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Wärtsilä propulsion solutions selected for Brazilian Navy’s Polar Vessel
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the main power generation and power conversion system for a new 103.16m Antarctic Support Vessel being built for the Brazilian Navy. The order has been placed by Brazil’s Estaleiro Jurong Aracruz shipyard and …
Aug 25, 2023 / Curious
FESCO’s diesel-electric ship Vasiliy Golovnin completed its expedition to Antarctica
FESCO Transportation Group has announced that the diesel-electric vessel Vasiliy Golovnin has successfully completed its expedition to Antarctica, having delivered essential cargo to two Indian and one Belgian research stations. This marks the …
Apr 7, 2023 / Vessels
FESCO vessel set sails to Antarctica to supply Indian scientific stations
Vasiliy Golovnin, diesel electric ship of FESCO Transportation Group (“FESCO”), has left port Cape Town (Republic of South Africa) on January 5, 2022 and embarked on a new expedition to Antarctica carrying cargo for Indian research stations.This is …
Jan 17, 2022 / Vessels
FESCO’s vessel departed to Antarctica to supply India's research stations
26 January 2021 the icebreaker of FESCO Transportation Group (FESCO) “Vasiliy Golovnin” departed from the port of Cape Town (South Africa) to Antarctica carrying supplies for the Indian research stations. The expedition will be completed at the …
Jan 29, 2021 / Vessels
First vessel certified with Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard by LR
Global Seafood Assurances have announced that the first vessel to achieve the Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS) has been awarded the RFVS certificate by Lloyds Register. Caption: Fishing vessel Antarctic Discovery - Image courtesy of Burks …
Jan 20, 2021 / Curious
RRS Sir David Attenborough Departs Cammell Laird For Sea Trials
Wednesday (Wednesday 21 October) the UK’s most advanced polar research ship – RRS Sir David Attenborough (CruiseMapper)– leaves Cammell Laird shipyard for two weeks of technical sea trials. In November, the shipyard will formally hand over the ship …
Oct 21, 2020 / Vessels
Successful Launching of Cargo Vessel built by CIMC Raffles
On September 17, 2020, the launching ceremony for Antarctic Provider project was held on CIMC Raffles Yantai base. The project is built by CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd. for Norway Aker BioMarine company. Antarctic Provider with length over all 167.6m, …
Sep 18, 2020 / Vessels
Sea trials of Australia’s new icebreaking research and supply vessel Nuyina delayed by COVID-19
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) announced that sea trials of Australia’s new icebreaking research and supply vessel (RSV) “Nuyina” (see also CruiseMapper) have been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Picture courtesy: Damen …
May 5, 2020 / Vessels
First cargo delivery from Antarctica in Montevideo by MV Trinitas
The mv Trinitas has completed a first delivery of big bags with krillmeal in the port of MontevideoTranshipment in the Antarctic SeaLoading of the Trinitas was performed side by side with an old acquaintance of Wagenborg: the ex MV Vlieborg, a 9.000 …
Apr 28, 2020 / Vessels
FESCO vessel finished the Antarctic expedition 2020 delivering cargo to research stations
FESCO Transportation Group’s (FESCO) diesel motor vessel Vasiliy Golovnin successfully finished the Antarctic expedition of 2020. The vessel delivered cargoes for two Indian and one Belgian research stations. The expedition lasted for three and a …
Apr 21, 2020 / Vessels