For the first time ever an absorption refrigeration system is to operate onboard large fishing vessel. Substantial fuel saving and ease of operation are the main features.
Until now refrigeration systems onboard fishing vessels have been utilizing the traditional compressor technology. Grenco however started 10 years ago a study on the use of the absorption principle for marine applications. This work has cumulated in the first order for the well known innovator Mr. Stig Remøy and his Norwegian company Olympic Prawn. The new ship, yet to be named, will be build at Havyard Solstrand in Norway, and the ST-118 design is worked out by Skipsteknisk in Ålesund.