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All references below are a collection of passenger vessels with Sleipner equipment. Please read the description for more information about the vessels.
Commuter ferry, 30m
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MARNIX VAN SINT-ALGEGONE
Baltic Workboats, Estonia
Image: BWB
All-aluminium catamaran ferry. The Lloyd’s Register-classed ferry has a length of 30 metres, a beam of 9.5 metres, a draught of 2.5 metres, and capacity for 200 passengers, five additional wheelchair-bound individuals, and 75 bicycles besides the crew of three. Its area of operations encompasses the Western Scheldt River and the other inland waterways of the city of Antwerp.
Read full vessel review at Baird Maritime.
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- LOA: 30 m
- B: 19, 5 m
- D: 2,5 m
- Capacity: 200 PAX
- Cruising speed: 9,7 knots
- Year built: 2021
- Builder: Baltic Workboats, Estonia
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New Build
Two Sleipner SH420 side thrusters provide added maneuverability for navigating the narrow waters in and around Antwerp.
Sightseeing vessel, 48m
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M/S VISION OF THE FJORDS
Brødrene Aa, Norway
DNV 1A1-LCHybrid electric sightseeing vessel delivered to “The Fjord” in 2016. Prototype of the Seasight design. Catamaran built in carbon fibre. Operates in the world heritage fjord «Nærøyfjord» in Norway.
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- LOA: 42 m
- B: 15,2 m
- D: 1,5 m
- Tonnage: 753 GRT
- Capacity: 400 PAX
- Cruising speed: 16 knots
- Year built: 2016
- Builder: Brødrene Aa, NO
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Retrofit
- Bow Thrusters: 2 x SAC520/386-I-X01 (electric, horizontal mount)
- Stern Thrusters: 2 x SAC520/386-I-X02 (electric, vertical mount)
Passenger catamaran, 39m
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CARBCAT 39 SERIES
Özata Shipyard, Turkey
DNV 1A1, R439M Passenger catamaran built in carbon fiber.
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- LOA: 39 m
- B: 11,6 m
- D: 1,67 m
- Tonnage: 495 GRT
- Capacity: 420 PAX + 6 crew
- Max speed: 20 knots
- Year built: 2013-2017
- Builder: Özata Shipyard
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New Build
- Bow Thruster: 2 x SAC386-470/520-4V (400VAC)
- Continuous thrust: 2x 470 kg (nom)
- Intermittent thrust: 2x 520 kg (nom)
- Control System: PHC-024 SAC controller
- Thruster control panel: 2 x PJC221 s-link control panels
Passenger catamaran, 27m
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M/S Rivö
Brødrene Aa, Norway.
DNV 1A1, HSLC, R427M Passenger catamaran built in carbon fiber (+ 30 more)
Owner: Styrsobolaget. Operating on the Swedish west coast. (This is just an example out of around 30 similar projects with Brødrene Aa.) -
- LOA: 27 m
- B: 8,4 m
- D: 0,95 m
- Tonnage: 220 GRT
- Capacity: 163 PAX
- Cruising speed: 27 knots
- Year built: 2010
- Builder: Brødrene Aa, NO
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New Build
- Bow Thruster: 2 x SH550/386TC-P52 (hydraulic)
- 2x Full hydraulic system
- Tank: 2x TF90, 90L floor tank
- Support for Thrusters + Ramps + Foam Pump + Winch
- Cooling: Internal CuNi coils + 2x Bowman EC100
- Pumps: 2x 100ccm PTO pump on CPP gearbox
- 1x 2,2kW 230V AUX pump for passenger ramp
- Control System: Analog proportional, 24V
- Thruster control panel: 2 x PVREL joystick + ramp generator
Passenger catamaran, 27m
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M/S Hanøy
Oma båtbyggery, Norway.
Norwegian Maritime Authority - NMD HSC 2000.
26,8m Aluminum passenger and freight catamaran. Owner: Boreal Transport Nord
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- LOA: 26,8 m
- B: 9,0 m
- Tonnage: 171 GRT
- Capacity: 48 PAX + 2 car
- Cruising speed: 25 knots
- Year built: 2014
- Builder: Oma Båtbyggeri, NO
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New Build
- Bow Thruster: 2 x SH550/386TC-BA40 (hydraulic)
- 2x Full hydraulic system
- Tank: 2x TF60-PHC024, 60L floor tank
- Cooling: Bowman 2x EC100 + 2x EC80
- Pumps: 2x 60ccm PTO pumps on CCP gearbox
- Control System: 2x PHC-024, 24V
- Thruster control panel: 1 x PJC322-MCL2, throttle design
- Control System: S-Link
Passenger catamaran, 27m
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M/S Nefelin V
Brødrene Aa, Norway.
