Tersan Shipyard has launched Arctic Factory Trawler; Gadus

Tersan Shipyard Inc. (Tersan) has launched NB1102 soon to be named Gadus; the Arctic Freezer Trawler built for P/F JFK from Faroe Islands. Gadus is the second trawler that Tersan Shipyard has launched for Owners from Faroe Island within the last two month

88,10 meters long and 18,30 meters wide fishing vessel will be an advanced, technologically sophisticated factory trawler capable for triple trawling. She will be outfitted with a shrimp factory, an advanced fillet factory and a fishmeal and fish oil plant. In addition there will be arrangement for freezing of pelagic species on the vessel.

The Skipsteknik designed vessel will have accommodation for 43 people on board with spacious and comfortable living places. She will be capable for efficiently trawling in icy and arctic waters and planned to be delivered in the last quarter of 2022.

“We are pleased and proud to have the chance to work together with P/F JFK for this significant project” stated Mr. Osman Nurettin Paksu, the Chairman of the Board of Tersan. He continued with “The effectiveness date of the project was the beginning of the covid pandemic and this project provided us a separate source of motivation, strength and happiness. For this reason, she has a special importance for us.”