SAKARTVELO – High-Capacity Industrial Purse Seine Fishing Vessel

In the world of modern commercial fishing, efficiency, durability, and advanced equipment are no longer luxuries—they are essential. The SAKARTVELO, a Georgian-flagged purse seine fishing vessel, is a powerful, well-equipped boat designed to meet these modern fishing requirements. With its ability to operate using both purse seine and (optionally) trawling techniques, SAKARTVELO is a top-tier choice for industrial fishing operations in the Black Sea and surrounding regions.

General Information

Registered on December 10, 2021, SAKARTVELO was built in 2018 by ERT YACHT in Turkey, using high-quality steel construction. The vessel currently holds a domestic navigation license, but is structurally capable of being upgraded for international trade if desired.

Technical Specifications & Capacity

The vessel has an overall length of 30.80 meters, beam of 10.80 meters, and a maximum draft of 2.00 meters. With a gross tonnage of 242 and net tonnage of 73, SAKARTVELO can handle a maximum displacement of 273.9 tons. It boasts an impressive cargo capacity of 165 tons, with three cold storage compartments totaling 160 m³ (two 50 m³, one 60 m³).

Engine & Mechanical Systems

Equipped with two main engines, each producing 525 HP (IVECO CURSOR, 2020), the vessel reaches a cruising speed of 10 knots. It also includes:

• 1 x 180 HP hydraulic engine (CUMMINS)

• 2 auxiliary diesel generators (112 kW PERKINS and 52 kW CUMMINS)

Fishing Equipment

SAKARTVELO is outfitted with state-of-the-art fish-finding and net handling systems:

• 1 x KAIJO Sonar (10,000 m range)

• 1 x Suzuki Sonar (300 m range)

• 1 x FURUNO Echosounder (2021)

• 1 x FURUNO Current Indicator (CI-80)

The fishing deck includes a hydraulic fish pump with a 200 mm hose, two large power blocks, and a hydraulic seiner winch with a capacity of 1400 m and 22 mm wire diameter. The vessel features a new anchovy net, 700 m long and 190 m deep, with a 6 mm mesh size.

Accommodation & Support Systems

With a crew accommodation capacity of 25 people, including 3 captain cabins, SAKARTVELO is designed for extended fishing missions. It holds up to 19,000 liters of fuel and 21,000 liters of fresh water. For additional support, it carries a 7.30-meter steel skiff boat powered by a 380 HP Volvo engine.

Conclusion

SAKARTVELO stands out as a high-performance fishing vessel, fully equipped to support commercial purse seine operations. Its robust structure, spacious capacity, and advanced gear make it a valuable investment for serious fishing companies seeking productivity and reliability at sea.