Discover the Ronia-Polaris: Ratings & Maritime News

On October 10th, 2023, a momentous baptism ceremony took place for the Ronja Polaris in Ålesund, Norway. This remarkable vessel, owned by Sølvtrans and constructed by the esteemed Astilleros Zamakona S.A., is a proud addition to the Zamakona Yards fleet. Although the Ronja Polaris was officially delivered last October, the baptism coincided with its success in the field, as it was immediately deployed to serve Marine Harvest after delivery. To date, the vessel has impressively transported over 70,000 tons of live fish. Mrs. Anja Halsebakk, daughter of Sølvtrans CEO Roger Halsebakk, had the honor of being the Godmother of the vessel. The ceremony was graced by notable attendees including Mr. Roger Halsebakk, the ship’s captain Mr. Anders Solheim, and Zamakona Shipyards executives Mr. Luis Magro and Mr. Ángel Sanchez. During the event, Roger Halsebakk emphasized the exceptional performance of the Ronja Polaris, which has surpassed the company’s expectations by efficiently and sustainably managing large volumes of fish.

Zamakona Yards has successfully handed over the state-of-the-art Live Fish Carrier, 'RONJA POLARIS', to Sølvtrans AS at their shipyard located in Bilbao, Spain. This delivery marks the first of two sister vessels designed for efficient and safe transportation of live fish, including species such as salmon, trout, and smolts. The vessel met the expectations of the owners and received approval from Norwegian regulatory authorities for food transportation. Mr. Roger, CEO of Sølvtrans AS, expressed his satisfaction with the ship following its delivery, stating, 'The ship's construction quality is high, and I am very pleased with the shipyard.' Designed by Rolls Royce Marine in collaboration with both the owner and shipyard, the 'RONJA POLARIS' incorporates cutting-edge technologies tailored for the live fish transport industry.