Norwegian company Brunvoll has signed a contract with VARD for the delivery of an extensive propulsion and manoeuvring system for Dong Fang Offshore’s new offshore subsea construction vessel (OSCV).
Brunvoll’s delivery for the vessel consists of two azimuth propulsion thrusters, two well-mounted tunnel thrusters and a retractable azimuth thruster.
The scope also includes Brunvoll’s propulsion and thruster control system, BruCon PTC.
“We have great confidence in Brunvoll,” said DFO chief executive Polin Chen. “We expect excellent service, strong performance, and long-term reliability from their thrusters throughout the operational life of our new OSCV.
“At the same time, we hope this will be the first of many Brunvoll thrusters installed across our future fleet.”
The vessel is a VARD 3 39 design and will have an overall length of 121 metres and the capacity to house a 130-strong crew in 90 cabins.
The vessel is scheduled to be delivered to Taiwan-based Dong Fang Offshore in the second quarter of 2027.
Brunvoll’s vice president of sales Bernt Rune Riksfjord said: “We are excited to continue our strong collaboration with VARD, contributing to the advanced capabilities of Dong Fang Offshore’s new OSCV.
“We are grateful for the trust Dong Fang Offshore has placed in Brunvoll’s solutions, and we look forward to supporting them throughout the vessel’s lifetime.
“This project exemplifies Brunvoll’s vision of being ‘trusted worldwide’, by delivering reliable and efficient propulsion and manoeuvring solutions tailored for demanding offshore operations.”