Bergen Engines
Operating a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, minimizing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
Bergen, Norway – Bergen Engines is proud to announce a new contract with VARD to supply a Bergen B33:45L9P propulsion engine to the Norwegian owner Havbryn AS, a part of Strand Rederi. The vessel will be built in VARD’s well-established 8 02 design and operate on a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, minimizing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while in operation.
Bergen’s B33:45L9P engine is developed through close collaboration with operators, designers, and shipbuilders to produce the pinnacle of cost-effective and reliable maritime propulsion technology. The modular design of the engine delivers unparalleled efficiency and dependability, combined with a service-friendly construction that our customers have come to trust and value.
Key Features of the Bergen B33:45L9P Engine:
- Extended Service Intervals: With proven reliability, the engine offers service intervals of up to 25,000 running hours, minimizing both downtime and maintenance costs.
- IMO Compliance: The B33:45 meets IMO Tier II compliance without the need for Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and achieves Tier III compliance with SCR, ensuring adherence to stringent environmental regulations.
- Operational Efficiency: The engine’s fast load response, low vibration, and low structural noise levels ensure smooth and efficient operation in diverse maritime conditions.
- Futureproof Design: The engine is designed for versatility, featuring
- Approved operation on 100% Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)
- Tested for FAME operation
- Received DNV Approval-in-Principle certificates for Methanol Ready notation
- Ongoing programme for fullscale testing of Ammonia through our AMAZE technology study, offering a solution that is adaptable to various future fuel types.
The new stern trawler, with a length of 80.4 meters and a beam of 16.7 meters, is being constructed with an ice-strengthened hull according to Ice-1A standards, and it will feature an advanced H/G processing factory, and spacious cargo areas for maximize resource utilization and profit. The vessel will also be outfitted with Vard Electro’s innovative SeaQ Energy Storage System and SeaQ Bridge system, enhancing fuel efficiency, reducing emissions, and improving overall operational efficiency.
The new stern trawler is scheduled for delivery in Q3 2026, with the hull being constructed at VARD’s yard in Romania and final outfitting, commissioning, and delivery to take place at VARD’s yard in Norway.
ABOUT BERGEN ENGINES
Bergen Engines produces medium-speed liquid and gas fueled engines and generator sets are supplied to a broad range of land-based, commercial marine, and naval applications. The Bergen name is a watchword for quality and reliability in its field.
The tradition of engineering in Bergen, Norway, dates to 1855 when the original company Bergen Mekaniske Verksted (BMV) was founded. In 1946, the company built its first diesel engine and has since commissioned over 7,500 of its iconic liquid and gas fueled engines. Around half of them are still in operation today; such is the quality and reliability of a Bergen engine.
Formerly Rolls-Royce Bergen Engines, on 31st December 2021, the company became part of the privately owned British engineering group, Langley Holdings plc.
About Langley Holdings
Langley Holdings plc is a privately owned UK-based engineering and industrial manufacturing group, principally producing capital equipment for diverse markets worldwide. Langley businesses are either outright market leaders, or occupy strong niche positions in their respective fields, providing advanced technologies in a solutions-based approach. The Group operates in three principal areas: Power Solutions, Print Technologies and Other Industrials.
The Group’s operations are based in Germany, Italy, France, the UK and Norway, with 19 production facilities in Europe, the UK and the USA. The Group has more than 90 sales and service subsidiaries worldwide and employs over 5,000+ people.
Langley Holdings was established in 1975 by the current Chairman & CEO, Anthony Langley and remains entirely in family ownership.
