Tersan Shipyard has announced the successful delivery of NB1124, a next-generation fishing vessel commissioned by Aurora Fisheries, part of the Solander Group.
Soon to be named Takapo, the vessel represents a significant milestone in the partnership between the Turkish shipbuilder and the New Zealand seafood company, introducing advanced energy efficiency and regeneration technologies to deep-sea fishing operations in New Zealand waters.
Built at Tersan Shipyard Takapo has been designed for both pelagic and demersal trawling. The vessel will target species including southern blue whiting, jack mackerel, ling, squid and hake. With a freezer hold cargo capacity of 2,135 cubic metres, the vessel is optimised for graded products stored on pallets.
“We are immensely proud to deliver this state-of-the-art vessel to Aurora Fisheries,” said Mehmet Gazioğlu, managing director of Tersan Shipyard.
“Takapo is the first ship built by Tersan for New Zealand, making her especially meaningful to us. Our team worked diligently to ensure timely delivery and we are confident she will set new standards in her field.”
Designed by Skipsteknisk and constructed under the supervision of DNV and New Zealand authorities, the 80-metre vessel complies with international environmental and safety regulations. The ship features accommodation for 50 crew members and is powered by a 4,800 kW main engine, enabling speeds of up to 16.2 knots.
Onboard facilities include an advanced processing factory capable of producing fillets and head-and-gutted products, frozen at minus 30 degrees Celsius. The vessel also features a Surimi processing line and a 250-tonne reverse osmosis system to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency.
The Takapo departed Tersan Shipyard on 9 May and is now en route to New Zealand to join Aurora Fisheries’ fleet.
