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...
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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...
Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for July/August 2021
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VESSEL REVIEW | Aker BioMarine acquires USV for Antarctic krill harvesting work
Norwegian krill harvesting company Aker BioMarine will soon take delivery of a new Sounder unmanned surface vehicle (USV) from local technology specialist Kongsberg Marit ..
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.
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Aker BioMarine orders USV to support krill harvesting activities
Aker BioMarine has ordered a new unmanned surface vehicle (USV) from Kongsberg Maritime to support its krill harvesting activities in Antarctica. Aker and Kongsberg will ..
Krill harvesters’ association to support South Georgia fishery monitoring
The Association of Responsible Krill Harvesting Companies (ARK) has agreed to use some of its vessels to help monitor the status of the krill population in the waters ..
CIMC Raffles launches new krill transporter for Aker BioMarine
Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard has launched a new krill transport vessel ordered by Norway’s Aker BioMarine. Once completed, the DNV GL-classed Antarctic Provider ..
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...