Length Overall
RSW Tank Capacity
International Client
Classification
Western Marine Shipyard Ltd. undertook the construction of an 80.30-metre high-tech fishing vessel for a Norwegian client, demonstrating its capabilities in specialised vessel construction for the international maritime industry.
Designed as a Purse Seiner fishing vessel, the project incorporates a large refrigerated seawater (RSW) tank capacity to support the handling and preservation of the catch during fishing operations. With a moulded breadth of 17.00 metres and a depth of 9.60 metres, the vessel represents a major specialised shipbuilding project for an overseas customer.
Built under shipyard hull number WMShL-160, the vessel’s specifications include Bureau Veritas (BV) classification and unrestricted navigation with AUT-UMS Norway notation.
The project highlights Western Marine Shipyard’s experience in constructing large, purpose-built fishing vessels for international maritime operators.
| Vessel Name | 80 M Hi-Tech Fishing Vessel |
| Vessel Type | Hi-Tech Fishing Vessel |
| Vessel Design | Purse Seiner |
| Customer | Norway |
| Hull Number | WMShL-160 |
| Length Overall | 80.30 m |
| Breadth Moulded | 17.00 m |
| Depth Moulded | 9.60 m |
| Draught | 8.10 m |
| Classification Society | Bureau Veritas (BV) |
| Navigation / Flag Notation | Unrestricted Navigation, AUT-UMS Norway |
| Project Status | Listed as Ongoing |
| RSW Tank Capacity | 3,250 m³ |
| Fuel Oil Capacity | 430 m³ |
| Primary Function | Commercial Fishing |
| Fishing Method | Purse Seining |
| Intended Market | International |
| Customer Country | Norway |
| Catch Storage System | Refrigerated Seawater (RSW) |
| Builder | Western Marine Shipyard Ltd. |
| Vessel Category | Hi-Tech Fishing Vessel |
| Vessel Design | Purse Seiner |
| Hull Number | WMShL-160 |
| Classification Society | Bureau Veritas (BV) |
| Navigation Notation | Unrestricted Navigation |
| Automation Notation | AUT-UMS Norway |
| Main Engine | To Be Confirmed |
| Propulsion System | To Be Confirmed |
| Auxiliary Machinery | To Be Confirmed |
◆ Ongoing Project
| Vessel Type | Hi-Tech Fishing Vessel |
| Design | Purse Seiner |
| Customer | Norway |
| Hull No. | WMShL-160 |
| Length Overall | 80.30 m |
| RSW Tank Capacity | 3,250 m³ |
| Classification | Bureau Veritas (BV) |
| Market | International |
Western Marine Shipyard undertakes specialised shipbuilding projects for international clients, with vessel construction based on project specifications and applicable classification requirements.
The 80 M Hi-Tech Fishing Vessel project is listed with Bureau Veritas (BV) classification and unrestricted navigation notation. Its specialised fishing design and RSW storage capacity demonstrate the shipyard’s ability to work on technically demanding vessels for overseas customers.
For detailed class certificates, machinery specifications and statutory documentation, please contact Western Marine Shipyard.
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