The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, are extending congratulations on behalf of the Provincial Government and people of the province to Ocean Choice International on the occasion of today’s christening of the new fishing vessel M.V. Calvert.
The M.V. Calvert is a state-of-the-art, green-class offshore groundfish vessel that will sustainably harvest yellowtail flounder, redfish and other groundfish species for global markets and is the company’s largest vessel at 74-metres long and 3,800 gross tonnes.
The vessel was designed by Skipsteknisk in Norway and built by Tersan in Turkey. The onboard, world-class processing facility was built and installed by local company, C&W Industrial Fabrication.
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“I congratulate Ocean Choice International on the christening of the M.V. Calvert. This green-class, modern vessel demonstrates Newfoundland and Labrador ingenuity at its best and will be a key asset to the province’s fishery. As a sustainable and significant contributor to our economy, the fishing industry has never been more important. It is heartening to see companies such as Ocean Choice invest in new ways of harvesting and it bodes well for the future of the fishery in the province.”
Honourable Dwight Ball
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“Congratulations to OCI and the Sullivan family on this historic achievement and commitment to our province’s fishing sector. The completion of the Calvert recognizes the future growth potential for our groundfish sector which aligns well with the Provincial Government’s vision to modernize and support new growth opportunities for our ground fisheries. The commissioning of this vessel also sends a clear message to the fishing industry at home and abroad that the fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador is active, vibrant and poised to grow and pursue new opportunities.”
Honourable Gerry Byrne
Fisheries and Land Resources
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