TS597 18.96m Steel Trawler

FV Fiora - Fully Equipped Commercial Trawler | Upgraded, High-Capacity & Ready to Work

If you're looking for a proven commercial trawler with serious capacity, modern upgrades, and flexible licensing options, FV Fiora presents a high-quality, ready-to-operate opportunity. With extensive recent improvements and a full fishing setup, this vessel is built for efficiency, reliability, and immediate production.

Fiora is a well-maintained commercial trawler offering a strong operational platform for both established operators and those looking to scale. The vessel is available with or without licence and quota units, allowing you to structure the package to suit your operational needs.

Licensing options available by negotiation include a Primary Licence with T1 and L3(0) symbols, along with substantial effort units across multiple zones--3,304 Northern units, 10,080 Central units, and 1,176 Southern Inshore units--providing significant fishing capacity and flexibility.

The vessel has undergone extensive upgrades across structural, mechanical, and operational systems. Key works include replacement of upper stern bulwarks in stainless steel, installation of a Sundown Engineering stainless steel 5-basket prawn grader, refurbishment of the main engine head, and the addition of a new Meccalte 75kVA generator. The vessel has also been slipped, antifouled, and treated with Propspeed, ensuring it is presented in strong working condition.

Deck and fishing capability are comprehensive, with new booms, upgraded rigging, and a full trawl gear setup including Bison boards, stainless try gear, scallop tumbler, and multiple net configurations for both prawn and scallop operations. Solid stainless stabilisers and a net rack awning over the processing area further enhance onboard efficiency and working conditions.

Refrigeration and storage systems are designed for scale, featuring a Copeland compressor, 50-carton snap room, 2,000-carton storage capacity, and approximately 10,000kg total refrigeration capability--supporting high-volume operations and extended trips.

This matters because vessels with this level of upgrade, full gear setup, and high-capacity refrigeration allow operators to maximise output while reducing downtime and additional capital spend. Fiora offers a complete, turnkey solution with the infrastructure already in place.

FV Fiora is a fully upgraded commercial trawler with flexible licence and quota options, extensive fishing gear, and high-capacity refrigeration, offering a proven, ready-to-work platform for commercial fishing operations.

Sensible offers are invited. Contact Queensland Fishing Brokerage today to request full details or arrange an inspection.

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