Shipyard Damen Maaskant and New Zealand-based seafood company Sanford Limited have signed a contract for the design and build of a new scampi vessel.
Both companies joined in a close co-operation for the development of a purpose equipped and laid out vessel for Sanford Limited’s operations in the Southern Ocean.
According to Damen the vessel, based on its Damen Sea Fisher 3210, will be built to the latest standards in terms of sustainability, comfort and safety.
“We are very grateful that Sanford gives us the confidence by ordering a fishing vessel that will contribute to Sanford’s target of reducing the carbon footprint from its direct operations at sea,” said Pim Schuurman, Regional Sales Director of Damen Shipyards.
The fishing vessel, with a diesel-electric system and modern freezer, will be built in Stellendam at Damen Maaskant, the Damen yard specialised in fishing vessel newbuild and repair since 1948.
Delivery is expected in 2025.
