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Brunvoll Propulsion and Manoeuvring System for Cyan Renewables new SOV

Brunvoll has signed a contract with VARD for the delivery of a comprehensive propulsion and manoeuvring system for Cyan Renewables new Service Operation Vessel (SOV). The vessel will have the first azimuth propulsion thrusters from Brunvoll with an 8-degree tilted propeller and nozzle, for enhanced performance during dynamic positioning operations.

The delivery for the new SOV consists of two azimuth propulsion thrusters, two retractable azimuth thrusters, a tunnel thruster, and Bruvoll’s Propulsion and Thruster control system, BruCon PTC.

The azimuth propulsion thrusters will be the first deliveries from Brunvoll with an 8-degree tilted propeller and nozzle. The tilted propeller contributes to increased efficiency in terms of reduced thruster and hull interaction, known as the Koanda effect. It also reduces the dead zones for the azimuth thruster, where the propeller wake normally interacts with the skeg or other thrusters on the vessel.
“Brunvoll is proud to partner with VARD and Cyan, and it’s a pleasure to welcome Cyan, as Asia’s first dedicated offshore wind vessel owner, as a customer of Brunvoll. We would also like to thank VARD for once again returning to Brunvoll with new and exciting projects and opportunities.”, says Bernt Rune Riksfjord, VP Sales at Brunvoll.


The VARD designed vessel will be built at VARD’s shipyard in Vung Tau in Vietnam. The vessel will become 85.5 meters of length, a breadth of 19.5 meters, and be able to accommodate 83 crew members and wind technicians. The vessel is schedules to be delivered in Q2 2026 and will enter into operation for Siemens Gamesa at the Hai Long Offshore wind farm in Taiwan.

Illustrations of the vessel are made by VARD Design AS.

Azimuth propulsion thruster with 8-degree tilted propeller and shaft for enhanced DP-performance.

About Cyan Renewables

Cyan Renewables is a Singapore based and is Asia’s first dedicated offshore wind vessel owner. Cyan’s mission is to facilitate the world’s transition towards a greener future by being the partner of choice to both wind farm developers and vessel operators. www.cyanrenewables.com

About VARD

VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. Headquartered in Norway and with approximately 8,000 employees, VARD operates shipbuilding facilities in Norway, Romania, Brazil, and Vietnam. Through its specialized subsidiaries, VARD develops power and automation systems, deck handling equipment, and vessel accommodation solutions, and provides design and engineering services to the global maritime industry. www.vard.com

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Bernt Rune Riksfjord

Bernt Rune Riksfjord

VP Sales, Brunvoll AS

+47 911 26 221
Bernt.Riksfjord@brunvoll.no
Sivert Olsvik Sæther

Sivert Olsvik Sæther

Technical Marketing Engineer – MSc Naval Architecture

+47 47 90 23 91
sivert.olsvik.saether@brunvoll.no
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