Gondan to build ice-classed trawler with low resistant aluminium superstructure

Spanish shipbuilder Gondan and Norwegian ship owner Engenes fiskeriselskap AS have reportedly signed a deal in the recent time to build a 69.9 metre long and 16 metre beam stern trawler. The expected time of delivery is the 1^st quarter of 2021.

The trawler will be of NVC 370 design with a low resistant aluminium superstructure from Rolls-Royce, which will also deliver electric trawl winches driven by permanent magnet motors, as well as automation equipment. The hybrid propulsion system of the vessel will consist of a B33:45 diesel engine, Promas integrated propeller system, and HSG drive system.

Shipowners Johannes Arne and Børge Arvesen of Engenes fiskeriselskap, said: “This is a milestone for our company and carries on the proud traditions of trawl fishing in our part of Norway.”

Other key features of the trawler will be DNV classified and ice classed, with operational efficiency, low emissions, crew comfort, and safety importance criteria in the development of the vessel design. The vessel is expected to operate in the Northern Atlantic, Barents Sea, and Svalbard region, where it will undertake bottom trawling as well as pelagic trawling.