Norwegian Maritime Authority - NMD HSC 2000Passenger catamaran (80 PAX) built in carbon fiber. Owner: Barents Nord. Operating in northern Norway
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- LOA: 26,3 m
- B: 8,0 m
- D: 0,95 m
- Tonnage: 190 GRT
- Capacity: 80 PAX
- Cruising speed: 28 knots
- Year built: 2014
- Builder: Brødrene Aa, NO
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New Build
- Bow Thruster: 1 x SH550/386TC-BA40 (hydraulic)
- Full hydraulic system
- Tank: TF90, 90L floor tank
- Support for Thruster + Ramps + Crane + Winch
- Cooling: Bowman FG80 + EC80
- Pumps: 1x 100ccm PTO pump on CPP gearbox
- Control System: Analog proportional, 24V
- Thruster control panel: 2 x PVREL joystick + ramp generator
Restaurant vessel, 38m
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MS Sagafjord 2019.
38-meter Restaurant and event vessel located in Assens Skibsværtf, Denmark.
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- LOA: 38,00 m
- Beam: 7.00 m
- Draft: 2.8 m
- Capacity: 75 person + crew
- Cruising speed: 8 knots
- Year built: 1957
- Builder: Holmens Verft, NO
- Retrofit: 2019, Assens Skibsværft, DK
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Retrofit
- Stern Thruster : SAC900/513TC-I-4-V
- Control System: Low Harmonic VFD + PDC301 drive Controller.
- Thruster control panel: 1 x PJC221
- Control system: S-Link
Passenger catamaran, 38m
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M/S Sognekongen
Brødrene Aa, Norway.
DNV 1A1, HSLC, R4 + DNS 3D HSC 2000Passenger catamaran built in carbon fibre. Built for owner Fjord1, and operated on the Norwegian west coast 2010-2012. Later sold to Abu Dhabi. Renamed «Mutawa 203»
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- LOA: 37,5 m
- B: 10,8 m
- D: 1,4 m
- Tonnage: 487 GRT
- Capacity: 295 PAX
- Cruising speed: 33-34 knots
- Year built: 2011
- Builder: Brødrene Aa, NO
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New Build
- Bow Thruster: 2 x SH550/386TC-P52 (hydraulic)
- 2x Full hydraulic system
- Tank: 2x TF90, 90L floor tank
- Support for Thrusters + Ramps + Foam Pump + Winch
- Cooling: Internal CuNi coils + 2x Bowman EC100
- Pumps: 2x 100ccm PTO pump on CPP gearbox
- 1x 2,2kW 230V AUX pump for passenger ramp
- Control System: Analog proportional, 24V
- Thruster control panel: 2 x PVREL joystick + ramp generator
Passenger catamaran, 33m
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M/S Årøy
Oma båtbyggeri, Norway.
Norwegian Maritime Authority - NMD HSC 2000.33m Aluminum passenger and freight catamaran. Owner: Boreal Transport Nord. Capacity: 70 PAX + 8-10 cars or 4 cars + 1 bus /semi
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- LOA: 33,0 m
- B: 10,6 m
- Tonnage: 250 GRT
- Capacity: 70 PAX + 2 car
- Cruising speed: 25 knots
- Year built: 2015
- Builder: Oma Båtbyggeri, NO
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New Build
- Bow Thruster: 2 x SH1000/513-BA90 (hydraulic)
- 2x Full hydraulic system
- Tank: 2x TF90-PHC024, 90L floor tank
- Control valves: 2x PVG120-1 proportional.
- Cooling: Bowman 2x FG80 + 2x EC80
- Pumps: 2x 147ccm PTO pumps
- Control System: 2x PHC-024, 24V
- Thruster control panel: 1 x PJC322-MCL2, throttle design
- Control System: S-Link
Passenger vessel, 26m
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Corsaire D' Emeraude (2019)
Martinez Constructions Navales, France
Two 26m GRP hull passenger vessels.
The Corsaire d’Emeraude (2019) serves the Chausey Islands and the West Coast towards Fort La Latte Castle and Cap-Fréhel (France).The Côte de granit rose is the latest sister ship, launched September 2020.
