Tersan Shipyard proudly announces the successful delivery of NB1124, soon to be named Takapo, a cutting-edge fishing vessel commissioned by Aurora Fisheries, part of the Solander Group. Takapo marks a milestone in the collaboration between Tersan Shipyard and Solander Group, bringing the latest advancements in energy efficiency and regeneration to New Zealand’s deep-sea fishing grounds.

Leveraging Tersan Shipyard’s extensive expertise and reputation in trawler construction, Takapo I  built to become a benchmark vessel in the region. Designed for both pelagic and demersal trawling, she will target Southern Blue Whiting, Jack Mackerel, Ling, squid, and Hake in New Zealand waters.

The vessel features a freezer hold cargo capacity of 2,135 m³, optimized for graded products stored on pallets.

STATE-OF-THE-ART
“We are immensely proud to deliver this state-of-the-art vessel to Aurora Fisheries. Takapo is the first ship built by Tersan for New Zealand, making her especially meaningful to us. Our team worked diligently to ensure timely delivery, and we are confident she will set new standards in her field,” said Mehmet Gazioğlu, Managing Director of Tersan Shipyard.

Takapo complies with all international and environmental regulations. Measuring 80 meters in length with a 15,4 meter beam, she offers modern, high-comfort accommodation for 50 crew members.

Powered by a 4,800 kW main engine, she reaches speeds of up to 16,2 knots, supported by a 3,000 kW shaft generator and two auxiliary generators.

ADVANCED PROCESSING FACTORY
Onboard, Takapo houses an advanced processing factory where catches are processed into fillets or head-and-gutted products, frozen at -30°C, and stored in cold storage. The vessel also includes a Surimi processing line and a 250-ton capacity Reverse Osmosis system, ensuring efficiency and sustainability at sea.

The vessel departed from Tersan Shipyard at the beginning of 9th May, embarking on her journey to New Zealand to join Aurora Fisheries’ fleet.