Rederij Long Ships orders 38m beam trawler from Damen

By Baird Maritime - .

Belgian family-owned fishing company Rederij Long Ships has contracted Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam to build a new 38-metre-long beam trawler.

The vessel will sail under the name Franson. It is set to replace Rederij Long Ships’ current beam trawler, Francine.

Franson will be designed for fishing year-round in North Sea and Skagerak waters, in addition to the summer season in the Bay of Biscay.

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