BYLGJA

BYLGJA (IMO: 8713847) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Iceland flag. It has an overall length of 118 feets and a beam of 30 feets.

BYLGJA

Vessel Identification

Specifications

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Owner / Operator

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Icelandic waters and North Atlantic fishing grounds
• Regional Context: The vessel operates under Icelandic maritime jurisdiction, consistent with other Icelandic-flagged fishing vessels operating in the North Atlantic and Arctic adjacent zones

Vessel Description

BYLGJA is a small Icelandic-flagged fishing vessel built in 1988 with a gross tonnage of 199 GT. The vessel's name "Bylgja" is an Icelandic word meaning "wave" or "billow," a traditional naming convention common among Icelandic fishing vessels. With a gross tonnage under 200 GT, she falls into the category of a small-to-medium coastal or inshore fishing vessel typical of the Icelandic fishing fleet. The vessel is registered under the Icelandic maritime authority and operates in the North Atlantic, an area renowned for cod, haddock, and other commercially important fish stocks.

** Data Notice:** Information presented is based on publicly available maritime registry and AIS data sources. Fields with insufficient verified data have been omitted per request. Users should verify current ownership and operational status through official Icelandic Maritime Administration (Samgöngustofa) records or Lloyd's Register.