Press Release – Newbuild for Tronds Marine Service
Tronds Marine Service will put into operation a new hybrid workboat currently under construction in Poland.
The vessel is scheduled for delivery in March 2026.
The vessel is designed by ProGreen at Fitjar and has a total length of 28.7 meters. It is being built to top specifications, with excellent and modern facilities for the crew. Onboard there are six single cabins and two double cabins, and the boat is equipped with a powerful battery pack of 1445 kWh for hybrid operation. The deck is outfitted with three heavy-duty cranes, and the vessel has a bollard pull of 20 tons.
Tronds Marine Service will be responsible for management and operation of the vessel, including technical management and crew. The vessel will have a crew of eight persons on rotation and will be chartered by Alsaker Fjordbruk, who will operate it within their business area.
We are grateful for the trust placed in our company and are looking forward to receiving the newbuild and putting it into operation. This trust is a recognition of our competent organization as a whole and opens new opportunities for the company, as well as exciting tasks for our employees, says CEO Kjartan Mehammer.
Unique competence and a strong market
Tronds Marine Service holds unique expertise, both at sea and onshore, and offers a wide range of services within maritime operations. This includes tailor-made and innovative solutions for complex projects, as well as execution of simpler charter assignments.
So far this year, we can report a strong market and high activity for our tugs, floating crane, barges, and MultiCat. The tugs have carried out projects along the entire Norwegian coast, as well as voyages to England, Denmark, and Jan Mayen. Our MultiCat “Tronds Flex” has served both the aquaculture sector and industry at large, proving to be a versatile tool across multiple market segments. The floating crane “Tronds Lift 8”, with a lifting capacity of 400 tons, has completed numerous exciting projects from Tromsø in the north to Stavanger in the south.
We are pleased with this fleet renewal and emphasize our ambition to be an important and long-term partner within the maritime industry.
Tronds Marine Service AS had a turnover of NOK 240 million in 2024, with an operating profit of NOK 40 million. The company’s motto is to deliver reliable solutions. With a total of 43 highly qualified employees, we provide tailor-made solutions within maritime operations.