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Wärtsilä’s strength in fishing vessel sector enhanced with propulsion orders for four new vessels
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the propulsion machinery for four new fishing vessels being built at Karstensens Shipyard in Denmark. These orders emphasise Wärtsilä’s leading position in delivering propulsion solutions for the fishing …
Sep 13, 2022 / Vessels
Zamakona Will Build A New Midwater Pelagic Trawler For Fiskebas Fishing
Zamakona Yards and Fiskebas Fishing Co Ltd (Shetland, UK) have agreed the construction of one 69,60 m Midwater Pelagic Trawler. The vessel will replace the present M/V ANTARCTIC II (LK145) built in 2004 and based in Lerwick. The new trawler will be …
Nov 22, 2021 / Vessels
First vessel certified with Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard by LR
Global Seafood Assurances have announced that the first vessel to achieve the Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS) has been awarded the RFVS certificate by Lloyds Register. Caption: Fishing vessel Antarctic Discovery - Image courtesy of Burks …
Jan 20, 2021 / Curious
New hard-working Havyard vessel for the salmon farming industry
On Wednesday (Jan06), Norsk Fisketransport AS took delivery of a new Havyard wellboat that offers greater salmon capacity, enhanced fish welfare and a greener propulsion system.The ‘Havtrans’ series sets the standard for medium-sized wellboats in the …
Jan 11, 2021 / Vessels
PrimeServ Upgrade Delivers Massive Emission and Fuel Savings to Norwegian Trawler
Demanding retrofit featuring MAN’s propietary Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system and fuel-consumption optimisation slashes CO2 and NOx emissions respectively by 475 and 45 tons per yearMAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales division, MAN …
Oct 19, 2020 / Curious
Wärtsilä to provide latest engine and power generation technology for new Scottish fishing trawler
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply a propulsion and power package for a new 75 metres long fishing trawler. The ship is being built at the Karstensen shipyard in Denmark for Scottish owners and operators Wiseman Fishing Co and Northbay …
Apr 10, 2020 / Vessels
Bulk carrier Accolade II Collides with Fishing Vessel Sand Groper off Port Adelaide
The ATSB is investigating a collision between the bulk carrier Accolade II and fishing vessel Sand Groper off Port Adelaide on 29 February 2020. Caption: Bulk carrier Accolade II - Image courtesy of Trevor Powell The collision occurred in the …
Mar 5, 2020 / Accidents
Wärtsilä solutions chosen to upgrade efficiency and environmental performance of Norwegian fishing vessel
The technology group Wärtsilä is to supply a 12-year old fishing vessel with a Wärtsilä 32 engine, a NOx Reducer (SCR) selective catalytic reduction system, and a shaft generator. The new engine will replace an existing one from another supplier …
Nov 21, 2019 / Vessels
Innovative Damen-built vessel named in Scheveningen ceremony
On 1st November 2019, the latest Damen Shipyards Group fishing vessel, constructed at Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam (Maaskant) was named in a dedicated ceremony organised by leading fishing company Van der Zwan. The vessel was named Spes Nova …
Nov 5, 2019 / Vessels
GONDAN launched new Fishing Stern Trawler
Saturday (Sep28) at GONDAN Shipyard in Figueras, at high tide, the launching of a new Fishing Stern Trawler Vessel built for Prestfjord AS took place.The vessel, designed by Kongsberg Maritime has a length of 77.3 m and a beam of 17 m. Built-in steel …
Oct 1, 2019 / Vessels