ELLY: Marine Research Vessel

About the companyNTNU and SINTEF collaborate to provide innovative solutions through their facilities. NTNU is a leading university in Norway, dedicated to innovation and research, and collaborates on projects like Elly to bridge the gap between academia and industry. SINTEF is one of Europe’s largest independent research organizations, working alongside NTNU to develop cutting-edge solutions

About the company
NTNU and SINTEF collaborate to provide innovative solutions through their facilities. NTNU is a leading university in Norway, dedicated to innovation and research, and collaborates on projects like Elly to bridge the gap between academia and industry. SINTEF is one of Europe's largest independent research organizations, working alongside NTNU to develop cutting-edge solutions in various fields, including marine technology and environmental research.

About the equipment
Elly is an electric workboat designed for emission-free operations. It serves as a research platform and practical tool for various marine operations. Elly is located in Trondheimsfjorden, designed build by Skarsvaag Boats to support both academic research and industry projects. She is specifically designed to integrate new sensors and technologies and features available workstations for this purpose.

Use cases
Elly is used in several research and industry projects:

  • Research on electric propulsion technologies
  • Testing sensor platforms and autonomous vehicle for environmental monitoring
  • Testing equipment
  • Marine and maritime operations and demonstrations

Technical key data

  • Electric propulsion. 4x63 kWh, 1x400 HP, Provider EVOY
  • Navigation system. Radar, echosounder, chartplotter, GNSS, and AIS services. High-frequency Motion Reference Unit
  • 5G, 4G, WiFi Communication. Data is broadcasted to shore in real-time and stored in a database for historical reference.
  • Length: 9.3 meters
  • Breadth: 3.2 meters
  • Weight: 6.8 tonnes
  • Speed: 30 knots as top speed
  • Capacity: 6 persons

Practical key data

  • Removable rows
  • Ample deck space
  • Toilet and simple sink installed
  • Twine tails/light winch with a capacity of 200 kg (boom)
  • Small desk for Laptop, 220 V power outlet

Safety requirements
Safety on board is a priority. Crew training may be required depending on the type of task and project. Contact us for more details on safety requirements and training needs.

Contact information
For technical information and use of Elly, please contact:
Frode Halvorsen, Phone: +47 918 45 969, E-mail: frode@fi-nor.no