Norwegian shipyard Båtbygg has announced the construction of a new longliner for Austral Fisheries Ltd., one of Australia’s largest integrated commercial fishing companies. To ensure the new vessel sails with the highest comfort, Båtbygg has appointed Maritime Montering Norway for its interior and accommodation outfitting.
The signed contract focuses on designing 1100 m² of interior space and managing 4000 m² of technical areas. In addition to interior outfitting, Maritime Montering will be responsible for cladding the factory premises, cargo holds, and other technical areas. The project is scheduled for completion in 2025.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Båtbygg on the Austral Odyssey project,” said Asgeir Hope, Senior Sales Manager at MM Norway, “Our team is dedicated to create a comfortable and functional environment for the crew, ensuring they have the best possible conditions for their demanding work in the harsh Antarctic waters.”
The Austral Odyssey, designed by Marin Teknikk, is 68.5 meters long and 14.6 meters wide. 
The vessel will accommodate a 33-person crew and have a loading capacity of 700 tons and will engage in deep-sea fishing for toothfish in the waters north of Antarctica. It will be the largest and most advanced of its kind, featuring state-of-the-art functions to optimize effective and sustainable fishing, while ensuring comfort and safety onboard.
“The constructed Austral Odyssey represents a significant step forward in sustainable fishing technology,” said Kjell-Inge Sjåstad, CEO at Båtbygg. “With Maritime Montering’s expertise in interior outfitting, we are confident that this vessel will set new standards in the industry, ensuring the crew has the well-being working and living environment.”
Båtbygg is one of Norway’s leading shipyards, specializing in various vessel categories, including fishing, offshore, research, ferries, and aquaculture. Maritime Montering has been collaborating with Båtbygg in various projects and a new contract for Austral Odyssey continues a long-story regional cooperation.
For more information, please contact:
Stian Madsen, CEO
Maritime Montering Norway
stian.madsen@maritimemontering.com
Båtbygg AS is a well-established Norwegian shipyard. Founded in 1944, the shipyard specializes in building, repairing, and refitting advanced fishing vessels, including longliners, trawlers, and research ships. The company is recognized for its expertise in constructing durable and efficient vessels, making it a trusted name in the shipbuilding industry.
Austral Fisheries is Australia’s leading integrated commercial fishing company, bringing high quality, sustainably caught seafood products to customers around the world for over 50 years. Austral’s fleet comprises 18 vessels, ranging from toothfish in the south; to prawns and tropical reef fish in the north.
Maritime Montering Group was established in 1981 with the intent to deliver innovative and high-quality ship interior to vessels and rigs. With a dedicated 500+ team of professionals and a passion for excellence, Maritime Montering has completed over 1100 interior projects. Today, Maritime Montering is present in six countries and keep growing.
