We are inspired by the life and humanitarian work of our own "Miracle Doctor" Helena Ndume. Notable for her charitable work among sufferers of eye-related illnesses in Namibia. To date, she has performed more than 30.000 eye surgeries free of charge. Naming the vessel after her is a true honor.
Thank you Dr. Ndume .

We are a Namibian company formed by a diverse group of professionals and investors sharing the same principles. Currently, we are operating MFV Helena Ndume in the Ross Sea under the rules and regulations of The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).  Target specie Patagonian Toothfish ( Dissostichus eleginoides and   Dissostichus mawsoni ) 

Toothfish, also known as Chilean seabass, live in deep waters in the southern oceans near Antarctica. Both Patagonian toothfish and Antarctic toothfish have white, flaky, moist flesh, which is highly sought after by chefs for its versatility and Omega-3 fatty acids. The Patagonian toothfish is recognized, especially in US and Japan, as a luxury fish due to its mild flavor and firm white flesh that falls into succulent flakes. The Patagonian toothfish gives a smooth mouthfeel with an umami flavour hinting at butter, nuts and sweetness. 

Our vessel is a 47-meter-length bottom-long liner with a GT of 1.012 t. She was built in Sweden and is currently classified by Det Norske Veritas as a 1A1 ICE C fishing vessel. Our fishing system is a Mustad Autoline DeepSea able to deliver more quality fish to the market by using precision bating. 

 CCAMLR Vessel ID: 
120735

Owner: 
Honeyguide Investments (PTY) LTD

Operator: 
Honeyguide Investments (PTY) LTD

Callsign: 
V5MP
Registration Number: 
012021888
IMO Number: 
8510817

 The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) was established by an international convention in 1982 with the objective of conserving Antarctic marine life. This was in response to increasing commercial interest in Antarctic krill resources, a keystone component of the Antarctic ecosystem and a history of over-exploitation of several other marine resources in the Southern Ocean.  The Commission's decisions establish the regulatory framework applied to the management of each fishery in the Convention Area. Such decisions may include, but not be limited to, catch limits and seasonal or area closures and measures aimed at minimising any potential impact of fishing activities on non-target species and the ecosystem. 

The Coalition of Legal Toothfish Operators (COLTO) was founded in 2003 by legal industry members to eliminate Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing for Toothfish, and to ensure the long term sustainability of Toothfish resources, and the rich and critical biodiversity of the southern oceans.  At that time, IUU catches were double the legal catches of Toothfish, but through the combined efforts of CCAMLR, Flag States, Port States, conservation NGOs and industry, those levels of IUU fishing are now virtually zero, along with seabird bycatch being at near-zero levels.

We sincerely thank the Namibian Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resource staff members in Windhoek and Walvis Bay for their support. Special mention goes to the Honorable Minister of Fisheries, Derek Klazen.

We are also admiring Dr. Helena Ndume and Ms. Ella Shihepo for their life struggle and determination. 

 The Republic of Namibia is a country in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south and east. Although it does not border Zimbabwe, less than 200 meters (660 feet) of the Botswanan right bank of the Zambezi River separates the two countries. Its capital and largest city is Windhoek. The driest country in sub-Saharan Africa,[17] Namibia has been inhabited by the San, Damara, and Nama people since pre-historic times. Around the 14th century, immigrating Bantu peoples arrived as part of the Bantu expansion. Since then, the Bantu groups, the largest being the Ovambo, have dominated the country's population; since the late 19th century, they have constituted a majority. With an estimated population of 2.77 million people today, Namibia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. 

Nothing would be possible without our brave crew members from all nationalities. Namibia, Uruguay, Indonesia, Ukraine, and Spain.

Around the coasts of Antarctica, temperatures are generally close to freezing in the summer (December-February) months or even slightly positive in the northern part of the Antarctic Peninsula.

During winter, monthly mean temperatures at coastal stations are between -10°C and -30°C, but temperatures may briefly rise towards freezing when winter storms bring warm air towards the Antarctic coast.