MFV “Antarctic”

KER Group were awarded the contract to supply the RSW and vacuum pump unloading system for the New MFV ”Antarctic”. 

• 2 x 800KW RSW Ammonia System.  
• 2 x Control cabinet, 15” HMI screen, with outputs for remote operation. 
• 1 x 15” HMI Screen for Wheelhouse or control room. 
• Ammonia alarm system controlled through the main PLC, system wired with outputs for emergency stop and fan controls for RSW room. 
• Temperature monitoring and recording system to printer. 
• Tank sounding for 8 tanks.  
• Control of RSW valves included in PLC and programming (For Modbus or Ethernet communications). 
• 3 x KER Group Vacuum Pump systems consisting of the following:

1. 3 x 3000Ltr Stainless steel 316L Vacuum Tanks c/w 12” Inlet and 14” Discharge. 
2. 3 x Samson Ocean master 1000 Vacuum Compressor c/w Brass ends and stainless-steel drums. 
3. 3 x 66Kw Electric motors and couplings. 
4. 3 x Stainless steel 4-way valve and manifold c/w air actuators. 
5. 1 x Control cabinet c/w PLC system to control Vacuum pump System.
6. 1 x 15” HMI Screen.  
7. 1 x 14” Landing separator from 316L Stainless steel. 

“We’re really happy with the systems KER Group installed on the MFV ‘Antarctic.’ Both the RSW and Vacuum Pump Systems have worked perfectly, keeping our quality and efficiency on every trip. I would recommend KER to any boat owner looking for a supplier of these systems for their vessel.”

— Eamon McHugh, Director of Antarctic Fishing Co.

KER RSW System Product Offering

KER Vacuum Pump System Product Offering