INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Viel is a Polar Class 5 vessel designed for year-round operations in extreme conditions
Measuring 111 meters in length and 21 meters in width, it displaces 10,500 tons and can break through one meter of ice at three
knots.Powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system delivering 12,600 horsepower, it boasts a range of 14,000 nautical miles and an
It is equipped with laboratories for microbiology, sediment analysis, chemistry, and hydrography.Chile Strengthens Antarctic Presence with
Groundbreaking Icebreaker Almirante Viel
equipment into the water without exposure to external conditions
Accommodating up to 34 scientists alongside its crew of 86, the Almirante Viel facilitates multidisciplinary research critical to
adhering to strict environmental standards for waste management and emissions control.Its advanced radar systems detect small objects at sea
level, while its flight deck supports two helicopters for search-and-rescue missions
