COMMERCIAL FACTORY FREEZER VESSEL - UNDER CONSTRUCTION
MV Saputi II
The next generation of Inuit-owned offshore fishing. The Saputi II is a next-generation multi species factory freezer trawler currently under construction in Europe, with delivery expected in fall 2026. She represents QFC's long-term commitment to fleet renewal and expanding Inuit commercial harvesting capacity for decades to come.
Vessel Specifications
Vessel Type
Next-Generation Factory Freezer Trawler
Status
Under construction - European shipyard
Expected Delivery
2026
Owner
Qikiqtaaluk Fisheries Corporation (QFC)
SIGNIFICANCE
- Third commercial vessel in the QFC fleet - further expanding Inuit offshore harvesting capacity
- Purpose-built for Arctic operating conditions and modern commercial fisheries standards
- Continues the legacy of the MV Saputi - next-generation technology for the next generation of Inuit mariners
COMMUNITY & EMPLOYMENT
- Will create additional Inuit crew positions and employment opportunities in the offshore fishery
- Reflects QFC vision of building Inuit commercial fishing capacity that endures across generations
- Revenue will support Qikiqtaaluk Corporation broader mandate to benefit Inuit communities across the Qikiqtani region
