4x Icelandic shipowners, Bygg nr. 891-896 & 899 ved Vard Aukra & Brattvaag, VARD 8 08 "Vestmannaey/Bergey/Hardbakur/Vördur/Áskell/Steinunn/Þinganes"

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VARD SECURES CONTRACTS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEVEN STERN TRAWLERS

Singapore, 3 December 2017 – Vard Holdings Limited (“VARD”), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that it has secured contracts for the design and construction of seven stern trawlers for four Icelandic shipowners: Bergur-Huginn, Utgerdarfelag Akureyringa, Gjögur and Skinney-Thinganes. The total contract value is approximately NOK 700 million.
Together, VARD and the four shipowners have developed a new concept for seven stern trawlers for fishing operations in Iceland. The vessels, measuring 29 by 12 meters, will be constructed and outfitted by Vard Aukra in Norway for deliveries in 2019.

The stern trawlers of VARD 8 08 design reflect our strong focus on safe operations, efficiency in cargo handling, as well as crew’s wellbeing. Each vessel will have a large trawl deck with electric permanent magnet motor-driven trawl winches, a twin screw mechanical propulsion system for efficient and fuel-saving operations, large propellers and rudders to ensure smooth operations in harsh environments and safe handling of the fishing gear. The vessels will have a refrigerated cargo hold with a capacity of 240 cubic meters and a fish processing area. In addition, they will be equipped with high-quality accommodation fittings for a crew of 13 people.

The first two vessels will be delivered to Bergur-Huginn in Q1 and Q2 2019. These vessels will replace the two they currently have in their fleet. Mr. Gunnþór Ingvason, CEO of Sildarvinnslan and its subsidiary Bergur-Huginn, commented: “We chose to go with VARD for this project as we believe that it is greatly advantageous to work with a company with deep expertise in both ship design and shipbuilding. The past and current generations of Icelandic fishermen have had excellent experience working with Norwegian yards, and we look forward to the cooperation with VARD.” Sildarvinnslan was established back in 1957, and is today a major player in the Icelandic fishing industry.

The third vessel will be delivered to Utgerdarfelag Akureyringa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samherji, a leading seafood company in Iceland. Samherji is a vertically integrated seafood company, with a powerful fleet and modern land-based plants. The trawler for Utgerdarfelag Akureyringa is expected to be ready for fishing operations in Q2 2019. Mr. Torsteinn Mar Baldvinsson, CEO of Samherji, commented: “Over the last few years, we have built a strong relationship with VARD. Together, we have specially developed these new trawlers according to our requirements and objectives. We have high expectations for our new vessel, and believe it will strengthen our fishing operations in Iceland.”

The fourth and fifth vessels are contracted by Gjøgur, a 70-year-old fishing company based in Iceland. Gjøgur will also replace two of their existing vessels with VARD’s vessels, scheduled for delivery in Q2 and Q3 2019. Mr. Ingi Jóhann Guðmundsson, CEO of Gjøgur, commented: “Gjøgur remains committed to providing high-quality products and a safe working environment for our employees. We believe this project will bring value to both VARD and the Icelandic companies involved.”

Skinney-Thinganes will take delivery of the sixth and seventh vessels in Q3 and Q4 2019 respectively. With 70 years of experience in fishing, the company controls quotas of several fishing stocks and operates a diversified and strong fleet of eight vessels. The company believes in endorsing responsible fisheries and quality products, and practicing good business relations. Mr. Aðalsteinn Ingólfsson, CEO in Skinney-Thinganes, commented: “We are proud to be a part of this innovative initiative to renew our trawler fleet in Iceland, and we trust that VARD will deliver great vessels for our company and crew.”
Mr. Roy Reite, CEO and Executive Director of VARD, commented: “We are pleased to welcome our new customers from Iceland, and are honoured to be chosen as the partner for this unique collaboration of Icelandic seafood companies. The contracts are in line with VARD’s strategy of expanding our product range, and we are confident that our highly experienced shipbuilders at Vard Aukra will deliver quality products that meet our customers’ expectations.”

The Vard Aukra yard was established in 1949, and is well known for its deliveries of fishing vessels, ferries, offshore vessels and other highly specialized vessels. In recent years, Vard Aukra has developed among others a new portfolio ranging from service boats, barges and operation platforms, to large fish feed carriers and live fish carriers for the aquaculture and fisheries industry.

The contract has been entered into in the ordinary course of business of the Company. It is not expected to have any material impact on the earnings per share or the net tangible assets per share of the Company for the current financial year. None of the Directors and the controlling shareholders of the Company have any interest, direct or indirect, in the above contract.

VARD 8 08
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Stern trawlers | Overall length: 29 m | Breadth: 12 m | Designed by Vard Design in Norway
 
Namna på desse sju ved Vard Aukra av VARD 8 08 design blir:

Bnr. 891 Bergur-Huginn - "Vestmannaey"
Bnr. 892 Bergur-Huginn - "Bergey"
Bnr. 893 Utgerdarfelag Akureyringa - "Hardbakur"
Bnr. 894 Gjøgur - "Vörður"
Bnr. 895 Gjøgur - "Askell"
Bnr. 896 Skinney-Thinganes - "Steinunn"
Bnr. 899 Skinney-Thinganes - "Thinganes"
 
Kordan går det med desse, er den første bnr. 891 "Vestmannaey" sjøsatt på Aukra?

Om så er, noken som har bilder?
 
