Rolls-Royce Will Provide Fish Transporter Vessel

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won its first order for a new ship developed specifically for transporting live fish. Norwegian ship owner Sølvtrans AS, the world’s largest transporter of live fish, is the first customer for this vessel.
In order to transport live fish efficiently and in a healthy condition, customers require spacious, temperature-controlled tanks in the hold of the ship. This new, specifically-tailored design makes that possible.

The new Rolls-Royce NVC 386 design incorporates the Group’s latest developments in hull design to ensure fuel efficiency, cost-effective operations and stability. The vessel features an advanced diesel-electric propulsion system, including two Bergen C 6 diesel engines and a hybrid shaft generator, which significantly reduces energy consumption on board.

Considerable emphasis has been placed on the living quarters and working environment for the crew.  In order to enhance crew comfort during long periods at sea, the NVC 386 features eight single cabins, a fitness centre and a sauna.

The vessel will be built at the Zamakona shipyard in Spain with expected delivery in mid 2013.