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TYÖVENE RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT ORDER FROM MARITIME OFFICE OF GDYNIA

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

The Finnish shipbuilder Työvene has secured an order for a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger from the Maritime office in Gdynia, Poland. The order, worth approximately 20 MEUR, is a testimony to Työvene’s extensive experience in designing and building high-quality vessels for professional use.

The order is a result of a tender, where the design developed by Työvene and Dutch partners C-Job and Holland Marine Technologies, was found not to only fullfill but exceed all the client’s complex needs and requirements.

The project will have a significant effect on Työvene, directly providing full employment for shipyard’s own staff in Uusikaupunki and numerous sub-contractors. It will also create a significant number of job opportunities throughout the delivery chain, making the Southwestern part of Finland even more financially viable.

– I am extremely proud of this project. It is a tribute to the Finnish and Dutch shipbuilding tradition and shows the importance of striving for quality and truly understanding the customer’s needs. I hope this sends out a positive signal both to Finnish and international customers that to ensure state-of-the-art products, it is crucial to consider other factors than just the price point, says Juha Granqvist, CEO of Työvene.

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For more information, please contact:
Juha Granqvist, Managing Director

Phone: 044 346 4629
Email: juha.granqvist@tyovene.fi

THE ELECTRIC HYBRID FERRY ELOISE HAS ARRIVED IN GOTHENBURG

Tuesday, 10 May 2022

Gothenburg’s fourth passenger ferry from Työvene has arrived in the city – two months early. The new electric hybrid ferry is another step towards the goal of electrifying the public transportation in Gothenburg.

The electric hybrid ferry Eloise attracted a lot of attention when she was given her name in the autumn of 2021 – Gothenburgers submitted almost 4,600 name proposals. The ferry called at the port of Gothenburg on Friday 6 May – two months earlier than promised – when the boat was formally handed over from Työvene to Västtrafik.

Eloise is a commuter ferry for cyclists and pedestrians, with a capacity of 298 people and 80 bicycles. The boat is of the same model as its sibling Elvy, which Työvene delivered to Gothenburg in 2019, but with 25 percent better battery capacity. With the ferry, Västtrafik will be a little bit closer to its goal that the public transportation in Gothenburg will be electrified by 2030.

– We are very proud of the delivery. Both because we have received the confidence from Västtrafik to design and build Eloise, but mainly because we can contribute with this green public transport solution that reduces emissions, and at the same time is of great benefit to Gothenburgers, says Juha Granqvist, CEO of Työvene.

On June 10, Eloise will be named under pomp and circumstance, and will then start operating on line 286 from June 30. Until then, the crew trains with the ferry and prepares it for the start of traffic.

Tyovene Juha Grankvist Stefan Nord

The electric hybrid ferry Eloise was formally handed over to the customer Västtrafik on Friday the 6th of May.
In the picture, Stefan Nord, vehicle manager at Västtrafik, stands together with Työvene's CEO Juha Granqvist in front of Eloise.

Facts about the electric ferries in Gothenburg
The ferries operate on line 286, Älvsnabbare, across the Göta River in Gothenburg. The first two, Älveli and Älvfrida, are diesel-electric and were put into operation in 2015. The third ferry, Elvy, is powered by an electric hybrid engine and put into operation in 2019. In June 2022, the second electric hybrid ferry Eloise will be inaugurated.

• The ferries are double-ended shuttle ferries designed for fast boarding and disembarkation for travelers both with and without a bicycle on short trips across the river.
• The passenger capacity is 298 people and there is room for 80 bicycles.
• At each end there are propeller units that are rotatable 360 degrees and have double counter-rotating propellers.
• Length 32.99 meters.
• Maximum width 8.71 meters
• Speed 11 knot.

About Työvene
Uudenkaupungin Työvene (Uki Workboat) designs and builds high-quality boats and ships that are used for demanding purposes in professional use.

TYÖVENE DELIVERS THE FOURTH OF THE NEW-GENERATION COAST GUARD VESSELS TO THE FINNISH BORDER GUARD

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

On Friday the 12th of November Työvene delivered yet another new generation coast guard boat to the Finnish Border Guard in Uusikaupunki. The delivery was the fourth of the seven RV20 series vessels built by Työvene.
– With these vessels, we have advanced in development for decades to come, praised Rear Admiral Markku Hassinen, Deputy Chief of the Finnish Border Guard, who received the delivery.

The fourth new generation Coast Guard vessel was handed over to the Finnish Border Guard on Friday, 12th of November, in Uusikaupunki. The boat is one of seven vessels in the RV20 series and they are all built at the Työvene shipyard in Uusikaupunki. The first three new-generation Coast Guard vessels are already in use and the fourth vessel will be stationed in Kotka.

