Processing Vessel with Full Crab Factory

This 45‑meter crab freezer vessel is now available for sale and offers a complete solution for operators in the crab fishing and processing sector. Built in 1995 at Shipyard Haak, Netherlands, and classed with Lloyd's Register of Shipping, the vessel combines strong construction with modernized machinery and updated deck equipment. With a 225 m³ hold and the ability to freeze 50–60 tons of crab, this vessel is ideal for operators seeking a reliable platform for crab pot fishing, onboard processing, and export‐ready freezing.

Principal Particulars

  • Type: Crab Vessel / Freezing
  • Built: 1995, Scheepswerf Haak (Netherlands)
  • Class: Lloyd's Register
  • Gross Tonnage: 748 GT
  • Net Tonnage: 212 NT
  • Dimensions: 44.99 m LOA × 9.25 m Beam
  • Accommodation: 16 persons

Machinery & Propulsion

Powered by a Wärtsilä 6SWD280 main engine (installed new in 2006), the vessel delivers 2,516 BHP for dependable operations in demanding fishing grounds.
  • Main Engine: Wärtsilä 6SWD280, 900 rpm
  • Total Power: 2,516 BHP
  • Propeller: Hundested CP, 4‑blade, Ø 3,370 mm (blades renewed 2015)
  • Bow Thruster: 1 × 150 BHP
This propulsion setup ensures efficient steaming, maneuverability, and fuel‐optimized operations.

Freezing & Hold Capacity

  • Fish Hold: 225 m³
  • Freezing Capacity: approx. 50–60 tons of frozen crab
The vessel is designed for continuous production, allowing operators to freeze crab onboard and deliver export‑ready product directly to shore facilities.

Deck Equipment

The deck is equipped for efficient crab pot operations and handling:
  • Crab Hauler: Z‑Marine
  • Pot Setting Gear: Aft, with conveyors
  • Winches:
    • 3 × Kynde & Toft KT‑D twinrig split winches (2006)
    • Overhauled 2020
    • Capacity: 1,200 m × 26 mm (not in use)
  • Cranes:
    • 1 × Discharging crane (2020)
    • 1 × Deck‐handling crane (2020)

Onboard Crab Factory

The vessel features of complete crab processing factory, enabling full production at sea:
  • 1 × Buffer tank
  • 1 × Ryco butcher/splitter
  • 1 × Sorting table
  • 2 × Boiling tubs
  • 2 × Cooling tubs
  • 2 × Brine freezing tubs
  • 2 × Glazing tubs
This setup supports the entire workflow: receiving → butchering → boiling → cooling → brine freezing → glazing → packing

Operational Advantages

This crab vessel is ideal for operators targeting:
  • Snow crab
  • King crab
  • Brown crab
  • Deep‐sea pot fisheries
Its combination of processing capacity, freezing capability, and modern deck equipment makes it a strong candidate for fleets operating in the North Atlantic, Barents Sea, Bering Sea, and Arctic regions.

Contact for Price, Photos & Inspection

The vessel is available for prompt delivery. Full technical documentation, photos, and inspection arrangements can be provided upon request by contacting Faroe Maritime Services (FMS) fms@fms.fo or by phone +298792001