Høydal
Vessel type
Fish feed carrier
Shipowner
Nordnorsk Shipping
Shipyard
Tersan Shipyard
Year built
2012
Project Story
Høydal is an LNG-powered feed carrier developed for aquaculture logistics in Northern Norway. The vessel was built at Tersan Shipyard and delivered in 2012, representing an early and clear shift towards more environmentally friendly maritime transport of fish feed.
The design is built around the task the vessel performs every day: transporting large quantities of feed safely and efficiently to aquaculture sites, with high regularity and practical solutions for loading, unloading and operations. With a cargo capacity of approximately 2,200 tonnes, Høydal is a dedicated working tool for a demanding logistics chain.
LNG as a fuel was a key design choice. It gave the vessel a clear environmental profile, particularly through reduced NOx emissions, while the machinery, tank arrangement and operational pattern had to be resolved as part of the vessel's overall design.
For the crew, a vessel like this is about visibility, safe deck operations and reliable systems. The cargo arrangement, crane and hose handling, technical spaces and accommodation are therefore arranged for practical use through frequent port calls and short operational cycles.
Høydal demonstrates how a feed carrier can be more than a transport platform: it is a specialised link in the aquaculture value chain, designed to deliver accurately and efficiently over time.
Facts
| Name | Høydal |
|---|---|
| Shipowner | Nordnorsk Shipping |
| Year Built | 2012 |
| Vessel Type | Feed Carrier |
| Shipyard | Tersan Shipyard |
| Length (o.a.) | 69.9 m |
| Beam | 16.0 m |
| Draught | 6.2 m |
| Cargo Capacity | 2 200 t |
| Propulsion | LNG |
| Classification society | DNV |
Design focus
01
Aquaculture Logistics
A cargo capacity of approximately 2,200 tonnes and high operational regularity make Høydal a key link in the supply chain for fish feed to aquaculture sites in Northern Norway.
02
LNG as an Energy Choice
LNG was integrated as a central part of the vessel's energy concept, providing a solution adapted to the operational requirements and environmental ambitions of the project.
03
Cargo Operations
The vessel is designed around efficient loading and unloading operations, with practical solutions for cargo handling, hoses and deck equipment.
04
Operational Regularity
The hull, capacity and workflow are designed for frequent operations and short logistics windows, supporting reliable delivery to aquaculture sites.
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