Zamakona wins “Best Spanish Ship” award

OCTOBER 29, 2013 — Spanish shipbuilder Zamakona Yards has won the prestigious “Best Spanish Ship Built in 2012” award of the Association of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers in Spain (AINE ).

The award is for the Esvagt Aurora, an 87 m Ulstein SX123 design ERRV (Emergency Rescue and Recovery Vessel) built for Esvagt AS of Esbjerg, Denmark at Zamakona’s Bilbao shipyard.

The vessel incorporates the latest cutting-edge technological developments for the launch and recovery of rescue boats, de-icing equipment to prevent accumulation on deck as well as equipment for pollution control.

It meets the highest standards required by the Norwegian authorities for this type of vessel.