Purchased in 2023 by the current owner, the FV Angelica is a fully equiped, turn-key tuna longlining operation, working from the Port of Cairns.
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 1,000 Hrs since rebuild and has 11 months of warranty remaining on the rebuild from June 2025.
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 0428 233 200.
Vessel Information
| Material | Fibreglass |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Location Built | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Rebuild (if applicable) | |
| Class / Survey | AMSA 3B Survey / Crew of 6 / Next out of water Survey in December 2029 |
| Gross Tonnage | 61 Tonne |
| Displacement Tonnes | |
| Dimensions | 22m Length x 6.15m Beam x 2.54 m Draft |
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Engine
| Main Engine | Caterpillar 3412E |
|---|---|
| Horse Power | 650 HP / 485 kW (Approximate Fuel Consumption = 36L / Hr) |
| Engine Hours | 1,000 Hrs since full main engine rebuild (Main Engine has 11 Months of Warranty remaining @ June 2025) |
| Rebuild | Full Main Engine Rebuild in March / April 2025 - (Works completed in Cairns - INVs and Work Schedule avaiable upon request) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12,000L |
| Freshwater Capacity | 4,000L |
| Gearbox | Twin Disc MG-5202 |
| Reduction Gear | 4.01:1 |
| Speed | 8 Knots Cruising / 10 Knots Max |
| Bollard Pull | |
| Aux Engine/Generator | 1 x Isuzu with 65 KVA Genset / 1 x Isuzu with 37 KVA Genset |
| Thrusters | |
| Propulsion | Single-screw |
| Steering Gear | Twin-Ram Hydraulic |
| Steering stations (number of) | 3 Stations - Hynautic Throttle and Gear Controllers (3 Stations) |
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Electronics
| Radar | Koden MRD-111 MDC 5204 |
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| Sonar | Furuno |
| Sounders | Furuno FCV-295 |
| Radios | Icom IC-M423G VHF & HF |
| Plotters | TMQ C-Plot |
| GPS | Koden KGP-915 |
| Autopilot | TMQ AP-9 |
| VMS | Thrane TT6194A & Direction Finder Taiyo TD L2200 |
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Equipment
| Unloading Crane/Boom (if applicable) | FASSI F38 Knuckle-Boom Deck Crane |
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| Deck Equipment | 1 x Alstain Longline Drum / 2 x Alstain Line Pullers / 1 x Alstain Line Shooter |
| Factory / Processing Plant (if applicable) | |
| 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) |
| Accomodation | Accomodation for 7 in total (6 x Single & 1 x Double Beds) / Fully equipped Galley / Reverse Cycle AC |
| Various | Fishing gear as inspected - turn-key pelagic fishing operation for 1,200 Hooks |
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