With its RBB hull (Rigid Buoyancy Boat), which is self-draining and equipped with polystyrene-filled pontoons, Polarcirkel offers high sea safety. Environmentally unfriendly Styrofoam in pipes is no longer used.
AKVA group
AKVA group has officially presented in Mo i Rana, Norway, the world's first boat hull made from climate-neutral raw materials. The main change is that the virgin materials no longer come from fossil oil but are sourced from plants.
According to a statement published by the company, it has received certification through ISCC PLUS to use raw materials based on bio-based and recycled raw materials such as forest waste and used cooking oil in the production of both workboats and fish pens.
"Safety at sea is our main goal, and this is achieved just as effectively by using new raw materials. We want to offer aquaculture operators a more sustainable choice. By embracing greener alternatives, we contribute to allowing them to make environmentally conscious decisions and thus contribute to a more sustainable future - whether you opt for motor-driven or electric motor," said General Manager of AKVA group, Helgeland Plast Freddy Bakken Braseth.
Polarcirkel boats are known for "their practical design, high quality, flexibility, and low maintenance requirements."
The Coast Guard, navy, police, fire departments, and tour operators, can use these boats as the group can adapt their specific needs to the design and function. Therefore, some models have also received a new stern profile, thicker material, and more shock absorption.
Regarding this, Braseth added: "It's not only fish farmers who use Polarcirkel. They are also used in service by sea-based industries, the oil and gas sector, rescue services, defense, Arctic tour operators, and even recreational boaters. Polarcirkel is designed to withstand the toughest conditions, from icy -40°C to hot +55°C, offering unparalleled safety and reliability, whether operating in the Arctic or the tropics."
"AKVA group has truly made a climate leap by offering climate-neutral boat hulls and recycled fish pens! We look forward to the day when the fish pen is put into operation - it will be like opening the door to a new world, simply exciting," he concluded.