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New Danish boat brand gains ground in Greenland

Danish Tuco Group ApS builds Arctic commercial boats for fishing and passenger transport. Their boat type ProZero has already been purchased by Disko Line and Albatros Arctic Circle, and now the manufacturer is looking for a partner in Nuuk.

In 2024, Albatros Arctic Circle purchased a ProZero 13.5 meter boat from Tuco Group. The boat is specially designed to operate in Greenlandic waters and approved by the Danish Maritime Authority to transport up to 12 passengers according to the special rules for sailing in Greenland. Tuco Group has also sold a boat to Disko Line and is now looking for a partner in Nuuk.
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The Danish boat manufacturer Tuco Group ApS, which has a shipyard in Faaborg on Funen, specializes in building boats that are suitable for the demanding Arctic waters.

Disko Line and Albatros Arctic Circle have already purchased a ProZero, and now the company is working to find a partner in Nuuk, for example in terms of negotiation and maintenance. This is according to Tuco Group CEO Jonas Pedersen.

– We have had an ambition to enter the Greenland market for a long time. We believe that we have some products that fit well, and we are currently in close dialogue with a possible partner in Nuuk.

The ProZero boats are characterized by being built from the ground up for commercial use. The boats are constructed of fiberglass composite and are designed for stable sailing in rough waters.

The ProZero boats have more than 300 different models, all based on three platforms, says CEO Jonas Pedersen.

Can be adapted to the customer's needs

According to the manufacturer, this is a boat built on thoroughly tested and safe hulls, while the deck layout can be adapted to the individual customer's needs. For example, the boat for the Albatros Arctic Circle is tailored for day trips and whale watching with good opportunities for social activities in the cabin, and a viewing post on the roof of the cabin.

In addition to passenger transport, the boats are also well suited for various maritime tasks in Greenlandic waters, according to the manufacturer.

The boats are also equipped with modern navigation and safety systems, including radar, echo sounder and automatic fire extinguishing systems.

The cabin with space for 12 passengers.

– The great strength of our workboats is that they are thoroughly tested and proven and can be configured uniquely and adapted to the customer's operational requirements. This provides security regarding performance and operation and flexibility to meet the individual customer's special needs, says Jonas Pedersen, who is experiencing positive feedback from customers who have already purchased a ProZero boat in Greenland. – The feedback we have received is that it is very seaworthy, says Jonas Pedersen.

Produced in Denmark

The boats are adapted to the customer's needs and are delivered as ready-made solutions, typically in lengths from 8-15.99 meters.

– Our model program includes more than 300 different models, all based on three platforms, says Jonas Pedersen.

All boats are produced in Faaborg in Denmark, where Tuco has developed and built specialized maritime vessels for both civilian and military customers since 1998.