F/V SPICA

F/V SPICA (IMO: 9297668) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the UK flag. It has an overall length of 115 feets and a beam of 26 feets.

F/V SPICA

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 235005820
• IMO: 9297668
• Call Sign: VQNY8
• Flag State: United Kingdom
• Vessel Type: Fishing Vessel
• AIS Type: Fishing (30)

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 1,410 GT
• Length Overall: 64.6 m
• Beam: 13.0 m
• Year Built: 2004

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel Mechanical
• Drive Type: Single Screw

Shipyard

• Builder: Simek AS
• Build Country: Norway
• Year Delivered: 2004

Owner/Operator

• Registered Owner: Shetland Catch Ltd
• Country: United Kingdom
• Port of Registry: Lerwick, Shetland

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Transponder: Class A
• GMDSS Equipment: Fitted
• EPIRB: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Region: North Atlantic
• Operating Area: Northeast Atlantic fishing grounds, waters around Shetland and the wider UK Continental Shelf
• Port of Operation: Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Vessel Description

SPICA is a purpose-built pelagic fishing vessel registered under the United Kingdom flag and operated by Shetland Catch Ltd, a significant fishing enterprise based in the Shetland Islands. Constructed in 2004 by Norwegian shipbuilder Simek AS, the vessel is designed and equipped for large-scale pelagic fishing operations, primarily targeting species such as mackerel and herring in the Northeast Atlantic. As a modern pelagic trawler, SPICA operates primarily out of Lerwick, which serves as a major hub for the Shetland-based fishing industry. The vessel is a notable unit within the Shetland Catch fleet, which plays an important role in the UK pelagic fishing sector.