Aker BioMarine CEO Matts Johansen and CODA chairman Hu Wiping. (Photo: Aker BioMarine)
Aker Biomarine to have new vessel built in China to catch Antarctic krill
NORWAY
Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 23:30 (GMT + 9)
Aker BioMarine has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with representatives from non-profit organisation China Overseas Development Association (CODA) for the construction and final fit out of a high-tech vessel.
The new support vessel, which is expected to be ready by December 2020, will replace their existing transportation vessel La Manche and will be based on the latest energy saving and environmentally-friendly technology.
Photo: La Manche vessel (Source: Stock File)
“Renowned for their expertise and capacity to deliver, we are thrilled to continue modernizing and improving our operations with Chinese partners. This is the beginning of a unique collaboration targeting the delivery of a custom-made Chinese built vessel equipped with truly unique Norwegian technologies,” stressed Matts Johansen, CEO Aker BioMarine.
For his part, Hu Weiping, Chairman of CODA, commented the deal provides win-win solutions and mutual benefits and that Aker BioMarine’s wish to build a state-of-the-art transport vessel in China embodies this spirit of cooperation between the two nations.
Designed specifically to meet the unique demands of krill harvesting operations and to face the challenging Antarctic conditions, the new vessel will feature an innovative, integrated cargo handling system.
Photo: Superba / AkerBiomarine
Powered with the latest technology including combustion engines, the vessel will be propelled with an efficient propulsion line with variable propeller. The supply vessel will be equipped with an advanced heat recovery system helping to reduce the carbon footprint even further.
From the Norwegian firm, it was stressed that this is another step in the existing collaboration between Norway and China related to sustainable krill harvesting in the Antarctica.
Earlier this year, Aker BioMarine and Chinese krill harvesting companies together with other members of the Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies (ARK), came together to adopt voluntary measures to further secure the sustainability of krill harvesting in the Antarctic Ocean.
Photo: Krill / AkerBiomarine
Aker BioMarine develops krill-based ingredients for medical, nutraceutical, aquaculture, and animal feed applications. The company stretches from sustainable krill harvesting in pristine Antarctic waters through its Montevideo logistics hub, Houston production plant, and all the way to customers around the world.
CODA provides comprehensive services for the overseas development of Chinese businesses and is an important bridge between the Chinese government and businesses.
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