Technology group Wärtsilä has secured a contract to supply its Wärtsilä 20 main engine and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system for a cutting-edge 40.9-meter lobster fishing vessel ordered by Canadian operator Clearwater Seafoods. The vessel, purpose-built for the challenging conditions of North Atlantic waters, will be constructed at the Hvide Sande Shipyard in Denmark. Wärtsilä confirmed the order in the second quarter of 2025.
Fishing vessels operate under diverse conditions shaped by geographic location, fishing techniques, and environmental factors. Wärtsilä’s proven global and local expertise in delivering tailored solutions for the fishing industry played a decisive role in winning this contract.
Tony Jabbour, VP of Global Supply Chain at Clearwater Seafoods, emphasized the value of the partnership: “We have worked closely with Wärtsilä before and trust their local service, equipment reliability, and respect their expertise. Understanding our needs is crucial for any supplier, and Wärtsilä has consistently demonstrated this.”
David Birkwald Thorstensen, Head of Sales at Hvide Sande Shipyard, highlighted the vessel’s innovative design: “This is a specially designed vessel that could well influence future designs for the fishing industry. Efficiency has been the priority not only for the design, but also for all the onboard equipment. The Wärtsilä engine and SCR system will clearly deliver the required propulsion efficiency.”
Engineered for optimal performance, safety, and sustainability, the vessel is tailored to withstand the rigors of North Atlantic operations. The Wärtsilä 20 engine is a compact, lightweight marine powerhouse renowned for fuel flexibility and dependable operation in both main engine and genset roles. Coupled with the SCR system, the engine’s emissions output will be minimized, noise levels reduced, and overall efficiency enhanced.
Stefan Nysjö, Vice President of Power Supply at Wärtsilä Marine, underscored the company’s commitment: “Delivering an optimal and highly reliable solution for a fishing vessel requires a deep understanding of its various operational modes. Wärtsilä has an extensive track record in supplying solutions and services for the fishing sector, and we are delighted to be supporting Clearwater Seafoods and Hvide Sande with their goal of ensuring that the vessel operates safely, reliably, efficiently, and sustainably.”
Wärtsilä’s equipment is slated for delivery in the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant step forward in advancing sustainable fishing vessel technology.