JFK newbuild Gadus floated off
The Tersan shipyard has floated off the partially outfitted hull of freezer trawler Gadus. The Skipsteknisk-designed factory trawler is being built for Faroese fishing company JFK. This is an 81…
JFK’s trawler Gadus has been certified under the Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS). Image: JFK
Gadus certified under responsible fishing standard
Faroese trawler Gadus has been certified by Global Seafood Assurances in accordance with The Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard. Gadus is the first Faroese fishing vessel to be recognised and one…
Kongsberg is supplying PM winches for new JFK's trawler. Image: Kongsberg
Kongsberg PM winches for new JFK trawler
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to deliver a substantial winch package for Faroese fishing company JFK. The package includes four EasyDRIVE electric trawl winches with SmartPΩWER Permanent Magnet (PM)…
JFK’s new Gadus is expected to be delivered in 2022. Image: Skipsteknisk
JFK orders first new Faroese trawler for ten years
New legislation opens the way to build new trawler, according to Faroese fishing company. Klaksvík fishing company JFK has placed an order for a new trawler. According to the company’s…