Frøy commissions ‘wellboat of the future’

The deal is with the Murueta Shipyard, which is based in in northern Spain.

Frøy said its new wellboat will be designed to meet future demands from customers and authorities.

Improved fish welfare, biosecurity and energy efficiency have been the drivers in the design process. With modular and smart solutions, the boat can be more easily adapted to integrate future technology, Frøy said.

Tonje Foss, CEO of Frøy said: “We work in an industry where new technologies and solutions are in continuous development. With this boat, we are at the forefront, and have the opportunity to adapt to important innovations on an ongoing basis.

“Frøy aims to constantly deliver the best well boat service on the market, so that we do our part to ensure growth for the aquaculture industry.”

The boat is expected to be delivered in the autumn of 2027.

The vessel has been designed in close collaboration with Salt Ship Design and comes with a fish handling package from MMC First Process. 

With a length of 87.7 metres, a beam of 20.6 metres and a cargo volume of 4,500 cubic metres , this vessel represents a combination of proven technology and innovative approaches.

Kristian Reiten, Chief Technical Officer at Frøy, said: “In the development of this vessel, we have taken significantly greater ownership of design and functionality than previously. Every design choice has been made with a holistic approach and with a strong focus on optimisation at all levels.” 

The wellboat will contain several innovative solutions that improve both fish welfare and biosecurity. 

Its new well circulation system should more energy efficient than traditional solutions, Frøy said.

By reducing the amount of pipes, optimising the pipe routes, and lowering the lifting height, better water quality for the fish will be combined with lower energy consumption, Reiten explained.