SILVER BIRD - S 449
FROM: Vestværftet
| Design | Vestværftet |
MAIN DIMENSIONS
| Length overall | 19.5 m |
| Beam | 07.00 m |
| Gross Tonnage | 167 tonnes |
| Fresh water capacity | 6,600 litres |
| Diesel fuel capacity | 17,000 litre |
| Processing water | approx. 5,800 litres |
| Crew | 5 |
19.5-metre trawler designed for flyshooting and twinrig fishing enters service from Skagen base.
A new flyshooting trawler, Silver Bird, has been delivered to Gitte Henning Konsum in Skagen. The vessel was built by Vestværftet and completed in March 2025. It is rigged for both flyshooting and twinrig trawling, targeting white fish and industrial species.
Designed for high-efficiency operations in the North Sea and surrounding waters, Silver Bird is the latest addition to a fleet known for its focus on precision trawling and advanced handling systems.
The main engine is a Yanmar 6AYEM producing 610 kW at 1900 rpm, paired with a Hundested reduction gearbox and propeller system. Power supply is backed by dual 70 kVA Mitsubishi generators.
Advanced Gear and Handling Systems
The hydraulic system includes dual split winches for flyshooting, a trawl wire winch, two net drums, and a cod-end winch. A TMP 700 crane and a 90 HP hydraulic Hundested bow thruster provide additional deck and manoeuvring capability.
Fish detection and navigation systems were supplied by SeaTech and SeaMech, while the trawl computer is a Thyborøn system.
The vessel is equipped with a refrigerated fish hold and flake ice production, with cooling and handling equipment supplied by Lemvig Maskin og Køleteknik and BoaTech, respectively.
Built for Harsh Working Conditions
All steel surfaces were sandblasted, metallised, and coated in Hempel marine paint to ensure corrosion resistance and durability at sea.
Electrical installations were handled by Vest-EL of Hvide Sande, and the steering system is a Scan-Steering MT-1000 with twin electro-hydraulic pumps.
Photos supplied by Vestværftet
