Kongsberg to design low-emission live carrier for Sølvtrans

Kongsberg Maritime has entered into a NOK70 million (US$8.27 million) contract with Norwegian shipyard Myklebust Verft to design and equip a new live fish carrier for local fish transportation company Sølvtrans.

The vessel will have a transport capacity of 5,000 cubic metres and will be capable of operations with reduced emissions. It will also have a comprehensive Kongsberg equipment package, which includes Promas propulsion, generators, thrusters, electrical systems, and automation.

The vessel will be the eighth live fish carrier to be designed by Kongsberg for Sølvtrans.