Faroe Islands owner orders purser/trawler from Karstensens

Photo: Karstensens Skibsværft

Faroe Islands-based Christian í Grótinum has placed an order for a new fishing vessel to be built by Karstensens Skibsværft.

The 89- by 18-metre vessel, which will also be named Christian í Grótinum, will be equipped for purse seining and trawling.

Delivery is expected in January 2022. Once in service, it will be used for catching herring, mackerel, and blue whiting.


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