VESSEL REVIEW | Aker BioMarine USV to support Antarctica krill fishing activities

Norwegian krill harvesting company Aker BioMarine has taken delivery of a new unmanned surface vehicle (USV) to support its operations in Antarctica. Built by compatriot unmanned systems specialist Maritime Robotics, the 5.95- by 2.05-metre, 1,900kg craft is equipped with a range of sensor...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/specialised-fields/unmanned-craft-non-naval/vessel-review-aker-biomarine-usv-to-support-antarctica-krill-fishing-activities/

Ten years’ monitoring data confirms precautionary krill fishery in Antarctica

Norway’s Institute of Marine Research (IMR) has released its findings after 10 years of surveying the krill biomass in Antarctica, Norwegian krill harvesting specialist Aker BioMarine said recently. The science, which is based on data from acoustics and trawl surveys, confirms the high...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing-boat-world/regulation-enforcement/ten-years-monitoring-data-confirms-precautionary-krill-fishery-in-antarctica/

Aker BioMarine To Reduce Carbon Footprint With Kongsberg USV

  • Aker BioMarine has ordered a new Sounder USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) from Kongsberg Maritime, to further reduce their carbon footprint and optimise krill harvesting in Antarctica.
  • The USV is also equipped to collect valuable scientific data.

According to an article published in Konsberg, Kongsberg Maritime gets a order from Aker BioMarine for a new Sounder USV to further reduce their carbon footprint and optimise krill harvesting in Antarctica.

Aker BioMarine’s Sustainability Strategy

Sustaina...

https://mfame.guru/aker-biomarine-to-reduce-carbon-footprint-with-kongsberg-usv/

Wärtsilä to run another eco-project

The technology group Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to design a state-of-the-art multipurpose transport vessel that will operate in Antarctic waters.

According to a statement, Wärtsilä will also provide the vessel with a comprehensive package of integrated propulsion and hybrid solutions to ensure highly efficient and environmentally sustainable operations. The ship has been ordered by Norway-based Aker BioMarine and will be constructed in China, at CIMC Raffles. The ship design order...

https://container-news.com/wartsila-run-eco-project/

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