Farmar Atlas soon to get new cabins

Text:Sveinung W. Jensen, Tellus Kommunikasjon

– During the dock stay, both the engines and propellers were overhauled, while the hull was also surface-treated and painted, says John W. Nilsen, Managing Director of Farmar.

Farmar Atlas, which has been in service since 1986 and is the oldest vessel in Farmar’s fleet, is now set for a thorough upgrade that will improve everyday life for the crew and help secure continued operation in the years ahead.

THE TUG IS currently alongside at the base in Lundevågen. There, the demolition of the old cabins is already well under way.

– The vessel runs well, but it is old and has natural wear and tear. We are starting with the crew cabins, before moving on to the mess and officers’ cabins afterwards, says Nilsen.

FARMAR ATLAS is 30.6 metres long, nine metres wide and has two Ruston main engines with a combined output of 3,110 horsepower.

The vessel is used for towing and harbour work, and currently has accommodation for eight people across single and double cabins.

However, the upgrade does not mean that Farmar is trying to squeeze in more berths.

ON THE CONTRARY, the work is about improving standards, creating more modern solutions and providing greater comfort for the crew on board.

– Expectations for cabin size are greater today than they were 40 years ago. This is therefore more about renewing and improving the standard than increasing capacity. I think it will turn out very well, says Nilsen.