Frøy has signed a contract with Murueta Shipyard in northern Spain for the construction of a wellboat designed to improve fish welfare, biosecurity and energy efficiency.
The boat is expected to be delivered in the autumn of 2027. It was designed in close collaboration with Salt Ship Design and will come with a fish handling package from MMC First Process.
"With a length of 87.7 metres, a width of 20.6 metres and a cargo volume of 4,500 cubic metres, this boat represents a combination of proven technology and innovative approaches," said Frøy.
"A key technology choice is the new well circulation system, which is far more energy-efficient than traditional solutions," added Kristian Reiten, CTO at Frøy.
"Through a reduction in the amount of pipes, optimisation of the pipe routes, as well as a lower lifting height, Frøy has managed to combine better water quality for the fish with lower energy consumption."
The boat is prepared for future energy sources, with a modular design that can be adapted to both hybrid technology and alternative fuel solutions.
"We have prioritised a data-driven approach to achieve lower emissions and more energy-efficient operations. Analysis of data from our existing vessels under different operating conditions has helped us to choose the most optimal solutions," said Reiten.
Frøy has also emphasised high cyber security. The boat will be the first in the world with notation Cyber Secure (+), which ensures a high level of IT security. It also features notation Fish Carrier (Live) and DP1 notation for dynamic positioning.