(With link to video) Ulstein introduces a new series of fish trawlers with state-of-the-art ship solutions for sustainable fishing methods and processing.
On this project, Ulstein has worked closely together with Nordic wildfish. The design series are based on experience gained through field studies and advanced analyses. The design, with optimal capacity with regards to quota for efficient and profitable fishing, will make significant improvements in trawler fishing.
The trawler series is designed to implement solutions for gentle fish catch, effective processing and hydrolysing of the rest of the raw material.
X-Bow
The X-Bow alters the traditional layout of trawler vessel arrangements and is said to lead to better placement of crew, factory and cargo. The factory is placed on two decks, while all the accommodation is assembled centrally in the ship. Due to the X-BOW hull line, the fore ship will be efficiently exploited. The X-Bow hull increases the loading capacity and operability, minimises movements and reduces wear and tear on hull and equipment as well as reducing the fuel consumption.
Hybrid System with Batteries
The vessels in the series have a hybrid system which combines batteries with diesel-electric and diesel-mechanical propulsion. The vessels will become more fuel efficient, operate with little noise and will comply to the requirements of the DNV-GL Silent notation.
Watch a video of the new trawler series on the Ulstein website.
