The world's biggest and most modern krill fishing factory vessel for Antarctic waters is to be designed by Wärtsilä.
The vessel will operate in the Antarctic and the design provides a sustainable environmental solution. The contract, signed in December 2015, has been placed by Shanghai based Hansail Marine & Offshore Design and will feature Wärtsilä's VS 6206 FT design. The vessel is to be built for Jiangsu Sunline Deep Sea Fisheries Co, based in China.
Krill Fishing Factory Vessel
The design incorporates innovative fishing and fish processing technologies that allow krill fishing to be carried out, not only with conventional net trawling, but also using continuous pumping, a new development that improves the quality of the fish. The 115 metre long vessel will have on board processing factories for the production of frozen krill, krill meat, and Omega 3 fish oil. The ship will have accommodation for 99 people.
Hull Design
In addition to the installed machinery and propulsion system, an important element of a ship's performance is the hull design. To ensure high efficiency, low fuel consumption, and therefore reduced environmental impact, the hull's interaction with the propeller is of significant importance. Wärtsilä has optimised the hull lines through the use of advanced computer aided tools.
Basic Design
The contract calls for a Basic Design, meaning that Wärtsilä will provide all Class and Flag Authority related drawings and arrangements needed for the necessary approvals and certifications. These will also provide the basis for future more detailed engineering prior to the building of the ship.
Picture: The new krill fishing factory vessel, the largest of its kind in the world, to be built for Jiangsu Sunline Deep Sea Fisheries Co is designed by Wärtsilä.