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- LOA: 26,3 m
- Beam: 7,5 m
- Draft: 1,9 m
- Capacity: 270 PAX
- Cruising speed: 19,5 knots
- Year built: 2019 + 2020
- Builder: MARTINEZ Constructions Navales, FR
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New Build
- Thrusters: 1x SAC520/386-C-4-V bowthruster
- 520kg nominal thrust level at continuous rating.
- 3x400V supply, vertical installation. Ø386mm tunnel.
- Control system: S-Link, 3 pcs PJC221 control panel
- Thrusters: 1x SAC520/386-C-4-V bowthruster
Passenger vessel, 25m
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Zefyros (2017)
Jet Craft, Greece
25-meter Passenger Vessel
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- LOA: 25 m
- Beam: 7 m
- Draft: 1,7 m
- Displacement: 65 ton
- Capacity: 150 PAX
- Cruising speed: 18,5 knots
- Year built: 2017
- Builder: Jet Craft, GR
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New Build
- Stabilizers: SPS92 – VF1350
- Integration with existing hydraulic thruster system.
- Control system: S-Link
Luxury charter yacht, 40m
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Riva Italia 1961
Fincantieri Riva, Italia / Horten Verft, Norway.
Regulations by Norwegian Maritime Authority.Classic 40m luxury charter yacht. Steel hull. Based in Oslo, Norway.
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- LOA: 40,2 m
- Beam: 6,3 m
- Draft: 1,8 m
- Capacity: 99 guests + 5 crew
- Cruising speed: 10-13 knots
- Displacement: 116 ton
- Tonnage: 190 ton GRT
- Built: 1961, Fincantieri Riva Trogoso Shipyard, IT
- Retrofit: 2019, Horten Verft, NO
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Retrofit
- Bow thruster: SH550/386TC-BA40 @ 500kg (hydraulic)
- Stern hruster: SH550/386TC-BA40 @ 500kg (hydraulic)
- Stabilizers: SPS94B-240 for aluminium hull
VF1650 Vector fins - Full hydraulic system
- Tank unit: TF190-PHC3
- Pumps: 2x 130ccm LS pumps on main engines
1x 95ccm LS pump on generator - 20L accumulator tank
- Valve support for 2x Thrusters, Anchor Winch, Crane.
- Oil coolers: Bowman FG100 + EC100.
- Brushless 24V ECI cooling pump.
- Control system: PHC3, S-Link
Passenger vessel, 24m
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Star of Doolin (2018)
Ocea, France
24m aluminium hull passenger vessel sailing between Doolin and the Aran Islands (Ireland)
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- LOA: 24 m
- Beam: 7 m
- Draft: 1,7 m
- Capacity: 200 PAX
- Cruising speed: 18,5 knots
- Year built: 2018
- Builder: OCEA, FR
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New Build
- Stabilizers: SPS67B-167 for aluminium hull
- VF1050 Vector fins
- Stand alone compact hydraulic system
- Tank unit: 10 4455B-W-01 HPU
- Pump: AC only. 5,5kW AC pump (integrated)
- Control system: PHC3, S-Link
Passenger vessels, 15-23m
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GS Marine
GS Marine Produksjon, Norway.
DNV +1A1 LC Passenger R3-E0 (on most vessels)49-75ft, 18-48 PAX passenger vessels. Sleipner test boat 57ft.
15 to 23m Passenger Vessels.
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- LOA: 49-75ft
- Capacity: 18-48 PAX (+8 pallet cargo)
- Yard: GS Marine Produksjon AS, Gursken, Norway
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New Build
- Thrusters: SH420, SH550 and SEP300
- Complete hydraulic systems with tank, valves and pumps.
- Steering system
- 8 of these vessels also have SPS55 / VF650 stabilizers optimized for cruising speed and low consumption
Passenger ferry, 15m
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Ole Bull (2019)
Måløy Verft. Norway.
Regulations by Norwegian Maritime Authority (<15m)
Composite catamaran. Electric powered passenger ferry operating the distance Buena – Lysøen (Ole Bull Museum) in Norway.
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- LOA: 15m
- B: 8m
- D: 1m
- Capacity: 49 PAX
- Speed: 10 knot
- Built: 2019
- Yard: Måløy Verft, NO
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New Build
- Bow thruster: SAC240/250-C-4L-H
- Low harmonics VFD (THD< 5 %)
- PJC211 control panel
- RCS-20E hand held remote
- S-link control system
Passenger ferry, 13m
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MF Lille Bjørn
Fåborg Værft, Denmark.
Regulations by Danish Maritime Authority (<15m).
Commercial passenger ferry operating in the area of South of Denmark between main Island and smaller Islands.
