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Antartic Endurance was designed and built specifically for krill fishing.
Aker BioMarine has a new boat designed for krill fishing
NORWAY
Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 02:10 (GMT + 9)
At a ceremony in Ålesund, Aker BioMarine baptised and launched a new energy-efficient vessel that it will use for krill fishing, and which is an example of innovation in maritime engineering in Norway.
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Antarctic Endurance. (Image credit: Aker Biomarine)
The vessel, called Antarctic Endurance, was constructed by Norwegian shipbuilders at VARD, after over two years of design, collaboration and construction.
A total of 40 Norwegian vendors contributed to the vessel, and 900 people worked to have the vessel ready for the 2019 harvesting season.
“We have put all our experience and know-how into building a vessel capable of matching our ambitions and operational needs, a vessel we could have only dreamt of when we started our very own Antarctic adventure for more than a decade ago," said Matts Johansen, CEO at Aker BioMarine.
“Named in tribute to polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Norwegian-constructed vessel, Endurance, the name also reflects our own perseverance over the years. Energy efficient and equipped with a host of environmentally friendly technologies, Antarctic Endurance is specifically designed and constructed for our unique business, with direct input from our experienced crew. It is truly one of a kind, and our very first purpose-built krill harvesting vessel,” he added.
Alexandra Shackleton, granddaughter of renowned British Polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and godmother of Antarctic Endurance, was invited to officially name the vessel.
The vessel´s construction cost NOK 1,1 billion (USD 140 million) and showcases the strength in-depth of Norway’s maritime cluster.
“We are incredibly happy to see Antarctic Endurance set sail from our yard for its debut harvesting season," said yard director Fredrik Mordal Hessen from Vard Brattvaag. "A unique project, in partnership with Aker BioMarine we have overcome a number of challenges to deliver what we believe is an industry defining vessel”, he highlighted.
Hans Jan Leite, the Captain of Antartic Endurance.
The new 130-metre vessel reflects the core operational needs of the business, and has been meticulously designed and equipped to maximize energy efficiency.
Utilizing a number of innovative processes and technologies onboard, the vessel is 30 percent more environmentally efficient, compared to today's trawlers.
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