Vyborg Shipyard and Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet have signed a cooperation agreement on building the series of four medium-size freezing trawlers of Project ST-116 XL. The fishing ships are to be delivered to Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet in 2018-2019. Serial production of vessels makes it more profitable and also reduces the time needed for construction.

Freezing trawlers of Project ST-116 XL are intended for catching bottom-living fish. The vessels will have Ice3 class. Their endurance is about 30 days.

79.80-meter long and 15.4-meter wide vessels will accommodate equipment capable of catching and freezing up to 100 t of fish per day. They will also have holds for 375 cbm. Living space allows for accommodation of 47 persons and a hospital.

The vessels will be equipped with powerful cargo cranes and mechanisms. Their automation level and radio-electric equipment is to be provided by the best manufacturers.