Havbryn named in Ålesund - VARD-built stern trawler marks a new chapter for Havbryn AS

The 80.4-metre vessel is based on VARD’s proven VARD 8 02 design and replaces the previous Havbryn from 2013 which was built in Turkey. Designed for semi-pelagic and bottom-trawling operations, the vessel combines efficient fishing, high product quality and reduced environmental footprint.

We are proud and delighted to put our new vessel into operation. We would like to thank VARD and its employees, whose expertise and ability to deliver have made us feel well looked after throughout an excellent process. The vessel was delivered on time, and the naming ceremony both marks the completion of the project and the beginning of a new era for us.

Astrid Strand, Chief Executive Officer of Havbryn AS.

Havbryn AS is a part of Strand Rederi, one of Norway’s largest family-owned fishing boat companies. The new vessel underlines the company’s continued investment in future-oriented fisheries and reinforces VARD’s strong position in advanced fishing vessels for Norwegian owners.

Built for the future

Together with its owner Fincantieri Group, VARD combines local shipbuilding expertise, close customer collaboration and a global industrial platform to design and produce tailor-made, future-ready vessels that bring together advanced design, green technology and reliable project execution.

On board, Havbryn features an ice-strengthened hull, hybrid diesel-electric propulsion, Vard Electro’s SeaQ Energy Storage System, and an advanced H/G processing factory. Spacious cargo areas for refrigerated and frozen products, together with ensilage tanks for biomass processing ashore, are designed to maximize use of every catch.

Crew welfare has also been given high priority, with modern living quarters, architect-designed public spaces, day and mess rooms, a gym and cabins designed for comfort during demanding operations at sea delivered by Vard Interiors.

Seaonics has delivered a premium winch and crane package especially designed for safe and efficient deck handling in harsh conditions. During shooting or paying out wire all winches regenerate power back to the SeaQ Energy Storage System to reduce the power consumption in operation.

Havbryn is a strong VARD product and a vessel we are truly proud of. The design comes from Vard Design in Ålesund, with key deliveries from Vard Electro, Vard Interiors and Seaonics. Together with Havbryn AS, we have developed a future-oriented fishing vessel — and the project also creates important value for the Norwegian maritime supplier network.

 Frode Klokk, Yard Director at Vard Brattvaag which has delivered the vessel.

Delivered on time

The hull was built at Vard Shipyards Romania – Braila, before final outfitting, commissioning, testing and delivery from Vard Brattvaag in Norway. The project is delivered on time and has brought together VARD’s integrated value chain, including design, electro, interior, piping- and deck-handling expertise.

About VARD
VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. Headquartered in Norway and with approximately 9,000 employees, VARD operates shipbuilding facilities in Norway, Romania, Brazil, and Vietnam. Through its specialized subsidiaries, VARD develops power and automation systems, deck handling equipment, and vessel accommodation solutions, and provides design and engineering services to the global maritime industry.  

VARD’s long shipbuilding traditions, cutting-edge innovation and technology coupled with its global operations and track record in constructing complex and highly customized vessels have earned it recognition from industry players and enabled it to build strong relationships with its customers.  

Fincantieri Oil & Gas S.p.A, a wholly owned subsidiary of FINCANTIERI S.p.A. Headquartered in Trieste, Italy, is majority shareholder of VARD with around 98 % of the shares. FINCANTIERI is one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, the only player active in all high complexity marine industry sectors. The Group is a global leader in the construction of cruise ships and naval and offshore vessels and stands out for its extensive experience in the development of underwater solutions, thanks to its integrated industrial structure capable of managing and coordinating all activities related to the commercial, defense, and dual-use sectors. With over 230 years of history and more than 7,000 ships built, Fincantieri today has a production network of 18 shipyards operating worldwide and over 24,000 employees.