Purchased in 2023 by the current owner, the FV Angelica is a fully equiped, turn-key tuna longlining operation, currently located at the Port of Brisbane.
The vessel is mechanically in A1 condition with the vessel just completing a full main engine rebuild in March / April 2025 with genuine Caterpillar components. The main engine has only done approx 2,000 Hrs since rebuild.
The vessel is in AMSA 3B survey for a crew of 6 with the next shaft survey due in December 2029. An AMSA out-of-water survey was completed in December 2024 with a new shaft and cutlass bearing installed. The vessel also new refrigeration compressors, installed in the last 18 months.
The FV Angelica is a well-proven performer in the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery and with recent upgrades and survey work completed, the Vessel is ready to go to work with a minimum of up-keep for the new owner.
Please call Christian Pyke to discuss this opportunity and book and insdpection on
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Unloading Crane/Boom: FASSI F38 Knuckle-Boom Deck Crane
Deck Equipment: 1 x Alstain Longline Drum / 2 x Alstain Line Pullers / 1 x Alstain Line Shooter
Factory / Processing Plant:
RSW Plant: 6 x Re-circulating Brine Tanks (39 Tonne capacity in total)
Freezer Plant: 1 x Bait Freezer (Approx. 4 Tonne Total - Port and Starboard Freezers Combined)
Fish Hold: 39 Cubic Metres of Brine Capacity
Cooling System: Brine Refrigeration Compressor - Bitzer 4TES-9Y-40P & Bait Freezer Compressor - Bitzer 4FES-5Y-405 (Installed new in previous 18 months by current owener)
Accommodation for 7 in total (6 x Single & 1 x Double Beds) / Fully equipped Galley / Reverse Cycle AC
Fishing gear as inspected - turn-key pelagic fishing operation for 1,200 Hooks