Norwegian fishing firm and Vard sign new stern trawler deal
The new vessel is based on the Vard 8 02 design, developed to meet the evolving needs of modern, responsible fisheries
(Source: Vard)
Fincantieri owned Vard has signed a deal with Norwegian fishing firm, Rosund Drift, for the design and building of a new stern trawler. The vessel, based on the shipbuilder’s Vard 8 02 design, is intended both for semi-pelagic and bottom-trawling operations. Its design prioritises careful fish handling, preserving product quality, and low environmental impact.
Key features of the new trawler design include efficient hybrid propulsion and energy systems to minimise fuel burn and emissions, and flexible storage for refrigerated and frozen cargo. Ensilage tanks will enable biomass processing ashore and the vessel also has a shrimp processing plant.
The ice-strengthened trawler has a length of 80.4m and a 16.7m beam.it has a headless and gutted processing factory and 25 single cabins designed with crew welfare as a priority.
The Ålesund-based fishing company has one trawler, Atlantic Star, and is part of a fishing consortium. It has two companies – Rosund Drift and Nordfjord Havfiske.
Roger Sandnes, Vard senior vice president, said: “We are delighted to welcome Rosund Drift AS as a customer to Vard. The Vard 8 02 design has proven highly successful in the market, and this project will further enhance its capabilities to meet future industry demands. I want to credit Rosund Drift AS for seeing the opportunities in a challenging market.”
