TS601 - FV Assailant - Commercial Fishing Vessel with PCFL + T1 | Extensive Recent Upgrades & Ready to Work
FV Assailant is a commercial fishing vessel offered through QFB with a Queensland Primary Commercial Fishing Licence (PCFL) and T1 symbol. With extensive recent upgrades across mechanical, electrical, deck, and operational systems, this vessel presents a practical opportunity for operators seeking a proven commercial fishing platform with significant maintenance and renewal already completed. Enquire with QFB for full details on the vessel, licence package, and available fishing effort options.
Commercial Fishing Vessel with PCFL and T1 Symbol
This package includes FV Assailant together with a Queensland Primary Commercial Fishing Licence and T1 symbol, providing access to Queensland's East Coast trawl fishery. Effort units are available for purchase or lease by negotiation.
The vessel has benefited from substantial investment in recent years, with upgrades focused on reliability, operational efficiency, and reducing future maintenance requirements. A rebuilt main engine is complemented by a new 4BT auxiliary engine with independent exhaust, while electrical improvements include a new main switchboard, certified vessel wiring, updated computers, and battery chargers.
Recent Vessel Upgrades
Fishing operations have been enhanced through the installation of new tray flumes, grader, and grading tables. Key machinery upgrades include a rebuilt try winch gearbox with new motor, rebuilt capstan gearbox, twin Racor filters fitted to the main engine, a reconditioned fridge compressor, and a rebuilt bilge pump.
Crew comfort and onboard functionality have also been improved with air conditioning installed in the foc'sle, upgraded engine room ventilation, and replacement steering rams.
Additional recent works include stainless steel capping fitted to the foredeck, the shaft being drawn and surveyed with a new stern bearing installed, upgraded snap fans, completion of an electrical safety certificate, main bearings replaced in the winch gearbox, PTO rebuilt, and winch brakes and motors overhauled.
Commercial Fishing Vessel Maintenance and Reliability
The extensive scope of completed works provides buyers with a clear understanding of the vessel's ongoing maintenance history. Significant investment has already been made across propulsion, deck equipment, electrical systems, refrigeration, steering, and fishing machinery, supporting operational readiness and reducing immediate capital expenditure requirements.
FV Assailant offers a commercial fishing vessel package with PCFL and T1 symbol, supported by extensive documented upgrades and maintenance works that position the vessel for continued commercial operation.
QFB, trading as Queensland Fishing Brokerage, specialises in commercial fishing symbols, licences, quota, packages and vessels across Queensland and Australia. Enquiries are handled directly through QFB.
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Region
Queensland
Location
Cairns Area
Reference
TS601
Usage
In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing, Commercial
Launch Year
1987 approximate
Hull
Steel
Length
65' 7" - 19.98m
Beam
5.4m
Draft
2.37m
Deck Material
Steel
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine
3406B
Number Engines
1
Power Source
Diesel
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive : Twin Disc 516 6:1 through 4" shaft to 60" prop in nozzle
Genset
2 x 4BT Cummins both with 60kva
Fuel
27,000lt
Water
6000lt
Cabins
Focsle + skippers cabin
Berths
5
Refrigeration
2 x fridge/freezers
Freezer
2 x Bitzer compressors, 80 x 5kg snap, Main freezer 9t