BioMar Norway has signed a long-term partnership agreement for the construction and operation of a new feed vessel, marking a major investment in the company’s logistics infrastructure and a new collaboration with ship owner Egil Ulvan Rederi.
The vessel will strengthen BioMar’s ability to deliver fish feed reliably along Norway’s coastline as the aquaculture industry continues to grow.
“Norwegian aquaculture is in continuous development, and we must ensure that our logistics solutions evolve with our customers’ needs,” said Håvard Yngve Jørgensen, managing director of BioMar Norway. “With this vessel we strengthen efficiency, capacity, flexibility and delivery reliability, so that we are well positioned to meet the industry’s future needs.”
The modern carrier will feature hybrid propulsion technology that combines electric and diesel-mechanical drive systems, reducing energy consumption across different operating conditions. A battery system will further cut fuel use during unloading at fish farms and while docked at port.
Egil Ulvan Rederi will own and operate the approximately 75-meter vessel, which can carry roughly 4,000 tonnes of feed. The ship design was developed through cooperation between the company and The Norwegian Ship Design Company.
“We are proud to have been chosen as a partner for this project,” said Arild Hoff, CEO of Egil Ulvan Rederi. “Together we will develop an efficient solution that meets the demanding requirements for logistics and operations in the aquaculture industry.”
The vessel’s dynamic positioning equipment is designed for energy-efficient operation with low noise levels, an important consideration for minimizing disturbance to fish near net pens. The ship will also connect to shore power at BioMar’s factories, further reducing emissions.
Construction will take place at Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry in China, with the vessel scheduled to enter service in the second quarter of 2029.
Additional features include a 120-tonne heavy-lift crane, side port access, elevators and a long-reach discharge boom for efficient loading and unloading operations.
