The 159-metre (522-foot) vessel offers cargo capacity for nearly 10,000 tons of krill meal and substantial bunker capacity to refuel harvesting vessels during operations, eliminating operational downtime and maximising efficiency.
Other modifications include a hangar and a bridge control station for multiple search drones; expanded and modernised accommodation areas; renewed waste management systems; and safety and operational systems upgraded in compliance with Polar Code standards.
“She will stay long-term at sea during the fishing season, in close vicinity to fishing vessels, where she will operate as a floating meal storage and drone handling vessel,” said Skjong. “When our main support vessel Antarctic Provider arrives at the fishing area with fresh supplies, spare parts, on-signing crew and restocked fuel, she will take the products from Antarctic Enabler and re-deliver the fuel that she has on board for later bunkering of fishing vessels.”
