Sea Trials Begin for First Far Eastern Longliner "Nugget"

Fishing vessel built at Vostochnaya Verf

The longliner vessel "Nugget" (Project 03142), built at Vostochnaya Verf (part of USC) in Vladivostok, has embarked on sea trials. This was reported by the corporation's press service.

Fishing vessel "Nugget"
Fishing vessel "Nugget"
During the tests, the operation of the equipment and its parameters in running modes will be checked, as well as the seaworthiness of the vessel (buoyancy, stability, controllability, speed, maneuverability).
USC Press Service

This is the first longliner built in the Far East. It was launched in early October 2024.

The "Nugget" will be used for fishing in a way that is as gentle as possible for the aquatic ecosystem. On board the vessel, fish can be processed into frozen products in gutted and ungutted form.

Fishing vessel "Nugget"
Fishing vessel "Nugget"

Characteristics of the vessel "Nugget":

  • length overall — 63.27 m
  • maximum width — 10.6 m
  • board height — 4.60 m
  • gross tonnage — 1287 t
  • speed — 14.5 knots
  • crew — 34 people
  • autonomy — 45 days

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