Brunvoll will supply essential systems for a new hybrid ferry, improving both capacity and sustainability on a key Norwegian route.
Scheduled for delivery in 2026, the ferry is being constructed by Western Baltija Shipbuilding for Torghatten Nord and will operate between Svolvær and Skutvik in Lofoten, Norway.
Designed by The Norwegian Ship Design Company, the 73.3-metre-long vessel, with a beam of 14.3 metres, will accommodate 50 cars and 199 passengers. Equipped with a 3600-kWh battery capacity, the ferry will operate on electric power between Svolvær and Skrova, and in hybrid mode during the summer to Skutvik, significantly reducing NOx and CO2 emissions.
Brunvoll’s supply includes two pulling azimuth thrusters, an Auto Crossing system, a remote Condition Monitoring System, and a bridge-to-blade control system (BruCon PTC), ensuring efficient and reliable operation.
“Our goal is to build a hybrid vessel that operates electrically over shorter distances and in hybrid mode over longer routes, contributing to lower emissions across our operations,” says Eirik Olsen, Operational Director at Torghatten Nord.
“We are proud to support this project with our advanced propulsion and autonomy solutions,” says Nils Arne Øksenvåg, Sales Manager at Brunvoll.
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 1.5 billion NOK in 2023.
