Turkey’s Tersan Shipyard has announced the launch of NB1124 – soon to be named Takapo – a new state-of-the-art fishing vessel commissioned by Aurora Fisheries, a part of the Solander Group.
According to Tersan, Takapo marks a new chapter for Solander by introducing the latest advancements in energy efficiency and regeneration to New Zealand’s deepsea fishing grounds.
The vessel is designed and built for both pelagic and demersal trawling, targeting southern blue whiting, jack mackerel and ling, as well as squid and hake in New Zealand waters. It has a freezer hold cargo capacity of 2,135 cubic metres for graded products on pallets.
“We are immensely proud to be the builders of this state-of-the-art vessel for Aurora Fisheries. Takapo will be the first vessel delivered to New Zealand from Tersan, making her exceptionally special to us. We are committed to advancing the construction process to deliver her on schedule,” Tersan Shipyard Managing Director Mehmet Gazioğlu said.
The vessel, designed by Skipsteknisk and constructed under supervision of DNV class society and New Zealand regulations, will operate within New Zealand’s and Antarctica’s waters while adhering to all environmental and international standards. Featuring a length of 80 meters and a beam of 15 meters, Takapo is to offer comfortable living accommodation for 50 people.
It is powered by a 4,880 kW main engine, reaching a top speed of 15 knots. It is also equipped with a 3,000 kW shaft generator and two auxiliary generators.
The vessel has an advanced processing factory onboard where the catch will be processed and packaged as fillets or head and gutted products, then frozen at -30 degrees and stored in cold storage. Additionally, the ship is equipped with a surimi processing system and a 250-tonne capacity Reverse Osmosis system.
“I would like to thank Tersan Shipyard for their unwavering commitment to excellence. Their world-class facilities and expertise have made them the perfect partner in bringing this vision to life. This launch is a testament to their dedication to quality craftsmanship and innovation.” Aurora Fisheries CEO Paul Hufflett said.
