Astillero Naval Federico Contessi y Cia launches new fishing vessel

Argentinian shipyard Astillero Naval Federico Contessi y Cia has christened and launched a new coastal fishing vessel.

The BP ‘Porto Belo I' was designed by the shipyard and was built for the owners, Marítima MDQ. The new trawler is measures 24.1 by 6.7 metres, with a depth of 3.1 metres and a draught of 2.7 metres. The main engine is a Cummins KTA19M3 delivering 447kW at 1,800rpm with a Twin Disc MG 5222 DC marine gear with 6.1:1 reduction, and turning a four-blade KA-470 propeller. The Cummins KTA19M3 is provided with the CENTRY controller. CENTRY is an electronic control system compatible with the Cummins PT fuel injection pump. It increases the Cummins PT fuel injection pump characteristics with the following features: an electronic throttle, improved governing capability, over speed protection, self diagnostics and electronic service tools with adjustable features and digital displays. A Cummins 6CTA8.3-G2 provides hydraulic and electrical power and a Cummins 4BT3.9-G4 powers a 60kVA gen-set. The vessel has accommodation for up to ten crewmembers and a hold capacity for 67 tonnes of fish. Located at the port of Mar del Plata, about 400km south of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Astillero Naval Federico Contessi y Cia has a long history as new ship and repair shipyard. The Prototype 23 AC/LL is the building Number 108, and the vessel was checked and approved by Argentine Coast Guard authorities and by RINA.

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