The Swiss army knife of boats
According to Markku Hassinen, the new vessels are as versatile in equipment as a Swiss army knife.

– We are still at the stage where we are gaining experience, but our first impressions of the vessels have been encouraging and it can be said that the shipyard has succeeded in enabling the vessels to comprehensively perform various tasks, says Markku Hassinen.

The vessels will be able to make longer patrols than before, which is important as the Border Guard's coastguard stations have been reduced in numbers.

– For example, the distances in the Gulf of Bothnia are long. Our former boat fleet was intended for day patrols, but with such a vessel we can be present exactly where we are needed, Hassinen says and continues:
– I can honestly say that with these vessels we have advanced in development for decades to come.

juha borderguard ceremony
Photo: Rajavartiolaitos

A result of good collaboration
The vessels, with an aluminium hull and a length of 20 meters, will replace the old iron-framed coastal patrol boats. The vessel can be used for both border and maritime safety and rescue missions, as well as for combating environmental damage. Vessels have also been assigned systems and capabilities to perform military national defence missions. The vessel can be used during all seasons and is designed to break up to 20 centimetres if solid ice.

Juha Granqvist, CEO of Työvene, is very pleased with the results that can now be presented, but also points out that the collaboration between Työvene and the Border Guard has been crucial:

– The keys to success have been our experienced hard-working employees, realistic schedules, and excellent collaboration with the customer, Granqvist says and continues:

– We have been working closely with the Border Guard's technical team to develop a new unique vessel concept. This has enabled us to refine our internal processes and the results are already reflected in the improved quality of our products and in keeping budgets and schedules in place.

All photos by: Rajavartiolaitos

A SUSTAINABLE BRIDGE MADE OF FERRIES

Monday, 29 March 2021

Ferries from Finland connects the Swedish city of Gothenburg and contributes to a sustainable future.

In the Swedish city of Gothenburg, they needed a quick way for cyclists to cross Göta river that flows straight through the city. The municipality first idea was to build a bridge. But that soon turned out to be too expensive.

Instead, they went with another solution: A bridge made of electric double-ended shuttle ferries from Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy.

Thanks to the ferries, cyclists and pedestrians can easily get through Gothenburg and across the river in 6 minutes, instead of taking time-consuming detours.

The use of electric ferries also provides many benefits for Gothenburg compared to a bridge:

Lower environmental impact – No need for carbon dioxide intensive concrete.
Low emissions – Diesel-electric and electric hybrid engines with low emissions.
Minimal redevelopment of the city – Floating piers are sufficient infrastructure, no need to redevelop the city.
Scalable – Possible to add more ferries if needed.
Flexible route – The route can be changed – partially or completely – if necessary.

The first two ferries from Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy, Älveli and Älvfrida with very low weight, streamlined hull and diesel-electric propulsion, were put into operation in 2015. As the ferries got more popular and the number of passenger increased with almost 40 percent, the city ordered a third ferry, Elvy with electric hybrid operation, that was put into service in 2019.

The three ferries transported 2,4 million passengers over the river during 2019. In 2022, the capacity will be even higher, as Gothenburg has opted for a forth ferry – another vessel with electric hybrid propulsion.

FACTS
Electric ferries in Gothenburg
The ferries operates line 286 (called “Älvsnabbare”) across the Göta river in Gothenburg.

Design: Double-ended shuttle ferries with fast boarding and disembarkation.
Passenger capacity: 298 people and 80 bicycles.
Length: 32.99 meters.
Maximum width: 8.71 meters.
Maximum speed: 11 knot.
Propulsion: Rolls Royce Azimuth double counter-rotating trust propellers, rotatable 360 degrees – one at each end.
Diesel-electric engine: Two Scania DI09 with 2 x 350 hp (2 x 257 kW) and particulate filter.
Electric hybrid: Battery pack of 1 008 kWh and a 250 kW Scania DI-13 bio-diesel generator.

JUHA GRANQVIST AS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY STARTING 1.11.2019

Tuesday, 29 October 2019

The board or directors of Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy has appointed mr. Juha Granqvist as the Managing director of the company starting 1.11.2019.

Mr. Granqvist holds a degree in Naval Architecture and has 20 years of experience in the field of ship building in several different demanding roles. He has been employed by Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy since 2008 and has been a shareholder as well as a member of the board of directors since 2010.

Mr. Harri Putro will retire from operative functions on 31.10.2019 but will continue as an active shareholder and as a technical advisor to the management.

