FV Margiris

History
Lithuania
Name
  • Margiris
  • Abel Tasman (2012 – 2013)
  • Margiris (? – 2012)
  • Annelies Ilena (2006 – ?)
  • Atlantic Star (1999 – 2006)
  • Siberian Enterprise (1998 – 1999)
  • Apollo Two (1997 – 1998)
BuilderTacoma Boatbuilding Company, (Mjellem & Karlsen Verft, Bergen, Norway 1997 rebuild)
Launched12 March 1985
RenamedMargiris
HomeportKlaipėda
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeSuper Trawler
Tonnage
Length136.1 m (447 ft)
Beam18 m (59 ft)
Draught5.5 m (18 ft)
Decks32

FV Margiris is the world's second largest fishing boat. It is a 9,500 GT super trawler and factory ship.[1]

  1. ^ "Minister queries super trawler quota". ABC News. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2012.