Marine / New Altaire arrives in Lerwick

1 July 2023 09:10

A large red and white fishing vessel named "ALTAIRE LK 429" adorned with flags sails on the sea, with a lighthouse on the coastline in the background.

The Altaire heading into Lerwick on Saturday morning. Photo: Calum Gray

THE NEW 80 metre Altaire LK429 fishing trawler has arrived in Lerwick after her maiden trip from the Danish shipyard Karstensens Skibsværft in Skagen.

The large pelagic trawler was ordered in December 2020.

The yard said the new design focuses on crew wellbeing, low emissions and catch quality.

The Altaire is owned by a partnership that includes two local shareholders as well as the Plymouth based fishing agents Interfish.

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