Launching of a modern 83-meter trawler at Karstensen Shipyard Poland
Karstensen Shipyard Poland in Gdynia inaugurated 2025 with the launch of a modern fishing trawler. The vessel, measuring 83 meters in length, 17 meters in width, and with a maximum draft of 7.45 meters, marks another step forward for the shipyard in solidifying its position as a leader in constructing technologically advanced ships. The trawler boasts an impressive gross tonnage of 4,000 GT, with the depth of its second deck reaching 8.65 meters.
In brief
Karstensen Shipyard Poland has launched a modern fishing trawler with a length of 83 metres, a beam of 17 metres and a maximum draught of 7.45 metres. The trawler's gross tonnage is 4,000 GT, and the depth to the second deck reaches 8.65 metres. The vessel is fitted with two Bergen Engines B33:45L6P main engines, Nogva/Scania auxiliary generator sets of 2 x 600 kW, a 1,400 kW Brunvoll bow thruster and a 1,470 kW azimuth thruster. The refrigerated seawater tanks have a capacity of 2,700 cubic metres, and the PTG Frio Nordica RSW system operates in a 3 x 1,100 kW configuration.
Particular attention should be paid to the technological solutions implemented in this vessel. The ship is equipped with two Bergen Engines B33:45L6P main engines, a Brunvoll Volda propulsion system, and Nogva/Scania auxiliary generators with a capacity of 2 x 600 kW. Manoeuvrability is ensured by a Brunvoll bow thruster with a power of 1400 kW and an azimuth thruster from the same manufacturer with a power of 1470 kW. The vessel's refrigerated seawater (RSW) tanks, with a capacity of 2700 m³, and the PTG Frio Nordica system (3 x 1100 kW) guarantee effective and environmentally friendly storage of the catch.
Karstensen Shipyard Poland, located in Gdańsk, regularly fulfils orders for Scandinavian clients, delivering top-class vessels and promoting sustainable solutions in the maritime industry. Each of the launched ships, including this newly built trawler, represents a blend of tradition and innovation, earning recognition from international clients.
The new trawler impresses not only with its size and advanced technical parameters but also underscores the importance of the Polish shipbuilding industry. Although it is a Danish shipyard, its operations in Gdańsk demonstrate that Poland plays a significant role in the global market for this industry.
The launch of this vessel proves that Gdańsk remains one of the key centers of the maritime industry in Europe, with significant potential for development and innovation.
Source: Karstensen Shipyard Poland / Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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