Today we have signed a new contract with Myre Kystdrift AS in Vesterålen, to build a new combined danish seine/stun and bleed vessel, designed by Seacon As in Måløy, and it's the first in the world with this combination. The vessel will be the shipyard's build no. 73, and will have the design designation SC-51. The design is adapted from the shipowners operating based on white fish, and now also in combination with stun and bleed-line for salmon and trout, for the aquaculture industry. The new vessel will be equipped with RSW cooling and a factory line for processing the fresh fish, and the shipowners have been environmentally aware and focused on the climate footprint in the design process. They have chosen the newest technology available for this type of vessel with an optimized hull, propeller with nozzle, two steps gear, variable speed generator, "take me home" solution, and a battery pack with approx. 1,5 Mwh.  

Friday the 13th of January NB.70 Ro Senja was handed over to the shipowners Rostein AS. Ro Senja is designed by Skipskompetanse AS and it's no. 10 in of the live fish carriers the yard has delivered to Rostein and the 18th vessel in their fleet. The first; Ro Fjord was delivered from us already in 2009. The vessel is a battery hybrid and is equipped with a battery package from Siemens, and three sets of diesel generators from Yanmar with TIR 3 equipment. The contract was signed in March 2021 and the hull yard started cutting steel at the beginning of June 2021. Due to an increase in the corona pandemic at the end of 2021 and the war in Ukraine, the hull was 2-3 months delayed from the hull yard. With this new build, the salmon industry has added another "state of the art" live fish carrier to the fleet. SalMar ASA will be the client for the common years. Accommodation for 12 persons. A great thanks to Rostein for the assignment and we wish Ro Senja and its crew the best of luck in all operations.

“Fjøraprisen” was awarded at the Gurskenkonferansen 2022, at the Thon Hotel Fosnavåg, the 16th of November. The local former football player Jan Åge Fjørtoft is the man behind the Fjøraprisen, which is intended to be an appreciation for inspirers and motivators in the private business sector, teams and organizations, sports, and in the local environment. It`s the first time this award has been handed out, and this year the receivers were CEO at Larsnes®, Jarle Gunnarstein, and Hødd Fotball, by chairman Bård Dalen. Jarle had worked continuously at the shipyard for 42 years and started his career at Hammer Shipyard in 1979 before he followed over to Larsnes® which was founded in 1981. He receives the award for his ability to create enthusiasm and optimism, and motivate others with his good mood and leadership. Larsnes® is one of the cornerstone companies in Sande Municipality and is now in an expanding phase with significant development, including a dock hall, new quays, as well as new and better facilities for its employees. We congratulate our leader with Fjøraprisen 2022!