The PTV vessel was
originally built for and operated by Shell Oil Company as
a seismic exploration and research vessel for several years.
As such, the superstructure and equipment are all of heavy
duty construction. Yet all machinery that came with the vessel
has relatively low hours of operation.
Pacific Tuna Ventures is converting this vessel into a mother
ship for sportfishing excursions. All staterooms and crew
quarters are being completely refurbished. The galley and
mess area are being remodeled and re-equipped as a modern
cooking facility that serves up to 40 at a time.
For fishing operations, the vessel is being outfitted with
a hoist and cradles for its four skiffs. State-of-the-art
chilled water holding tanks keep the large sashimi-grade tuna
in prime condition to fetch the best prices in the Japanese
auction markets. Large on-board freezers have even greater
capacity to hold other marketable fish, as well as any catch
that members choose to take home. Two bait wells hold a total
capacity of over 2,000 scoops.
This vessel is capable of traveling to distant tuna resource
areas, mostly unreachable by other sportfishing vessels, providing
complete comfort and many amenities unavailable on others.
Our member/partners will not only have a complete fishing
program offered to them, but will have the benefits of a
large, roomy vessel with outstanding accommodations while
on the high seas enjoying incomparable fishing adventures.
Take a look at the vessel's Skiffs and Fishing Gear.
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