAIGHTFORWARD
“With several vessels in operation and others under construction equipped with Brunvoll systems, the decision to choose them again was straightforward. Their quality in both products and service is proven, and with our growing worldwide fleet it is crucial to have suppliers we can depend on wherever our vessels operate. Just as importantly, Brunvoll shares our commitment to safeguarding sustainable seafood production through innovation and high performance,” says Joar Gjerde, Chief Commercial Officer at Trident Aqua Services.

About Trident Aqua Services

• Trident Aqua Services is a newly established company formed through the merger of Intership, Aquaship, and FSV Group.
• The company operates a fleet of more than 60 vessels, including live fish carriers, stun-and-bleed vessels, service vessels, and feed carriers.

About Astilleros Zamakona S.A.

• Zamakona is a leading shipbuilding and ship repair company in Spain, with facilities in Northern Spain (Bilbao and San Sebastián) and the Canary Islands (Las Palmas).
•  The company has more than 40 years of experience in delivering a broad range of vessels.

About Brunvoll

• Brunvoll is a leading maritime system supplier.
• The group has extensive experience in the development, in-house production, and service of propulsion, positioning, and manoeuvring systems for advanced ocean-going vessels.
• Brunvoll is a Norwegian family-owned company with a high export share and excellent financial stability.
• The group is experiencing strong growth and achieved a turnover of approximately 1.9 billion NOK in 2024. The company was established in 1912 and have 600 employees in Norway, located in Molde, Volda, Ålesund, Porsgrunn, and Dalen.
• Brunvoll is represented through a sales and service network in over 20 countries worldwide.