Aker QRILL Company, which was divested from Aker Biomarine in September, has commissioned Tersan Shipyard to add a new krill vessel to its Antarctic fleet

The venture, Fresh Cool Logistical Services, will construct four 11,000-deadweight-ton reefer vessels to transport Liaoyu's krill and fishing products from Antarctica

By Dan Gibson

Only one-sixth of the total krill caught by the firm's three vessels in the Antarctic will likely be sold to the original parent company, with the rest all now destined to feed buyers

From now on, the standalone firm -- jointly owned by American Industrial Partners and Aker Capital -- will be known as Aker QRILL Company

By María Feijóo

Aker Biomarine has announced its financial results for Q3 2024, showcasing a robust performance amid a significant strategic divestment

Norway's has sold its ownership position in the business to American Industrial Partners and Aker, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Aker Capital

The firm is forming a new joint entity, Aker Biomarine Antarctica Holding II, to be owned 60% by American Industrial Partners and 40% by Aker Capital

Norwegian krill harvester Aker BioMarine reported improved financial results for the first quarter of 2024, driven by strong sales growth across most of its business segments

Aker BioMarine reported a surge in its Q4 revenue in fourth quarter, but higher fuel prices, lower Superba production affected the group's margins

'Our krill meal sales have exceeded production levels over the past 12 months for the first time since we took delivery of the new harvesting vessel Antarctic Endurance,' said Matts Johansen, CEO