VILHELM THORSTEINS

VILHELM THORSTEINS (IMO: 9867487) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Iceland flag. It has an overall length of 289 feets and a beam of 52 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 251528000
• IMO: 9867487
• Call Sign: TFCM
• Flag: Iceland
• Vessel Type: Fishing Vessel
• AIS Type: Fishing

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 1,599 GT
• Length Overall: 64.9 m
• Beam: 14 m
• Year Built: 2020

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel Electric
• Drive Type: Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP)

Shipyard

• Builder: Huysmans Shipyard
• Country: Netherlands
• Year Delivered: 2020

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Samherji hf
• Country of Ownership: Iceland
• Home Port: Akureyri, Iceland

Navigation / Communications Equipment

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

Operating Region

• Primary Operating Area: North Atlantic Ocean
• Typical Fishing Grounds: Icelandic waters, Norwegian Sea, Barents Sea

Vessel Description

VILHELM THORSTEINS is an Icelandic-flagged freezer trawler built in 2020 and operated by Samherji hf, one of Iceland's largest fishing companies. The vessel is designed for deep-sea demersal fishing operations, equipped for processing and freezing catch on board. As a modern freezer trawler, she is capable of extended voyages across North Atlantic and Arctic fishing grounds. The vessel represents a newer generation of Icelandic fishing vessels, built to meet modern efficiency and sustainability standards in the commercial fishing industry.