The latest new vessel in Nueva Pescanova’s fleet renewal programme for its subsidiaries in Africa is on the way to its home port of Beira in Mozambique.
One of a group of new trawlers to be built for Pescamar in Mozambique, Ponta Macalonga was delivered and blessed in Spain at a ceremony attended by Nueva Pescanova chairman José María Benavent and and CEO Ignacio González.
Ponta Macalonga is scheduled to start fishing as the season opens on 1st April.
The 32 metre freezer trawler has a 700kW main engine and has been designed for energy efficient performance with optimised fuel consumption and emissions, with a balance sought during the design process between energy and fishing efficiency.
The catch handling layout includes a by-catch and waste separation area, designed to deliver top-quality frozen production. The deck is laid out for fast turnaround in hauling and shooting, minimising the time the gear is out of the water and the time the crew need to spend on deck.
The accommodation for a crew of 22 is to ILO standards and includes a cabin for trainees, as Nueva Pescanova is supporting maritime and fisheries training in Mozambique in collaboration with the Public-Private Partnership for Development (APPD).
