The vessels are of the
Vik-Sandvik design VS 794 CGV, and were built by
Myklebust Verft and operated by
Remøy Management on behalf of the Norwegian Coast Guard. The Coast Guard expects a 90% decrease in Nitrogen oxide| fume releases, and a 20% decrease in Carbon dioxide| releases compared to a conventionally powered vessel of similar size. The ships replace NoCGV
Chieftain, and
Stålbas.
Stålbas lease contract expired at the end of 2006,
Tromsøs on 20 March 2007, and
Chieftains at the end of 2007. was delivered in August 2009,
Bergen in late 2009/early 2010 and
Sortland in 2010. The
Barentshav class is equipped for the
NATO Submarine Rescue System. == Vessels ==