MS Liafjord is a state-of-the-art pelagic fishing vessel. The vessel was designed by Salt Ship Design in Stord. With a length of over 71 meters and a width of 15 meters, Liafjord is both spacious and technologically advanced, adapted to demanding conditions and modern fishing operations.
One of Liafjord’s most groundbreaking features is the use of Wavefoil technology – retractable bow foils that provide increased stability at sea, reduce fuel consumption and thereby lower CO₂ emissions, while also improving crew comfort. Liafjord is the first fishing vessel in the world to incorporate this solution.
The vessel is equipped with a powerful main engine of 4,800 kW and features a hybrid propulsion system with a battery pack from [supplier]. This enables electric operation and reduces emissions, while providing operational flexibility. Liafjord also has electric winches from [supplier], replacing traditional hydraulic systems and contributing to more energy-efficient operations.
On the fishing side, the vessel boasts a capacity of 2,100 cubic meters of RSW tanks and is equipped with advanced systems for catch handling. This ensures high catch quality and efficient onboard processing.