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05-Apr-2022

Vard builds a new trawler for DFFU

Deutsche Fischfang Union GmbH (DFFU), our subsidiary in Germany, has entered into an agreement with Vard in Norway for the design and construction of a new one stern high-tech trawler. The contract is valued at more than EUR 50 million.

Berlin NC 105 Computer Illustration From Vard

The stern trawler was developed by Vard in close cooperation with DFFU. The new vessel will be the first trawler of Vard's own design sold to Germany. The VARD 8 03 trawler design is developed to meet the latest demands for fish health management, efficiency, and environmentally friendly operations. With a high focus on quality of catch, safety of crew, and sustainable operations, the vessel has the most efficient technology to bring the catch ashore with minimum environmental footprint.

The new trawler will be equipped with the latest technology, equipment, and solutions for onboard production. To secure the highest possible quality of the fish, all the catch will be processed onboard, packed, and stored in freezers or refrigerators. The trawler will be equipped with innovative catch handling solutions, a live fish tank to keep the fish healthy until processing, an advanced fish processing factory, high cargo capacity for refrigerated and frozen fish, and ensilage tanks to ensure full utilisation of the biomass from each catch. The new vessel will be an excellent addition to DFFU's fleet and replace the Berlin NC. 

Baldvin Thorsteinsson and Samuel Rodriguez, Managing Directors of DFFU:

"We are very pleased to have reached an agreement with VARD to design and construct a new trawler for DFFU. We strive to produce fish products of the highest quality, and sustainability is at the core of our operations. This new vessel will allow us to bring 100 % of the catch to shore, enabling the utilization of the whole catch for increased value creation. The new vessel will have exceptional crew facilities and will be equipped with the most advanced technology available in our industry. We are excited about working with VARD on this project. DFFU and affiliated companies have a long-standing relationship with Norwegian shipbuilders and suppliers. We want to build on that foundation and thereby further strengthen our ties with the Norwegian shipbuilding industry."

See further information on Vard's website.