MAN power and propulsion packages picked for giant factory trawlers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 — MAN Energy Solutions is to supply the propulsion system for seven 109-meter Russian fishing vessels that will be the largest purpose-built factory trawler newbuildings in more than 25

Vard nets order for ultra modern pelagic trawler

MARCH 2, 2017 — Research Fishing Company Ltd., Lerwick, Shetland, has signed a contract with Vard Group AS for construction of an 80 m x 16.2 m pelagic trawler The contract value

Metalships & Docks to build new factory freezer trawler

FEBRUARY 3, 2017—Niisa Trawl Aps, Nuuk, Greenland, has signed a contract with Spain’s Metalships & Docks SA to build an Arctic factory freezer trawler based on an ST-118 design from Norway’s Skipsteknisk.

U.S.-built trawler will be most environmental friendly yet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014 — Norwegian ship designer Skipsteknisk AS says the new 261.8 ft freezer trawler ordered from shipbuilder Dakota Creek Industries, Anacortes, WA, by Fishermen’s Finest, Kirkland, WA, will be its

Volstad orders subsea IMR vessel from Turkish yard

JULY 10, 2013 — Ålesund, Norway, headquartered Volstad Shipping AS has signed a contract with Tersan Shipyard in Turkey covering the building of a Subsea IMR and Construction Vessel. The contract was