Launching of the Hull

Launching of the new Hull of fishing trawler


In December 10, 2014, 10am in the territory of JSC “Rigas kugu buvetava” (hereinafter - Riga Shipyard) the new hull of fishing trawler “Western Viking” (home port: Sligo, Ireland) was launched. Newly constructed ship was consecrated by breaking of a bottle of champagne against the hull by its godmother Natalija Bahtemenko.

The Hull which is 56,5 m long, 12,5 m wide and 5,3 m high was built in the Riga Shipyard within 6 months. During the next 3 months additional works for the Hull is provided.  The Hull will be located in the dry dock where it will be processed and painted and the house of Steersman will be installed.

Despite the fact that ship repairing season was ended with the beginning of winter currently 10 ships is being repaired in the Riga Shipyard 3 of which are located in the dry docks while the other 7 is being repaired from the pier.

The Board of JSC “Rigas kugu buvetava”