It is the "Ovejero", built in Puerto Montt by Astilleros Ascon. The new naval vessel was inaugurated on Friday 19 April at the Puerto Oxxean facilities.

More food storage capacity for fish, better habitability and higher energy efficiency are some of the features of the new naval device of Mowi Chile, launched on Friday 19 April at the facilities of Oxxean Port. The Ovejero dock, which was built by Ascon Shipyards from Puerto Montt, will come into service in the coming days in the Chiloé province.

It is the fourth pontoon of a series of six that is being inaugurated by the salmon farming company in southern Chile. The Ovejero, which has a length of 41.8 meters and a total beam of 14 meters, has first class facilities, with the aim that its crew has the maximum possible comfort, both when carrying out their work and during their time off. This is seen in the different common areas. for recreation, with living rooms and a gym, as well as spacious rooms and large bathrooms.

Like its predecessor -Gaucho pontoon-, Ovejero has a capacity for 600 tonnes of feed, along with state-of-the-art technological equipment, which aims for a more efficient use of energy and fuel. It will also be able to comfortably accommodate up to 20 people.