The Vigo-based shipyard continues the construction of the largest harvest vessel in its category, measuring 83.90 metres in length, with accommodation for 17 people and a top speed of 17 knots

Designed for the Norwegian aquaculture industry, the vessel will optimise salmon transport and processing, improving operational efficiency, fish quality and animal welfare

 Freire Shipyard has celebrated the keel laying of the Tauriko, the new highly complex harvest vessel being built for the Norwegian group Napier. The vessel will become the largest in the Nordic company’s fleet and, moreover, the world’s largest harvest vessel of its kind within the aquaculture sector. Delivery is scheduled for 2027.

Designed in collaboration with Salt Ship Design, the Tauriko represents the next generation of Napier vessels for the Norwegian aquaculture industry, enhancing the performance of the current Tauroa and Tautiki vessels in terms of speed, operational efficiency and environmental performance.

Efficiency and sustainability for salmon transport

 The new vessel will have an overall length of 83.90 metres, a beam of 15.80 metres and a draught of 5.30 metres, reaching a record speed of 17 knots thanks to a 5,200-kW diesel engine and a 2,000/1,500 KW shaft generator (PTO/PTI). This capability will reduce transport times between fish cages and slaughterhouses, optimising the production chain.

The vessel will also feature two fixed-pitch manoeuvring thrusters at the bow and stern, as well as accommodation for 17 people on board. The Tauriko will be equipped with an advanced and tailored process plant, equipped with high-end Stun & Bleed systems, and an effective unloading system, ensuring optimal fish welfare and product quality delivered ashore.

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The vessel will be equipped to process salmon.

The vessel will have a salmon processing capacity of about 200 tonnes per hour and will be able to transport up to 750 tonnes of fish in its tanks. In addition, it will incorporate eight processing units capable of handling up to 36,000 fish per hour, together with bleeding, grading and chilled seawater storage systems, as well as ozone technology.

The entire project has been developed in accordance with Norway’s demanding environmental, ethical and quality standards. In this regard, the Tauriko will comply with IMO Tier III regulations and will be classed by DNV, further reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, high-performance design.

About Napier

 Napier is the world’s leading owner and operator of high- end harvest vessels for the salmon and trout aquaculture industry. Established in 1995, the company entered the industry with innovative wellboat concepts before focusing solely on the harvest vessel concept from 2009. Through a core focus on the biology and operation of its high-end fleet of 6 vessels, Napier continues to influence the industry from its HQ in Bomlo, Norway, driving innovation, fish welfare, biosecurity, and profitability for its customers.

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 About Freire Shipyard 

FREIRE SHIPYARD is a family-owned shipyard located in the city of Vigo (Spain), founded in 1895. Four generations later, the Freire family is still the sole shareholder of the company. The construction of steel-hulled vessels began in the early 1960s, and since then Freire has built more than 280 steel vessels for more than 25 countries.   

Today, the shipyard is dedicated to the construction and repair of high-tech steel vessels up to 145 metres in length, including oceanographic and research vessels, fishing vessels, luxury mega explorer yachts, offshore support vessels and military patrol vessels and is considered a benchmark in the construction of state-of-the-art vessels.   

Source: Press release received by Maritime Tickers

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