– The HAV 595 was developed with a clear purpose: to meet our customers’ actual needs while preparing the vessel for stricter requirements and higher costs related to emissions, says Jan Magne Goksøyr, Vice President Sales at HAV Design.
Tailored for specific operations, yet flexible
The design process began with a clear foundation. North Salmon Service (NSS) knew exactly where the vessel would operate and what tasks it would perform, enabling a thorough analysis of the operational profile.
– We were able to develop a design that precisely matched NSS’s needs, says Goksøyr, adding that both management and crew provided valuable input throughout the process.
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.
According to NSS managing director Arnt Erling Paulsen, the company — together with customers Nova Sea and Salten Aqua — focused on ordering a future-oriented vessel that meets high demands for biosecurity and fish welfare.
– Together with HAV Design, we chose a flexible solution adaptable to alternative energy sources, while also working to reduce the vessel’s fuel consumption, he says.
Sustainability in Practice
An important element in the development was the evaluation of alternative energy sources. Goksøyr explains that HAV Design, together with NSS, carefully assessed hydrogen, methanol, and ammonia but opted for a more practical and realistic solution:
– We found that the costs and risks were too high, and that suitable infrastructure for alternative fuels was missing. Therefore, the main focus turned to reduce energy consumption, by the development of a design optimized for the lowest possible fuel consumption. Hull, propulsion, electric energy production and all onboard systems are designed with this in mind.
Advanced Technology Enables Lower Consumption
The HAV 595 is equipped with hybrid propulsion, including variable-speed generator sets, DC distribution, PM technologies and a large battery pack, – which reduces energy consumption, increases operational flexibility, and paves the way for alternative energy sources through high capacity shore connection systems.
Through HAV Ocean Lab and in-house CFD analyses, HAV Design actively uses digital twins to optimize not only the hull design, but also piping systems for fish transport and water circulation .
– We have this expertise internally. That allows us to quickly make adjustments and find optimal solutions without depending on external suppliers.
Ready for multiple markets
The HAV 595 wasn’t developed exclusively for one customer. Goksøyr emphasizes that the design is both flexible and scalable.
– With a fish well capacity of 5,000 m³, a large deck area, high freshwater capacity and large deadweight, we believe the HAV 595 could be a strong option for multiple players in the aquaculture industry.
More than a vessel – A complete response to real needs
For HAV Design, ship design is not just about construction – it’s about delivering solutions.
– We find that our customers are not just asking for vessels, but for solutions. That’s an important distinction. Our role is to translate technological possibilities and operational insights into tangible designs. The HAV 595 is a great example of exactly that, concludes Goksøyr.
For further information, please contact:
Benedicte Garnes, Vice President Sales
Tel: +47 970 37 047
E-mail: Benedicte.garnes@havdesign.no
Kjetil Myren, Senior Designer Fish
Tel: +47 480 06 535
E-mail: kjetil.myren@havdesign.no
Gisle Vinjevoll Thrane, Senior Vice President Sales
Tel: +47 481 52 925
E-mail: gisle.vinjevoll.thrane@havdesign.no