New Faroese longliner draws attention at Atlantic Fair

A model of a new longliner vessel commissioned by the Faroese fishing company Framherji drew significant attention at this year’s Atlantic Fair trade show, according to the Faroese public broadcaster KVF.

The Atlantic Fair, first held in 2001 under the name North Atlantic Fish Fair, is marking its 25th anniversary this year. More than 180 companies from 14 countries participated in the event, which has grown into an important meeting point for the fishing industry around the North Atlantic.

The new vessel, named Stapin, will be 50.3 metres long and equipped with a freezer hold with a capacity of 630 cubic metres. According to Norwegian shipyard Stadyard, the vessel has been specially designed for longlining in the North Atlantic and for ensuring high fish quality.

The hull will be built at Wisla Shipyard in Gdansk, Poland. It is expected to arrive in Norway at the end of 2027, where the vessel will be fitted out and completed before being handed over to Framherji in 2028.

Stadyard’s managing director, Trond Kongshaug, said the company was proud of the trust shown by the Faroese operator in placing the order in Norway.

The shipyard also has historical ties to the Faroe Islands. In 1975, Stadyard built the car and passenger ferry Sam, which remains in service in the Faroe Islands today.