Sea trials begin for new Russian crabber/longliner

Russian state-owned shipyard Vostochnaya Verf has begun conducting sea trials of a new crab and shrimp fishing vessel. Puma belongs to the Project 03141 series, which was designed with live transport capability and the ability to be configured for longline fishing if needed.

The vessel has an LOA of 63.27 metres, a beam of 10.6 metres, a depth of 4.6 metres, a draught of four metres, a gross tonnage of 1,048, and accommodation for 21 crewmembers. A diesel engine with a rated output of 1,618 kW at 310 rpm drives a controllable-pitch propeller to enable the vessel to reach speeds of up to 14 knots or stay out at sea for 45 days.

The fishing equipment consists of two cranes for lifting pots out of the water and offloading at port. Catch is stored in 15 RSW tanks with a total capacity of 346.7 cubic metres. The vessel also has a desalination plant that can produce up to three cubic metres of fresh water per day.

The Project 03141 fishing vessels are being built in compliance with the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping's Ice2 requirements.