The delivery, originally scheduled for autumn 2025, was completed in mid-July 2025.
KJ
The shipbuilding company KJ has delivered the 36th catamaran to Bakkafrost. This marks the 66th vessel built by the Norwegian shipyard in this series, solidifying its position as a benchmark in the aquaculture and maritime industry in the Faroe Islands.
The Ennisskarð will primarily be used for aquaculture operations in the southern fjords, with its homeport in Hov, Suðuroy, Faroe Islands. It is a sister ship to the Miðenni, delivered to Bakkafrost in December 2023. Both are 20 meters long and 9 meters wide.
Additionally, it is equipped with two Palfinger Marine cranes: a 90-ton crane at the stern on the starboard side, a 33-ton crane behind the wheelhouse, and a 25-ton deck winch.
Finally, Ennisskarð features a coupling plate support at the stern on the port side, which enhances safety during operations, and dynamic positioning (DP) technology, allowing it to maintain its position reliably in challenging conditions.
"KJ congratulates Bakkafrost and the crew of Ennisskarð on the completion of this vessel and wishes them success in their work," reads a statement.
A month ago, manufacturer GroAqua informed that Bakkafrost had taken delivery of the "world's largest" feed barge. The barge, which has a feed capacity of 1,100 tons and is equipped with 24 feeding lines, is "built to withstand rough weather and operate on exposed sites."
Bakkafrost warned on its last report that its profits for the second quarter of 2025 will be lower than expected, blaming fish disease problems in Scotland and weaker salmon prices. However, Bakkafrost's Faroese divisions were profitable, with its Freshwater business earning DKK 85 million (EUR 11.1 million).
