Kongsberg Maritime has been contracted to equip a 120m krill trawler for the Norwegian krill processing firm Rimfrost.
The company has already supplied the vessel’s design, which incorporates technology to enable krill fishing in Antarctica to be more climate-friendly and sustainable, while optimising resource use. Extensive use of heat recovery from exhaust gases, coolant water and factory processes will ensure the best possible energy utilisation, while the large-scale application of electric components will limit the danger of pollution from hydraulic systems.
Much of this technology is sourced from Kongsberg’s product portfolio, including propulsion, steering and deck machinery, power, automation and telecoms. A Fishmaster integrated bridge solution comprising navigation, fish finding, catch monitoring and communications systems will also be supplied by Kongsberg, in addition to remote support.
Sustainability drive
Egil Haugsdal, president of Kongsberg Maritime, said: “Our deep involvement with this project, both in its design and in its equipment specification, has allowed us to plan a vessel which we believe is a real game-changer. By minimising emissions and maximising the efficient use of energy, we can make our industry smarter, safer and more sustainable.”
In November 2019, Rimfrost awarded a contract to Westcon Shipyard for the building of the new vessel. In January, Tersan Shipyard signed a contract to build the vessel for Rimfrost in cooperation with Westcon Shipyard. Westcon will complete the vessel at its facility in Norway after initial construction at the Tersan Shipyard in Turkey.
It is expected that the ship will be ready to begin operations in 2022. There is also an option to construct a further vessel.
