Greenlandic freezer trawler Svend C has been in dry dock at the Slippurinn yard in Akureyri, and sailed last week after work had been carried out on board.
HB Grandi’s pelagic vessel Venus has also been on the slipway at the yard for routine maintenance and longliner Örvar has also been there for its shaft to be pulled as part of its maintenance schedule before heading back to sea this weekend.
The yard remains busy, as trawlers Drangey and Gullver have already arrived for their slots on the slipway next week.
The work carried out on Sikuaq Trawl’s Svend C was extensive and at 83.50 metres and with a 17 metre beam, this was one of the largest fishing vessels to have been dry-docked in Iceland.
‘A variety of jobs were completed on Svend C, including alterations to the shrimp and pelagic production lines that were done in co-operation with Carsoe, new anti-roll equipment, maintenance to the RSW system and alterations to the rudder, as well as other minor jobs that needed to be done,’ said yard project manager Gunnar Tryggvason.
‘It’s a big plus for the yard to be able to offer a variety of services and to take on jobs on this scale. In recent years we have been seeing more Greenlandic companies bringing their vessels here, which is very positive.’
