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Asenav
Founded 1974
Headquarters Chile, Valdivia
Key people
Eberhard Kossmann
Products shipbuilding
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View of the hangars of Asenav in Calle-Calle River

Asenav is a company from Chile that builds ships. Its full name is Astilleros y Servicios Navales. Think of it as a big factory for boats! Asenav has its main shipyards in the city of Valdivia, in southern Chile. This city is about 15 kilometers from the Pacific Ocean. The company started in 1974. It was founded by Eberhard Kossmann, who was a German immigrant.

What is Asenav?

Asenav is a very important company in Chile. It specializes in shipbuilding, which means designing and constructing all kinds of ships. They build vessels for different purposes. These ships are used all over the world. Asenav is known for its quality and strong ships.

Building Amazing Ships

Asenav has built many different types of ships over the years. Each type is designed for a special job. Here are some examples of the ships they create:

Ferries

Ferries are ships that carry people and vehicles across water. They are like floating buses or trains. Asenav has built many ferries. Some examples include the Fueguino (1999) and the MV Pelee Islander II.

Tugboats

Tugboats are small but very powerful boats. They are used to push or pull larger ships. This helps big ships move in harbors or through narrow waterways. Asenav's tugboats include the Pulli (1991) and the Svitzer Bedford (2005).

Tourism Ships

These ships are made for travelers and explorers. They often have comfortable cabins and viewing decks. They take people on exciting trips to beautiful places. The Mystique Princess (1996) and the Magellan Explorer (2019) are examples of tourism ships built by Asenav.

Fishing Vessels

Fishing vessels are designed to catch fish. They can be small boats or large ships. They have special equipment for fishing and storing the catch. The Tritón (1993) and the Christian í Grótinum (1997) are some of their fishing vessels.

Offshore Ships

Offshore ships work far out at sea. They support activities like oil and gas exploration. They can also help with underwater construction. The Maersk Dispatcher (2005) is an example of an offshore ship built by Asenav.

Well Boats

Well boats are special ships used in fish farming. They transport live fish, often salmon, from farms to processing plants. They have large tanks filled with water to keep the fish healthy. The Patagón IV (2003) and Patagon IX (2020) are well boats from Asenav.

Want to Learn More?

  • Asenav.cl - Official homepage

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