The propulsion systems are diesel-electric systems with total power of 4400 kW. This is divided into two controllable pitch propellers in nozzles that are driven by two electric motors connected to two Scana reduction gears. The vessels will be built at STX OSV Braila Shipyard in Romania, and completed at a STX OSV shipyard in Norway. The equipment will be delivered in May, August and October 2012. The end customer is Aker Seafood ASA, Norway.
Scana says it is proud to be a partner with STX and Aker Seafoods, who are both players with modern design and technology focus. Scana has extensive experience in supplying propulsion systems for fishing vessels, and is an experienced supplier of modern and sophisticated propulsion systems.
"The contract confirms Scana's position as a leading supplier of advanced propulsion systems. The market for most types of sophisticated vessels tends toward environmentally friendly vessels with good flexibility in operating solutions, providing a great potential for Scana's product portfolio," says CEO Rolf Roverud.