Kristiansand Municipality has taken delivery of SGT Drengen, a new 11-metre ProZero Mission Master workboat for the Norwegian Archipelago Service. SGT Drengen is the third ProZero vessel built for the Archipelago Service, and the boat was handed over to its crew in Kristiansand.
SGT Drengen was ordered in December 2025 following a public tender.
From the first build meeting in Faaborg in February 2026, the crew were closely involved in shaping the boat around their daily work.
Built for work in the archipelago
The Mission Master has a large, open working deck with a bow ramp, so vehicles, machinery and equipment can be loaded directly from shore. The wheelhouse sits aft to free up deck space and is mounted on vibration damping rubber mounts to keep noise low for the crew.
A Fassi deck crane with an upgraded hydraulic system lifts equipment and materials on and off the deck. Joystick control with autopilot, operated from the armrest of the helmsman’s seat, and independent bow thruster control make it easy to position the boat precisely at quays, beaches and small islands.
The hull is built in fibre-reinforced composite, the core of the ProZero concept. Low weight means lower fuel consumption, and the composite construction needs minimal maintenance and offers a long service life compared with traditional materials. During sea trials, twin Mercury Verado 350 hp SeaPro outboards took SGT Drengen to 40 knots, while the noise level in the wheelhouse measured just 67 dB(A).
A proven concept in Norway
“SGT Drengen is the third ProZero built for the Archipelago Service, and that tells us the concept works where it matters, in daily operation,” says Jonas Pedersen, Managing Director, Tuco Group. “The crew in Kristiansand knew exactly what they needed: a big working deck, a capable crane and a boat that is easy to handle close to shore. It has been a pleasure building it together with them.”
The harsh and varied conditions along the Norwegian coast place high demands on both construction and functionality. Repeat orders from the Archipelago Service underline Norway’s position as one of Tuco’s most important markets.
Model, ProZero 11m Mission Master
Operator, Kristiansand Municipality, Archipelago Service
Length overall, 11.2 m
Beam, 3.5 m
Hull, Fibre-reinforced composite
Engines, 2 × Mercury Verado 350 hp SeaPro
Top speed, 40 knots
Noise in wheelhouse, 67 dB(A)
Crane, Fassi deck crane, upgraded hydraulics
Deck, Open working deck with bow ramp
Manoeuvring, Joystick with autopilot, bow thruster
Delivered, 5th October, 2026, Kristiansand
