Brunvoll delivers first DP system to the Norwegian Sea Rescue Society
August 17, 2026By Seawork Press FP
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Brunvoll has delivered a dynamic positioning system to the largest rescue vessel ever built for the Norwegian Sea Rescue Society.
The new vessel, which will be stationed in Mehamn, features Brunvoll's DP0 system, which allows it to hold position in tough conditions, while Mar-El supplies the propulsion control system.
Installation and commissioning were carried out on board by a dedicated Brunvoll team, working closely with the crew and with support staff ashore.
Commissioning involved extensive testing of the interfaces to the propulsion system, thrusters, sensors and position references. The mathematical model behind the DP system was adjusted and refined to deliver stable positioning.
“This is a vessel built for high speed, up to 30 knots, and that makes it particularly challenging to tune for DP operations. Small changes in propeller pitch produce an immediate response, so holding the vessel steady calls for a high degree of precision,” says Dag Sverre Grønmyr, VP Engineering and Autonomy at Brunvoll.
“This is an exciting project for us. Delivering to the largest rescue vessel ever built for RS, and at the same time supplying our first DP system to RS, makes this an important reference for us going forward. It was also the crew's first experience of working with a DP system, and the feedback so far has been positive. They find the system easy to use, and it leaves room for further refinement.”
Additional follow-up and fine-tuning on board is planned to get the most out of the system before the vessel enters full service.
