Bergen Engines Powers Sustainable Maritime Future with New Hybrid Stern Trawler Contract for Havbryn AS

Bergen Engines Powers Sustainable Maritime Future with New Hybrid Stern Trawler Contract for Havbryn AS

(IN BRIEF) Bergen Engines has been contracted to supply a hybrid propulsion engine for Havbryn AS’s new stern trawler, highlighting advancements in maritime sustainability. The vessel, set for delivery in 2026, will feature state-of-the-art technology to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

(PRESS RELEASE) BERGEN, 28-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Bergen Engines has secured a significant contract with VARD to supply a state-of-the-art Bergen B33:45L9P propulsion engine for Havbryn AS’s newest stern trawler. This vessel, designed under VARD’s renowned 8 02 blueprint, will operate using a cutting-edge hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, aimed at minimizing both fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

The B33:45L9P engine, developed through extensive collaboration with maritime experts, is recognized for its efficiency, reliability, and adaptability. It not only meets current IMO Tier II and Tier III compliance standards but is also future-proofed for alternative fuels, including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), and has undergone testing for other sustainable fuels like FAME and Methanol, with ongoing research into Ammonia compatibility.

Key highlights of the new vessel include an 80.4-meter length, an ice-strengthened hull, and an advanced processing factory, all designed to maximize resource utilization. The trawler, scheduled for delivery in Q3 2026, will also feature Vard Electro’s SeaQ Energy Storage and Bridge systems, further enhancing its fuel efficiency and operational performance. The hull will be constructed in Romania, with final outfitting and delivery in Norway.

ABOUT BERGEN ENGINES
Bergen Engines produces medium-speed liquid and gas fueled engines and generator sets are supplied to a broad range of land-based, commercial marine, and naval applications. The Bergen name is a watchword for quality and reliability in its field.

The tradition of engineering in Bergen, Norway, dates to 1855 when the original company Bergen Mekaniske Verksted (BMV) was founded. In 1946, the company built its first diesel engine and has since commissioned over 7,500 of its iconic liquid and gas fueled engines. Around half of them are still in operation today; such is the quality and reliability of a Bergen engine.

Formerly Rolls-Royce Bergen Engines, on 31st December 2021, the company became part of the privately owned British engineering group, Langley Holdings plc.

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