Russian builder lays keel of new ice-capable crabber/trawler

Russia's Nakhodka Shipyard has laid the keel of a new ice-capable crab fishing vessel ordered by local seafood company Amurskoye.

The vessel will be the newest example of the Project 03141 series of crab fishing vessels that are also capable of shrimp trawling and that may be configured to undertake longline fishing if needed.

Upon completion, the vessel will have an LOA of 63.27 metres, a beam of 10.6 metres, a depth of 4.6 metres, a draught of four metres, a gross tonnage of 1,048, and accommodation for 21 crewmembers.

A diesel engine with a rated output of over 1,600 kW will drive a controllable-pitch propeller to enable the vessel to reach speeds of up to 14 knots.

The fishing equipment will consist of two cranes for lifting pots out of the water and offloading at port. Catch will be stored in 15 RSW tanks with a total capacity of 346 cubic metres.

The vessel will also feature a desalination plant that can produce up to three cubic metres of freshwater per day.

Construction is being undertaken in compliance with Russian Maritime Register of Shipping requirements.