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The F/V Blue North is a state-of-the-art, 191-foot (58.35 meters) freezer longliner fishing vessel specifically designed for the Alaskan cod fishery. Built in 2016 by Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, Washington, the vessel is owned by Seattle-based Blue North Fisheries.
Here are some key features and specifications of the F/V Blue North:
Dimensions:
Overall Length: 191' 5" (58.35 meters)
Beam: 42' 0" (12.8 meters)
Draft: Approximately 7 meters
Propulsion: Diesel-electric twin propeller dual-azimuth propulsion system. This system, along with a smart grid for monitoring engine power, contributes to approximately 30% less fuel consumption compared to traditional platforms.
Stability: Features a heavily weighted box keel design for low weight and an anti-roll tank, providing an extremely stable working platform.
Crew Capacity: 26 crew members plus a hospital.
Speed: Cruising speed of 12 knots.
Moon Pool: A unique feature in the United States' fishing industry, the vessel has a moon pool in the center line. This internal haul station allows for one fish to be caught at a time and brought inside the vessel, protecting the crew from harsh weather conditions and reducing the risk of falling overboard during hauling. It also allows for the safe release of non-target species.
The F/V Blue North incorporates several "green" technologies:
A heat recovery system captures heat from the engine-cooling system to heat the vessel, produce hot water, and run the freshwater maker, reducing reliance on the engines.
All water and waste are captured and treated onboard, preventing discharge into the ocean.
Internal Processing: The vessel efficiently utilizes proteins onboard, processing fish wastage that is commonly discharged overboard in other vessels.
The F/V Blue North represents a significant advancement in fishing vessel technology, focusing on sustainability, crew safety and comfort, and humane harvesting practices for higher quality seafood.
-Google Gemini AI
