First fishing vessel with pulling azimuth propulsion from Brunvoll

Leinebris AS has chosen Brunvoll pulling azimuth propulsion for their new vessel. The vessel will be outfitted with innovations from several suppliers and will be equipped for longline, net and seiner fishing.

To choose Brunvoll as propulsion supplier was easy based on previous experiences. We are confident that we will be well taken care of, Åge Uran, Chairman of Leinebris

The new "M/S Leinebris" will like the existing vessel from 2015, also be outfitted with Brunvoll propulsion and thruster systems. The new vessel will have a PU115 pulling azimuth thruster for propulsion and an AR63 retractable combi azimuth thruster for maneuvering. The combi thruster functions as a tunnel thruster in retracted position. The delivery also includes the control system; BruCon PTC and BruCon JS, with Position Hold and Brunvoll’s innovative Fishpilot system.

Leinebris AS continues the good cooperation with the ship designer (Skipsteknisk AS), shipyard (Tersan Shipyard Inc.) and supplier of propulsion and maneuvering (Brunvoll). The choice of propulsion solution is a result of a long-standing collaboration between the shipowner, shipdesigner and Brunvoll.

"To choose Brunvoll as propulsion supplier was easy based on previous experiences. We are confident that we will be well taken care of. The experiences with retractable azimuth thrusters in the current Leinebris led us to choose it for the new build as well, and the solution with a pulling azimuth thruster for propulsion has been of interest to us for many years. We have emphasized environmental impact and maneuverability, and believe that this will be a good system, especially with longline, net, and seiner on the same vessel", says Åge Uran, Chairman of Leinebris AS.

The new «M/S Leinebris».
Emphasis on energy-efficiency and development of a flexible platform for longline, net and seiner fishing has been the focus during the design process.
Illustration: Skipsteknisk AS

Brunvoll’spulling azimuth thruster. Illustration: Brunvoll

Pulling azimuth thruster has been used for many years in other vessel segments. “M/S Leinebris” will become the first fishing vessel outfitted with a single pulling azimuth thruster for propulsion from Brunvoll.

"The solution with a pulling azimuth and a retractable azimuth thruster has been chosen based on simulations performed against other conventional solutions. The results show that this combination is ideal in accordance with the operational profile and the area of operation, while providing a flexible and redundant platform", says Tore Sæten Opsvik, Skipsteknisk AS.

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The new vessel will be equipped with Brunvoll control system with Joystick and the new Fishpilot. Fishpilot is a system with dedicated functions for deployment and hauling of longline. During handling of the longline, the speed and direction of the vessel are automatically kept even under harsh environmental conditions. The vessel follows a selected route and speed. This will help ensure a favorable application of bait to the line during deployment, and the system will during hauling contribute to energy optimization, reduced fish loss and less wear and tear on the fishing gear.

"Brunvoll's ability to deliver a more complete package with both propulsion and a control system with Fishpilot is important and useful for us", says Åge Uran, Chairman of Leinebris As.