The first of a series of innovative new trawlers being built in Norway for Icelandic companies has been launched at Vard’s Aukra yard.

According to Bergur-Huginn fleet manager Guðmundur Alfreðsson, Vestmannaey was brought out of the construction hall and lifted onto a barge, which was then towed to deeper water before being submerged, leaving the new trawler afloat.
The 29 metre Vestmannaey’s twin 400hp Yanmar main engines are expected to be started for the first time on 5th or 7th of May.
‘The 6th of May is a Monday, and starting them up for the first time on a Monday is out of the question,’ he said.

Delivery is expected to take place on the 2nd of July, with sister vessel Bergey expected to be launched in August, with a trawler for Útgerðarfélag Akureyringa also being built alongside Vestmannaey and Bergey, with the rest of the series to follow over the next year.
The new fresher trawlers have a 29 metre overall length, with a 12 metre beam and have fishroom capacity for around 80 tonnes of ice fish. Accommodation is for up to 13 on board. The trawlers also feature the latest generation of electrical winches and power management systems.

Kilde: https://fiskerforum.com/vestmannaey-afloat/

"Vestmannaey" on the barge, ready to be floated off.
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Image: Síldarvinnslan
 
Forstår det slik at Vard Vung Tau i Vietnam bygger flere av desse skroga, og at det har allerede komt en lastbåt til Aukra med skrog derifra?
 
Glimrende, takk for link til Gjøgur sine Facebook sider

Så skroga til følgande tre byggast i Norge:
891 - "Vestmannaey"
892 - "Bergey"
893 - "Hardbakur"

...mens skroga til dessse fire kommer fra Vietnam:
894 - "Vördur"
895 - "Áskell"
896 - "Steinunn"
899 - "Þinganes"
 
Hvilken av desse sju ligger i Brattvågen for utrustning - Ser ut til å være "Vördur" og "Áskell" ut fra desse bildene, fleire?
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Begge foto: Freyr Njálsson
 
Eksportkreditt med 500 millioner til 6 nye islandske trålere fra Vard, Aukra

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Vard Aukra skal bygge seks nye islandske trålere med finansiering fra Eksportkreditt. Foto Kjell Stian Bunes, Vard.

Eksportkreditt Norge finansierer seks islandske hekktrålere fra Vard Aukra.

Det islandske rederiet Bergur-Huginn har i dag fått utstedt et lån fra Export Credit Norway i forbindelse med levering av Vestmannaey-hekktråleren fra Vard Aukra i Norge. Ytterligere fem lån, for fem identiske skip, vil bli utbetalt til islandske rederier i de kommende månedene.

Leveransen av Vestmannaey trawler er den første av syv identiske fartøy bestilt fra Vards verft i Aukra, Norge. Kjøperne er et konsortium som består av fire islandske fiskeriselskaper. De seks resterende fartøyene forventes levert i andre halvdel av 2019.
Eksportkreditt Norge vil yte eksportfinansiering til seks av de syv hekktrålerne, til et samlet lånebeløp på ca 500 millioner kroner, med den islandske banken Landsbankinn som garantist for lånene.

Rederne som skal bruke finansiering fra Export Credit Norway er Bergur-Huginn, Skinney-Thinganes og Gjögur, som har bestilt to trålere hver. Eieren av det syvende skipet har sikret finansiering andre steder.

-Godt gjort av Vard Aukra
-Godt gjort til Vard Aukra som har sikret denne verdifulle nybyggingskontrakten med syv fartøy sier direktør Olav E. Rygg i Eksportkreditt. Verftet har tydeligvis imponert det islandske rederikonsortiet både teknisk og kommersielt, og vi er glade for å kunne tilby konkurransedyktig priset skipsfinansiering som en del av avtalen, sier Olav E. Rygg, direktør for utlån til Export Credit Norway.

Serieproduksjon reduserer kostnader
-Å bygge en serie på syv identiske fartøy har åpenbare fordeler med hensyn til å redusere både kostnad og prosjektgjennomføringsrisiko, sier Rygg. Selv om hver reder er ansvarlig for finansieringen av egne skip, har konsorti-tilnærmingen gitt oss mulighet til å kopiere og lime inn deler av finansieringsprosessen, som har spart både tid og energi for alle involverte parter, sier Olav E. Rygg.

Skipene er designet av Vard Design i Ålesund, Norge. Hvert fartøy vil ha en lengde på 29 meter, en lastekapasitet på 240 kubikkmeter og et fiskebehandlingsområde. De vil bli utstyrt med høykvalitetsinnredning for et mannskap på 14 personer.
Hvert fartøy kommer også med et stort tråldekk med elektriske trålvinsjer, et mekanisk fremdriftssystem for effektiv og brenselbesparende operasjoner, store propeller og ror for å sikre jevn drift i tøffe omgivelser og sikker håndtering av fiskeredskapen.

Eksportkreditt med 500 millioner til 6 nye islandske trålere fra Vard, Aukra
 
"Vörður" og "Áskell" ved kai ved Vard Brattvaag, førstnevnte skal visstnok på prøvetur snart
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Foto: Ragnar Aðalsteinn Pálsson
 
Og ved Vard Aukra kor dei ligger på rekke og rad for utrusting
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Foto: Remi Sagen/NRK MR
 
"Vörður" i dokk hos Vard Langsten 4. September i år for å fjerne løftøyer som vart brukt for å løfte den ombord i lasteskipet som frakta den fra Vietnam
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Foto: Ragnar Aðalsteinn Pálsson
 
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