ANTECC has now a new zodiac Mark V HD to support field work in Livingston Island, Antarctic. The boat was funded by the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) and integrates the Portuguese Polar Programme in a collaboration with the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute. It will be used to support logistical operations at the St. Kliment Ohridski station in Livingston Island, as well as ANTECC researchers field work. It will allow access to several of our field sites around Hurd Peninsula.
The Zodiac Mark V Heavy Duty measures 5.85 m and is equipped with a 50HP Yamaha engine and a 15HP Yamaha engine. The Mark V HD may transport up to 15 people and a total payload of 2520 kg.
Assembling the Zodiac at the Bulgarian beach
Ready for sailing