TS569 18.28m East Coast Trawler Package

TS569 - FV Nepal - 18.28m Steel Commercial Trawler | Major Refit, Proven & Ready to Work

If you're looking for a large, fully upgraded commercial trawler with serious offshore capability, FV Nepal delivers a proven, high-performance platform ready for immediate operation. With extensive refit works and major system upgrades already completed, this is a vessel built for reliability, efficiency, and long-term commercial use.

At 18.28 metres, Nepal offers the scale and stability required for demanding trawl operations. The vessel has been well maintained and significantly upgraded, giving operators confidence in both performance and reduced future capital expenditure.

A comprehensive refit has been carried out, including full blast and paint with Propspeed protection, ensuring durability and hull efficiency. Refrigeration capability has been enhanced with the addition of an FDC unit, while onboard systems have been improved with upgrades to bilge manifolds, pumps, freshwater plumbing, and drainage--supporting both safety and day-to-day functionality.

Fishing efficiency has also been prioritised. A prawn grader has been installed to streamline onboard processing, along with deck improvements including a new deck box and fan for operational convenience. Structural and handling upgrades such as rudder re-bushing and a stainless steel bow sprit further strengthen the vessel's reliability at sea.

The vessel benefits from extensive 2021 upgrades across critical systems. These include a Caterpillar 3406C main engine, rebuilt Twin Disc gearbox, new 16mm compact trawl wire, upgraded rigging with stainless and Dyneema stays, and rebuilt trawl blocks. Hydraulic systems, electronics, and onboard amenities have also been upgraded, including a rebuilt hydraulic pump, radar magnetron, air conditioning compressor, and improved sanitation systems.

Additional features such as a stainless steel try frame over the stern and upgraded try winch motor and gearbox ensure the vessel is fully equipped for efficient trawl operations.

This matters because vessels with this level of refit and system renewal significantly reduce downtime, improve safety, and allow operators to focus on productivity from day one. FV Nepal offers a turnkey solution with the heavy lifting already done.

FV Nepal is an 18.28m steel commercial trawler with major refit works and extensive upgrades, offering a high-capacity, reliable, and ready-to-operate platform for commercial fishing.

Contact Queensland Fishing Brokerage today to request full specifications or arrange an inspection.

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