HAV Design has been selected as the design provider for a new live fish carrier for Norwegian aquaculture logistics operator North Salmon Service (NSS).
With a well capacity of 5000 cubic metres, the new NSS vessel is based on the newly developed HAV 595 design – a versatile platform tailored to meet a wide range of operational requirements. The build has been contracted to Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted, with a scheduled 2027 delivery date.
‘NSS and our customers – Nova Sea and Salten Aqua – have focused on ordering a vessel that is future-oriented and delivers on customers’ high demands for biosecurity and fish welfare. NSS has together with HAV Design chosen a ship design that is flexible and adaptable to alternative energy sources. We have at the same time focused on reducing the vessel’s fuel consumption,’ said Arnt Erling Paulsen, managing director of North Salmon Service.
The HAV 595 design supports a wide range of live fish operations, including transport and sorting. It offers greater operational capacity than current industry standards and sets new benchmarks in biosecurity, fish welfare, cost-efficiency, and environmental performance.
‘Our HAV 595 enables more gentle and efficient handling and transport of salmon and sea trout. The hull is energy-efficient and onboard systems are designed to reduce overall energy use,’ said HAV Design’s VP sales Jan Magne Goksøyr.
He explained that the vessel is equipped with hybrid propulsion – including variable-speed generator sets, DC distribution, and a large battery pack – designed to reducs energy consumption, increase operational flexibility, and prepare for alternative energy sources.
‘We’ve worked closely with North Salmon Service on this next-generation design, which can also be adapted for other owners,’ he added.
‘In-depth operational knowledge is essential to designing vessels that not only meet but exceed customer expectations while reducing environmental impact. By combining operational insight with digital tools from HAV Ocean Lab, we are able to achieve just that,’ commented senior designer Kjetil Myren.