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- LOA: 12,5 m
- B: 4.25 m
- D: 2.0 m
- Capacity: 20 persons + crew
- Cruising speed: 14 knots
- Built: 1994, Fåborg Værft A/S, DK
- Retrofit: Fåborg Motorværksted, DK
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Retrofit
- Bow Thruster: SH240/250TC-U10 (hydraulic)
- Full hydraulic system
- Tank: 60 L floor tank
- Control System: PHC-3, 24V
- Thruster control panel: 1 x PJC221
- Control system: S-Link
Passenger ferry, 23m
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MS Hagbart Waage (1968/2017)
Kristiansund MekaniskeMS Hagbart Waage is a 75ft steel hull veteran that was built in 1968 and operated as Norwegian SAR vessel RS78 from ‘68 to ‘88.
She is now operating in a combination of marine research, charter, sightseeing and sport fishing. She is based on the beautiful Norwegian southern coastline, and carries a 100m ROV.
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- LOA: 23m
- B: 6m
- Displacement: 135 ton
- Capacity: 62 PAX
- Speed: 10 knot
- Built: 1968
- Retrofit: 2017
- Yard: Kristiansund Mekaniske, NO
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Retrofit
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Bowthruster: SH420/386TC-BA32 @ 420kg (hydraulic)
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Stabilizers: SPS93 with VF1650 Vector fins
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Full hydraulic system.
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Tank unit TF60-PHC024
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51ccm Load sense control pump on AUX engine (1500 RPM)
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Oil coolers: Bowman FG80 + EC80.
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230V cooling water pump.
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Control system: PHC024, S-Link. PJC321-L proportional control panel
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Passenger ferry, 30m
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M/S Medstraum
Fjellstrand, Norway.
“Medstraum” is the world’s first fully electric and zero emission Fast Ferry classed in accordance with the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Crafts (HSC Code).
The vessel is built by Fjellstrand in Norway and is operated by Kolombus in the Stavanger surroundings, Norway.
“Medstraum” received the “Ship of the Year” award at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg in September 2022. She carries 2x 550 kW electric engines and 1524 kWh batteries with a charge capacity of 2300 kW.
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- LOA: 30 m
- B: 9 m
- Tonnage: 260 GT
- Capacity: 147 PAX + 3 crew
- Service speed: 23 knots (max 27)
- Year built: 2022
- Builder: Fjellstrand, NO
- Build no: NB1700
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New build
- Bow thrusters: 2x SAC700/412-C-X02.
- 700kg continuous thrust in ø412mm alu tunnels.
- 690V DC power voltage.
- Sleipner S-link control system
- 2x PJC421-LF90-DNV proportional control panels.
- VDRI interface for Voyage Data Recorder
- Bow thrusters: 2x SAC700/412-C-X02.
Passenger catamaran, 45m
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M/S Elsa Laula Renberg
Brødrene Aa, Norway.
Passenger catamaran built in carbon fibre.
Operator: Boreal Sjø. Operating in northern Norway
Previous thrusters and hydraulic systems are replaced with Sleipner equipment.
(This is just an example out of many similar projects with Brødrene Aa. See www.braa.no/)
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- LOA: 44,2 m
- B: 10,8 m
- Tonnage: 583 GRT
- Capacity: 220 PAX, 8T cargo / 16 pallet fridge
- Cruising speed: 32 knots
- Year built: 2019
- Builder: Brødrene Aa, NO
- Build no: 296
- Refit: 2021
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Retrofit
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Bow Thrusters: 4 x SH400/300TC-BA23 (hydraulic)
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2x Full hydraulic system
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Tank: 2x TF120-PHC3, floor mounted tank, 120L
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Danfoss PVG control valves for Thrusters + Cargo Hatch.
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Support for 2x Crane + MOB davit + Anchor winch
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Cooling: 2x Bowman EC100 + 2x FG80 oil coolers (drain + return).
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Pumps: 2x 130ccm PTO pump. LS control.
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Control System: 2x PHC-3 S-link controllers.
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Thruster control: custom foot switch control system via GW-1 CANbus gateway.
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Passenger catamaran, 45m
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M/S Regine Normann
Brødrene Aa, Norway.
Passenger catamaran built in carbon fiber.
Operator: Boreal Sjø. Operating in northern Norway.
Previous thrusters and hydraulic systems are replaced with Sleipner equipment.
