Shetland's new 70 metre pelagic ship

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'Charisma', the UK Shetland Island's new 70 metre mid-water trawler is described. The trawler is being used for fishing in the North Sea mackerel grounds. Skipsteknisk AS of Norway designed it and it was built by Norwegian yards Flekkefjord Slipp and Maskinfabrikk AS for a partnership on the island. The various equipments installed in the trawler and the special features of the trawler are described.

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Scalloper's success leads to sister

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The salient features of Rois Mhairi, fishing vessel developed by Parkol Marine Engineering of England, are presented. John MacAlister, owner of Rois Mhairi, ordered for second vessel with minor modifications, as he is pleased with the performance of Rois.

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Downsizing pays off - for two Scots trawler owners

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Skippers of Amethyst and Uberous, two Scottish twin-rig trawlers, have succeeded in saving fuel by downsizing and improving fishing efficiency.

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