Pertti Vuorinen, Chairman of the Board

DELIVERY OF HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY CATAMARAN KONSTELACJA

Tuesday, 29 October 2019

The Catamaran was delivered to the customer, the Maritime Office of Gdynia in Spring 2019. The vessel is built and equipped for conducting hydrographic measurements and testing navigability conditions, fairways, anchorages, other water reservoirs and determining the parameters of safe depth of fairways in the area of the ports of Gdynia, Gdańsk, Hel, Władysławowo, Puck, on the Bay of Gdańsk and Puck, in the Hel Peninsula, the central and eastern coasts and open areas of the Baltic Sea for the purpose of ensuring navigational safety of shipping.

Powered with twin 500kW Caterpillar C18 engines through Controllable Pitch Propulsion systems, she can operate at a wide speed range. Hull is fully welded aluminum construction with ice strengthening that allows her to operate all year round.

Watch a video by GospodarkaMorska.pl

RV15E - NEXT GENERATION MULTITASK PATROL BOAT DELIVERED TO THE FINNISH BORDER GUARD

Thursday, 07 December 2017

The Boat was delivered to the customer, the Finnish Border Guard in November 2017. It is the prototype/evaluation version of the new series of Patrol boats. The main tasks of the boat are:

- Oil Recovery (boom laying)
- Training
- Search and Rescue
- Border surveillance

With twin 660kW V8 installation and an ice-strenghtened hull, she can operate all year round.

OPEN POSITIONS / AVOIMET TYÖPAIKAT

Friday, 01 December 2017

At the moment we have few job opportunities here at Uudenkaupungin Työvene. There is Job Opportunities page added under Company menu item. The opportunities are written in Finnish. Please follow this link to read more about careers at Uudenkaupungin Työvene.

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LAST OF THE FINNISH NAVY MINELAYER MID-LIFE UPGRADE COMPLETED

Friday, 01 December 2017

Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy has successfully completed the mid-life upgrade on the 3rd and last vessel of the series, minelayer Pyhäranta.

In the project Atlas Elektronik Finland acted as the prime contractor towards the end customer and Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy was responsible for the ship systems.

The hand over took place on 29.11.2017. The project was delivered on time and within the budget.

On the occasion of the handover ceremony, Jaakko Savisaari, CEO of ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Finland, said:

“All ships were delivered on schedule and all the customer requirements were fulfilled. The success of this project has been achieved by the professionalism and expertise, the good cooperation, trust and transparency of the whole team. We, the shipyard, our sub-suppliers, the Logistics Command and the end users, the Navy, have all shared the same objective.”

The mid-life upgrade consisted of replacing all ship systems and bringing new systems onboard. The ships were originally delivered in the beginning of the 1990s. The minelaying and maritime transport capacity of the ships was maintained and support ship functions were developed in the upgrade. The ships are now capable of serving the Navy far into the 2030s.

During the competition phase for the PANSIO class mid-life upgrade, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Finland strengthened its capabilities and broadened its competencies for the prime contractor role. The practical work has been done at the shipyard, Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy, in a cooperative team consisting of ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Finland, shipyard, system suppliers and sub-contractors, customer and end user representatives. Good cooperation and quality on all levels has been the key to success for this comprehensive project.

HYBRID PASSENGER SHIP

Tuesday, 03 October 2017

Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy has signed a contract for building a passenger vessel for Västtrafik.

The vessel will be the third vessel in the series, a sister ship for the already delivered Älveli and Älfrida.

She shall be fitted with a 750kWh battery pack for propulsion use.

Vessel will be delivered to the owner at the end of 2018.

INSPECTION BOAT FOR PORT OF GDYNIA

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy has won the contract for designing and building an inspection boat for the port of Gdynia.

The boat will be 23 meters in length and she will be built under PRS survey and shall have a light iceclass notation. The top speed of the vessel is about 20 knots.

She will be delivered to the owner at the end of 2018.

HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY CATAMARAN TO POLAND

Monday, 04 September 2017

Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy has signed a contract for building a hydrographic survey catamaran to Poland.

The vessel is based on an existing design of a series of similar catamarans built by Työvene. The design is further developed to meet the customer’s requirements.

She will be built and certified under PRS class with iceclass notation and equipped with state of the art hydrographic survey equipment.

The vessel will be delivered to the owner at the end of 2018.

CERTIFICATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Thursday, 02 February 2017

The environmental management system of the company was refined and updated to meet the ISO 14001:2004 standard. After the implementation of the new environmental management system, it was successfully audited and certified in January 2016 by Bureau Veritas.

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RESTRUCTURING OF THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Wednesday, 18 January 2017

A complete restructuring of the company’s quality management system was carried out in the beginning of 2016. The main objective of the restructuring was to update the management system to the new ISO 9001:2015 standard and at the same time implement changes and additions to the system to further improve it. These changes and additions are the result of years of development.

The new quality management system was successfully implemented in the first quarter of 2016 and certified by Bureau Veritas in accordance with ISO 9001:2015

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