(This is an example of many similar projects with Brødrene Aa. See www.braa.no/) -
- LOA: 44,2 m
- B: 10,8 m
- Tonnage: 583 GRT
- Capacity: 220 PAX, 8T cargo / 16 pallet fridge
- Cruising speed: 32 knots
- Year built: 2019
- Builder: Brødrene Aa, NO
- Build no: 297
- Refit: 2021
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Retrofit
- Bow Thrusters: 4 x SH400/300TC-BA23 @ 400kg nom. thrust.
- 2x Full hydraulic system
- Tank: 2x TF120-PHC3, floor mounted tank, 120L
- Danfoss PVG control valves for Thrusters + Cargo Hatch.
- Support for 2x Crane + MOB davit + Anchor winch
- Cooling: 2x Bowman EC100 + 2x FG80 oil coolers (drain + return).
- Pumps: 2x 130ccm PTO pump. LS control.
- Control System: 2x PHC-3 S-link controllers.
- Thruster control: custom foot switch control system via GW-1 CANbus gateway.
Passenger ferry, 42m
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M/S Legacy of The Fjords
Brødrene Aa, Norway.
Fully electric sightseeing vessel delivered to “The Fjords” in 2020. Operates the world heritage fjord route between Flåm and Gudvangen, Norway.
The catamaran is built in carbon fibre and carries 2x 450 kW electric engines and 1800 kWh batteries that can be fully charged in around 20 minutes.
(This is just an example out of many similar projects with Brødrene Aa. See www.braa.no/)
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- LOA: 42,5 m
- B: 15,2 m
- Tonnage: 770 GRT
- Capacity: 400 PAX
- Cruising speed: 16 knots
- Year built: 2020
- Builder: Brødrene Aa, NO
- Build no: 300
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New build
- Bow Thrusters: 2 x SAC450/386-C-5-X0
- 450kg continuous thrust
- Stern Thrusters: 2 x SAC400/300-C-5-X01
- 400kg continuous thrust
- Custom control system and VFDs
- Bow Thrusters: 2 x SAC450/386-C-5-X0
Passenger ferry, 30m
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M/S Sigrid Sigurdsdotter
Brødrene Aa, Norway.
Passenger catamaran built in carbon fibre.
Operator: Torghatten Trafikkselskap
Operating in northern Norway
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- LOA: 30,8 m
- B: 8,3 m
- Draught: 1,3 m
- Tonnage: 268 GT (785 T DWT)
- Capacity: 95 PAX + cargo
- Cruising speed: 26 knots
- Year built: 2021
- Builder: Brødrene Aa, NO
- Build no: 306
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New build
- Bow Thrusters:
- 4 x SH400/300TC-BA23 @ 400kg nom. thrust.
- 2x Full hydraulic system
- Tank: 2x TF120-PHC3, floor mounted tank, 120L
- Danfoss PVG control valves for Thrusters, Sprinkler Pump, Fire Pump, Cargo Hatch, Anchor Winch. Additional support for Crane.
- Redundant crossover supply for Sprinkler Pump
- Cooling: 2x Bowman EC100 + 2x FG80 oil coolers (drain + return).
- Pumps: 2x 130 ccm PTO pump. LS control.
1x 10 ccm 230VAC powered pump. 3kW. LS control. - Control System: 2x PHC-3 S-link controllers.
- Thruster control: custom foot switch control system via GW-1 CANbus gateway.
- Bow Thrusters:
Passenger ferry, 38m
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M/S Hollendaren
Brødrene Aa, Norway.
Passenger catamaran with car deck with room for a 19m truck or 8 cars. The vessel is built of carbon fiber. Operated in northern Norway by Troms and Finnmark County Municipalities. The vessel will travel in rough water and is approved to operate at wave heights up to 4 meters, with both heavy loads and passengers on board.
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- LOA: 38 m
- Capacity: 73 PAX, 8 cars + cargo
- Cruising speed: 26 knots
- Year built: 2021
- Builder: Brødrene Aa, NO
- Build no: 303
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New build
- Bow Thrusters:
- 4 x SH400/300TC-BA23 @ 400kg nom. thrust.
- 2x Full hydraulic system
- Tank: 2x TF120-PHC3, floor mounted tank, 120L
- Danfoss PVG control valves for Thrusters, Cargo Hatch, Foam
- Pump System, MOB Davit. Additional support for Crane.
- Redundant crossover supply for Foam Pump System.
- Cooling: 2x Bowman EC100 + 2x FG80 oil coolers (drain + return).
- Pumps: 2x 145 ccm PTO pump. LS control.
- Control System: 2x PHC-3 S-link controllers.
- Thruster control: custom foot switch control system via GW-1 CANbus gateway.
- Bow Thrusters: