New mooring boat

NEWS: To keep turnarounds tight and safe at the very end of Sognefjord, we’ve commissioned a full-aluminum 8-meter mooring boat (≈3 tonnes) powered by a 240 hp diesel water-jet. The water-jet removes propeller-snag risk around mooring lines and gives exceptional maneuverability for nose-in positioning and quick pivots. A flip-down roof gear lets us pass under low-hanging lines, while a bow hatch and two forward bollards enable handling of two lines simultaneously.

For comms and authority: VHF Ch. 12/16, a loud horn, and a blue light (ex-fire-boat fit). She’s solid and strong—built entirely in aluminum—and comfortably cruises at 30 knots to reach working positions fast. Ahead of 2026 we’ll add a bow thruster for even better control in strong winds and tight quarters.

Beyond mooring, the vessel serves as a patrol boat on demand with ISPS response times under five minutes during calls. Result: cleaner approaches, faster line runs, and safer operations on big-ship days.

Operator-agnostic: Book via your preferred ship agent. Local delivery by Skjolden Port.

• Hull/size: 8 m full-aluminum | ≈3 t | solid & strong

• Power/drive: 240 hp diesel with water-jet (prop-safe around lines)

• Speed: 30-knots cruise

• Control: Flip-down roof gear for low lines • VHF Ch. 12/16 • Horn + blue light

• Line handling: Bow hatch + two forward bollards (two lines at once)

• Protection: Large rubber bow fender

• Upgrade (2026): Bow thruster for strong-wind maneuverability

• Security: ISPS patrol on demand, <5-minute response