Tuna freezer vessel ‘Ljubica’ has been delivered by Zamakona Yards to owner group Jadran, based in Ecuador and Panamá.

Ljubica. Credit: Zamakona Yards

Ljubica. Credit: Zamakona Yards

The event took place in Getxo, Spain, and was attended by over 200 people, including authorities, guests and Matea Peric, a seven year old girl who acted as Godmother. Also present at the ceremony were Jardan Group´s president, Diego Miletic and president of Zamakona Yards Group, Pedro Garaygordobil.

The Ljubica is a tuna freezer vessel of 89 metres length and 14 metres beam, with tanks for a fish load of 2,000 cubic metres and accommodation for 35 people. Zamakona says that the vessel features the most modern and sophisticated technology in order to meet Jadran’s needs.

The contract was awarded to Zamakona in April 2013 at a value of $35m. The Ljubica will fish for tuna in the Pacific Ocean.