Sapmer fishing vessel FRANCHE TERRE

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aboard the FRANCHE TERRE

Deep freeze TUNA PURSE SEINERS

  • length : 90 meters
  • width : 14,2 meters
  • pavilion : France

If the SAPMER’s adventure began with a simple three-masted motor, today the company has 15 fishing vessels designed to sail in extreme conditions. Onboard, sea enthusiasts always moved by the spirit of precursors, but equipped with advanced technologies to offer natural products of the highest quality


Each of our boats take an independent observer who ensures the control of good fishing practices.

 

Tuna purse seiner SAPMER fishing vessel
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1 Observation point

Also called the "Crow's nest", this highest point allows to spot with the use of binoculars the wild tuna and the birds in their natural environment

2 Sailor cabin

Living place of the crew and ship's cockpit

3 Storage at -40°C

Ultra-low temperature allowing a "fresher than fresh" quality fish

4 Motors

Two electric motors powered by 4 generators, for a respectful propulsion of the boat in the ocean

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Marine resources management - Shoal of fish

Sustainable fishing

SAPMER is recognized by several certifications including MSC, Friend of the Sea and Dolphin Safe, which attest to his commitment to sustainable fisheries.

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