Expeditions to Remote Seas
Extreme conditions demand uncompromising reliability. Icy cold, severe storms, remote seas, and expeditions lasting months far from any infrastructure place the highest demands on both people and technology. For many years, we have had the privilege of accompanying the most renowned German polar explorer and adventurer of our time on his voyages aboard his sailing vessel, the Dagmar Aaen: Arved Fuchs.
Over the course of his career, he has reached both the North and South Poles on foot and is considered an expert in extreme expeditions. Since the 1990s, he has increasingly focused on sea voyages. His vessel is a traditionally built fishing cutter. On these journeys, he traverses historic sea routes such as the Northeast and Northwest Passages and simultaneously documents ocean changes through projects like “Ocean Change.”
A Long-Term Partnership Based on Equal Footing
Arved Fuchs embodies the spirit of discovery, experience, and responsibility at sea like few others. Whether in the Arctic, the Antarctic, or remote oceans, his expeditions regularly take him to regions where navigation and safety determine success or failure. We are all the more proud that he has relied on our maritime safety electronics for many years.
The remote routes and often extreme weather conditions at sea make navigation and safety on board crucial challenges. Especially where visibility, ice, and storms are unpredictable, reliable maritime electronics are essential.
For many years, Arved Fuchs has therefore relied on state-of-the-art AIS technology from our company. The AIS systems help to detect other vessels early and to be visible oneself – an important safety factor, particularly in remote waters where traditional communication channels are limited.
The use of the new easyTRX3S AIS transceiver
Arved Fuchs currently uses the easyTRX3S AIS transceiver, which is designed for robust use under extreme conditions. The device offers reliable transmit and receive functions and can be flexibly integrated into existing onboard systems. Especially on long expeditions, reliable AIS operation provides the safety necessary for navigation, collision avoidance, and orientation in remote and difficult-to-access regions. Using the technology in real-world conditions under extreme circumstances reveals how it actually performs and where improvements are needed. This feedback informs the continuous improvement of our devices – a direct benefit for everyone at sea.
We wish you continued safe voyages thanks to experience, technology, and safety
Arved Fuchs’s travels combine a thirst for adventure, research, and responsibility. We are delighted to accompany him on his expeditions and wish him continued safe voyages, calm seas, and many unforgettable experiences.
Arved Fuchs with the easyTRX3S AIS Class B transceiver.
📌 Who is Arved Fuchs?
Arved Fuchs (born April 26, 1953, in Bad Bramstedt) is a German polar explorer, sailor, and author, known for his numerous documentaries, books, and expeditions.
📌 Expedition Successes and Achievements
Arved Fuchs is one of the few people to have reached both the North Pole and the South Pole on foot within a single year – together with Reinhold Messner in 1989/1990.
With the “Dagmar Aaen,” he has navigated several historic sea routes, including the Northeast and Northwest Passages, as well as expeditions around the American continent.
Since 2015, Fuchs has organized the “Ocean Change” expeditions, which document changes in the oceans and highlight the impact of climate change.
📌 Awards
For his life’s work and commitment, Arved Fuchs has received, among other honors, the Federal Cross of Merit.