Ship of the Year 2023
Oceanspace Media awards the prize for 2023 during a formal ceremony in Oslo.
MS Ecofive at Bluewild, built at Westcon, designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions, and powered by Finnøy has been crowned with the prestigious Ship Of The Year 2023 award by Oceanspace Media.
The esteemed Norwegian maritime magazine announced the winner on June 6, 2023, on Nor-Shipping’s opening day, a momentous event that celebrates excellence in the maritime industry. Following a rigorous evaluation of three exceptional nominees, the anticipation was palpable as industry experts and enthusiasts eagerly awaited the results. And now, let us take a moment to drink a toast to this well-deserved victory for Ecofive and the extraordinary vessel Finnøy contributed to call into being. General Manager, Nils Erling Finnøy, states:
We are immensely proud to have played a vital role in this incredible achievement by delivering the state-of-the-art propulsion system for this award-winning trawler. This accolade reaffirms our commitment to innovation in the fisheries industry.
The hybrid diesel-electric and diesel-mechanical propulsion system, comprising propeller and rudder nozzles, is essential to Ecofive's operational profile. Through meticulous system integration, the tailored Finnøy solution has enabled fuel savings exceeding 25 % per kilogram of fish product produced when compared to conventional power systems. In certain operations, when combined with other energy-saving measures, this figure can reach an impressive 40 %, resulting in reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
We at Finnøy would like to express our gratitude to the entire team at Bluewild, Westcon Ølen/Norse Celik, and Ulstein Design & Solutions for their remarkable collaboration. Their expertise and ingenuity have undoubtedly been of utmost significance in the success of this extraordinary ship. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the exceptional shipyard and the visionary ship owner, for their unwavering dedication and commitment to creating a stern trawler that has captured the hearts and minds of the maritime community.
MS Ecofive represents the epitome of sustainability and groundbreaking design. From its cutting-edge propulsion system to its eco-friendly features, it has set a new standard for the industry. Join us at Nor-Shipping today in celebrating the tremendous achievements of Ecofive and appreciate the hard work and dedication of all key actors involved in bringing this exceptional vessel to life.