Investing in new tech, particularly vessels, is a major undertaking for any business. In 2018 a revolutionary fishing vessel was proposed for Australian fisheries by boat designer Paul Bury.

“Investing in new tech, particularly vessels, is a major undertaking for any business”

Here are the key points: 

• Design: The 20m vessel has an ‘inverted axe’ bow for better seakeeping, reduced pitching, and fuel efficiency. It includes a large 12.6m working deck and a 110m³ fish room with insulated walls for frozen fish storage. 

• Accommodation: The vessel can house up to seven crew members, with twin-share cabins for six and a separate cabin for the Master. 

• Propulsion System: It uses a diesel-electric drive system, similar to those in trains and submarines, which lowers fuel and maintenance costs. Twin propellers enhance manoeuvrability. 

• Construction: These vessels will be built in Thailand by an Australian-owned yard, adhering to current AMSA/NSCV standards. 

• Purpose: The design aims to gather interest from commercial operators looking to update their fleet with more efficient and versatile vessels. 

What do you think about the design of this vessel? 

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