ECOFIVE
ECOFIVE is a factory trawler designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS. The design development has focused on gentle handling of the catch and the lowest possible energy consumption. The award-winning vessel was delivered on 26 February 2025.
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The ECOFIVE concept stands for "ECO-friendly Fishing Vessel", with ambitious goals: 100% catch utilisation, minimised quality losses during handling, and reduced energy consumption. The fishing vessel features numerous innovations that address these goals. These solutions can be implemented individually or combined in future fishing vessels.
The ECOFIVE concept for sustainable fishing - Ulstein
The trawler will primarily be used for shrimp and whitefish trawling. Ulstein has developed a battery hybrid propulsion solution that is expected to reduce diesel consumption and emissions substantially. This is solved by improving the efficiency of a wide range of power requirements.
Hybrid propulsion system - Can give a boost for future emission reduction in the fishing fleet - Ulstein
MIlestones
2022, February: Contract announcement
2022, August: Innovation Award at Nor-Fishing
2022, October: Ulstein was awarded Industrial Design Company of the Year Award
2023, March: Completion of the final block
2023, June: Ship of the Year Award at Nor-Shipping
2023, 18 July: Launch ceremony at Norse shipyard
2023, October: Hull arrival at Westcon
2024, November: Sea trial
In October 2024, Bluewild announced an agreement with WOFCO to deliver high-quality catch to consumers in Southern Europe.
2025, February: Delivery