Well Boat

Our Norwegian CUBIC partner Vik Elektro has designed and supplied the complete electrical installations including the main and emergency switchboards for the new well boat “Øysund”.

The well boat is designed for keeping live fish in a closed system, with no discharge of water during transport and is one of the most secure and infection free boat types available for salmon breeders. “Øysund” is equipped with the most modern technology in terms of animal welfare and can transport the fish with open wells and UV treatment.

The load capacity is 1800 m3 in two cargo holds separated with a sliding bulkhead. The vessel is arranged for grading and smolt transport, with a delousing filter for collecting lice and UV treatment of all circulating water. Moreover, designated systems are installed for monitoring oxygen levels and water quality in the wells and production and mixing of oxygen in the cargo hold.

All systems, machinery, monitoring and the like are remotely controlled and logged from the bridge via automatic systems. Additionally, the vessel is equipped with light and underwater cameras for fish monitoring during transport and loading. The cargo pipe system it is fitted with an automatic washing and disinfection system as well as manual pressure washers and an ozone disinfection system. For loading and unloading the boat is equipped with a 7 meters altitude pressure loading system. 

Technical Facts

Well Boat

Our Norwegian CUBIC partner Vik Elektro has designed and supplied the complete electrical installations including the main and emergency switchboards for the new well boat “Øysund”.

The well boat is designed for keeping live fish in a closed system, with no discharge of water during transport and is one of the most secure and infection free boat types available for salmon breeders. “Øysund” is equipped with the most modern technology in terms of animal welfare and can transport the fish with open wells and UV treatment.

The load capacity is 1800 m3 in two cargo holds separated with a sliding bulkhead. The vessel is arranged for grading and smolt transport, with a delousing filter for collecting lice and UV treatment of all circulating water. Moreover, designated systems are installed for monitoring oxygen levels and water quality in the wells and production and mixing of oxygen in the cargo hold.

All systems, machinery, monitoring and the like are remotely controlled and logged from the bridge via automatic systems. Additionally, the vessel is equipped with light and underwater cameras for fish monitoring during transport and loading. The cargo pipe system it is fitted with an automatic washing and disinfection system as well as manual pressure washers and an ozone disinfection system. For loading and unloading the boat is equipped with a 7 meters altitude pressure loading system. 

Technical Facts