Damen Maaskant has successfully completed and delivered the ‘San Koura Rangi’, a scampi trawler built for New Zealand seafood company Sanford.
The 32.4m vessel has safely arrived in New Zealand, where the official handover will take place and the vessel will soon begin operations in the Southern Ocean.
Based on Damen’s SeaFisher 3210 design, the San Koura Rangi was developed through close collaboration between Damen and Sanford. Throughout the process, both teams maintained open, regular and constructive contact, resulting in a highly tailored vessel that incorporates all of Sanford’s specific requirements within a compact and efficient design.
The trawler features a diesel-electric propulsion system to reduce emissions, and a power management system to minimise the running of engines. Damen also delivered an innovative and compact full electric winch system that regenerates power when paying out the trawl winches. Onboard processing has been developed to meet New Zealand’s strict hygiene requirements, ensuring optimal food safety and responsible working conditions for the crew.
Elliot Kendrick, Project Manager, Sanford, said: “This vessel is a major step forward in our ambition to reduce the carbon footprint of our operations at sea. Together with Damen, we’ve developed a vessel that reflects our shared values of sustainability, innovation, and craftsmanship.”
The hull of the vessel was launched earlier in Gdańsk, Poland, and transported to Damen Maaskant’s yard in Stellendam, the Netherlands for outfitting and final completion. Following the vessel’s successful sea trials, the technical acceptance took place in February 2025.
Pim Schuurman, Damen Regional Sales Director, New Zealand, said: “We are truly grateful to Sanford for placing their trust in Damen. The collaboration has been not only productive, but very rewarding. This vessel represents a joint achievement in sustainable innovation.”
Image: ‘San Koura Rangi’ trawler built by Damen Maaskant (source: Damen Shipyards)
