Brunvoll has signed a contract with Vard for the delivery of an extensive propulsion and manoeuvring system for Dong Fang Offshore’s new Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel (OSCV). The contract is for delivery for one vessel, with one additional vessel as an option.

Brunvoll’s delivery for the vessel consists of two azimuth propulsion thrusters, two resiliently well-mounted tunnel thrusters and a retractable azimuth thruster. The scope also includes Brunvoll’s Propulsion and Thruster Control system, BruCon PTC.

GREAT CONFIDENCE
“We have great confidence in Brunvoll. We expect excellent service, strong performance, and long-term reliability from their thrusters throughout the operational life of our new OSCV. At the same time, we hope this will be the first of many Brunvoll thrusters installed across our future fleet,” says Polin Chen, CEO of Dong Fang Offshore.

The vessel is of Vard 3 39 design and will have the following main particulars; Length over all of 121 meters, beam of 23 meters, 1.200 m² work deck, and the capacity to house a crew of 130 persons in 90 cabins. The vessel is scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of 2027.

 STRONG COLLABORATION
"We are excited to continue our strong collaboration with Vard, contributing to the advanced capabilities of Dong Fang Offshore's new OSCV. We are grateful for the trust Dong Fang Offshore has placed in Brunvoll's solutions, and we look forward to supporting them throughout the vessel's lifetime.

This project exemplifies Brunvoll’s vision of being “trusted worldwide”, by delivering reliable and efficient propulsion and manoeuvring solutions tailored for demanding offshore operations," says Bernt Rune Riksfjord, VP Sales at Brunvoll.

Dong Fang

• Offshore Dong Fang Offshore is a ship owner based out of Taiwan that operates a diverse fleet of 18 vessels.
• The fleet consists of anchor handling tugs, service operation vessels, cable laying vessels, crew transfer vessels, and construction vessels.
• DFO was established in 2019 to deliver high quality marine construction, operations and maintenance services for the offshore wind, energy and telecoms industries.
  
  

Vard

• Vard is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels.
• eadquartered in Norway and with approximately 8,000 employees, Vard operates shipbuilding facilities in Norway, Romania, Brazil, and Vietnam.
• Through its specialized subsidiaries, Vard develops power and automation systems, deck handling equipment, and vessel accommodation solutions, and provides design and engineering services to the global maritime industry.  

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 has 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.