World’s first climate-neutral boat hull 

Used cooking oil is being deployed to create a safe and eco-friendly workboat.

AKVA group is launching the world’s first boat hull made from climate-neutral raw materials. The material for the hull, which AKVA group also uses for fish pens, is based on used cooking oil. The new boat hull is part of the iconic range of Polarcirkel boats.

“With this innovative approach, the Polarcirkel boats maintain their status as reliable and robust work boats, while now offering a greener alternative for the aquaculture industry,” says Freddy Bakken Braseth, General Manager of AKVA group Helgeland Plast.

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AKVA group has achieved ISCC PLUS certification (“International Sustainability and Carbon Certification”) for its use of bio-based and recycled raw materials such as forest waste and cooking oil. The certification ensures quality and safety standards for products. This shift from fossil raw materials to plant-based materials makes the boat hull climate-neutral without changing its quality and safety.

“Safety at sea is our priority, and this is achieved with the new raw material. This initiative offers a solution for the aquaculture industry, enabling environmentally conscious choices,” he says.

Polarcirkel boats are used in various sectors, from aquaculture and rescue services to recreational use.

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Lower Carbon Footprint
The raw material consists of 90% bio-circular materials, contributing to a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions. Life Cycle Analyses (LCA) have shown that this raw material has a carbon footprint of only 0.004 kg CO_2E/kg, a marked improvement compared to the 1.9 kg CO_2E/kg generated by using fossil-fuel based material.

The raw material is well suited for use in products that require contact with food and in health applications, underscoring its versatility and safety.

“The use of this raw material represents efficient resource utilization and contributes to a circular economy, an important step towards more sustainable production,” says Braseth.

AKVA group recently launched the world’s first fish pen made of recycled plastic, a result of a collaboration between Oceanize, Plasto, and Nova Sea.

“AKVA group has really made a climate effort by offering climate-neutral boat hulls and recycled fish pens. We look forward to the day the pen is put into operation,” says Braseth.

Contact Akva Group Scotland, Inverness for any enquires.