Brunvoll Mar-El has signed a contract as system integrator and provider of electrical propulsion systems for a zero-emission catamaran ferry.
The combined passenger and vehicle vessel is in build with Oma Baatbyggeri, known for the design and construction of lightweight catamarans for passenger and car ferry operations. Commissioned by Rødne Fjord Cruise, the ferry will operate in the stunning Lysefjorden, Norway, with delivery set for June 2026.
The delivery from Brunvoll includes full system integration through the Triton Electric & Hybrid solution, featuring the Triton CPP controllable pitch propeller control system, the Triton SG steering gear control system, and the Triton EMS energy management system. The package also comprises inverters, a dual DC grid, and a DC shore connection. In addition, the scope of supply includes a battery system, propulsion motors, and generators.
The vessel will operate on the scenic route between Lauvvik and Lysebotn in Lysefjorden on a long-term contract with Kolombus AS. Designed to carry 97 passengers and up to 12 vehicles, the vessel features a 2.7 MW battery system enabling quiet, zero-emission operation at speeds up to 18 knots.
"This is a good example of how Norwegian-built technology supports sustainable maritime transport and it’s great to see Brunvoll systems onboard a vessel like this. We appreciate the trust placed in us and look forward to contributing to reliable and environmentally friendly operations in Lysefjorden,” says Birger Gauslå, Vice President Sales & Marketing at Brunvoll Mar-El.
Rødne is Norway’s largest family-owned express boat operator has three business areas: Rødne Trafikk and Rødne Ambulanse provide scheduled passenger and ambulance boat services to island communities along the west coast of Norway. Rødne Fjord Cruise offers scenic fjord experiences from Stavanger, Bergen, and Tromsø to corporate clients, locals, and tourists from around the world.
Oma Baatbyggeri AS is a family-owned shipyard established in 1909, located in Leirvik on the island of Stord, Norway. With over 70 years of experience with aluminium, Oma Baatbyggeri has established itself as a valued contributor to the development of green maritime transport and forward-looking solutions for sea-based mobility.
