The new vessel is of VARD 8 02 design, based on HAVFISK’s stern trawler Nordtind, which was delivered from VARD in January 2018.

With a length of 80 meters and a beam of 17 meters, the trawler features an advanced fish factory, two separate cargo holds for refrigerated and frozen fish, and a freezing capacity of 80 tons per 24 hours. The new vessel will be a further development of the recently delivered trawler, featuring improved catch handling with a live fish tank, keeping the fish in healthy condition until processing and storing of catch in low temperature to maintain the premium quality of the fish. Head and guts will be stored in ensilage tanks and delivered ashore, ensuring that all biomass of the catch are utilized.”

“The vessel will be the world’s first stern trawler with an integrated energy storage system, consisting of diesel mechanical/diesel electric propulsion and batteries. The energy storage system together with VARD’s SeaQ Power Management System for power optimization in all operations, will ensure low emission of carbon dioxide, NOx and noise. The system will be used in all operations; allowing fuel savings in trawling, transit and in harbor when offloading. In addition, the technologically advanced vessel will feature frequency controlled large components, energy-efficient LED lights, and electrical winches, all connected to the SeaQ Power Management System.

IMO: 9856000
MMSI: 257089790
Call Sign: LFNT
Flag: Norway [NO]
AIS Vessel Type: Fishing
Design ID: VARD 8 02
LOA (m): 80,40
Breadth (m): 16,70
Max draught (m): 6,85
Gross tonnage: 4171 tonns
Deadweight: 1850 tonns
Year built:  2020