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Incredible Antarctic Support Ship Will Operate In Fall And Summer In Antarctica With Capacity For 95 People On Board
The event held at the Arsenal of the Navy in Rio de Janeiro on the last 13th was historic for Brazil and brought the signing of an agreement for the construction of an Antarctic Support Ship for the country’s special operations in Antarctica, promising the generation of 500 to 600 direct jobs and more than 6,000 indirect jobs. The ship, granted to the Brazilian Antarctic Program (PROANTAR), will be powered by diesel and electricity and capable of supporting a crew of 95 people, including 26 researchers to explore the secrets of the continent.
The construction of this ship is expected to occur by 2025, and it should measure 93.3 meters in length and 18.5 meters in width, with the autonomy to operate for 70 days without issues. The construction of this ship will boost the shipbuilding industry and stimulate the economy in the sector. EMGEPRON, in partnership with the Brazilian Navy, will lead this project. Check out the details of this negotiation in the article.
Learn More About The Brazilian Navy’s Antarctic Support Ship In The Video Below
Ship Structure Will Follow The Pattern Of Others Used In Previous Missions In Antarctica
During the event attended by ministers, members of the Brazilian Navy, and involved companies, it was announced that the ship’s construction should follow the model used in previous missions such as the “Ary Rongel”. However, the new model will have some enhanced properties according to Brazil’s operational needs in Antarctica.
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“To maintain the status of consultative member of the Antarctic Treaty, it is necessary for Brazil to be present and conduct substantial scientific research in the region, a fact that the new ship will help to enhance”
General Director of Material of the Navy, Admiral José Augusto Vieira da Cunha de Menezes (2022)
Construction Should Be Done In National Territory And With Participation Of Brazilians In More Than 500 Direct Jobs And 6 Thousand Indirect Jobs
The agreement signed on Monday (13) states that the construction should be carried out in national territory and encompass a structure capable of operating in the fall and summer during missions in Antarctica. However, this ship will be built at the Jurong-Aracruz Shipyard (EJA) in Espírito Santo and is expected to generate between 500 and 600 direct jobs and more than 6,000 indirect jobs.
“As a signatory member of the Antarctic Treaty, our country has gained the right to vote and participate in decision-making forums about the future of the southern continent, as well as took on international commitments under international cooperation related to the preservation of the freedom of scientific exploration in that region”
General Director of Material of the Navy, Admiral José Augusto Vieira da Cunha de Menezes (2022)
The Empresa Gerencial de Projetos Navais (EMGEPRON), Polar 1 Construção Naval SPE Ltda., in partnership with the Brazilian Navy, will be responsible for leading this new project. However, the technical team will need great insight to build a reinforced hull capable of breaking through ice plates and navigating in large frozen fields, ensuring safety for the crew.
Investment Of More Than R$ 740 Million By EMGEPRON Will Stimulate The Development Of Scientific Discoveries In Antarctica, Besides Jobs
The EMGEPRON spearheaded a total of R$ 740 million for the construction of this new vessel powered by diesel and electricity, which promises significant scientific discoveries in the icy lands of Antarctica. This is because the ship will have new structures that enhance the safety of operations such as modern cranes, more sophisticated controls, and modern navigation systems.
“This is the year of the bicentennial. It is a year of deliveries that mark the efforts of many Brazilians over time. I would like to thank the partnerships that the Navy, the Air Force, and Brazilian science have made on the Antarctic continent. There is a piece of Brazil where Brazilians work for Brazil and for the planet.”
Paulo Alvim, Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovations of Brazil (2022).
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