Built for the arctic: SEAONICS winch package for Royal Greenland

Published
August 18, 2025
Seaonics has completed the sea trial for the winch package onboard Kaassassuk, Royal Greenland’s newest trawler – designed to handle demanding arctic operations with control, precision, and reliability.
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From early planning to final testing at sea, we’ve worked closely with the shipowner, yard, and suppliers to tackle challenges and deliver a system built for the toughest conditions.

“Our team has stayed focused throughout, working together with all stakeholders to find solutions and ensure a delivery we’re proud of,” says Project Manager Espen Sjåstad.

A proven partner in arctic trawling

This marks our fifth delivery to Royal Greenland. We’ve already equipped Tuugaalik, Nataarnaq, Sisimiutt, and Avataq – all in operation today – with our electric trawl winch systems.

Delivery Scope for Kaassassuk:

  • PM Trawl Winches
  • Sweep Line Winches
  • Gilson Winches
  • Cod End Winches
  • Outhaul Winches
  • Auxiliary& Specialized Winches
  • Scantrol Control System
  • SEAONICS SeaBrief
  • Switchboard and Bridge Panel

With over 40 complete trawl packages delivered in total, we continue to apply our specialized knowledge to deliver robust, reliable systems– giving our customers the upper hand at sea to operate safely, efficiently,and sustainably in harsh environments.

About Royal Greenland

Royal Greenland is a vertically integrated seafood company owned by the Government of Greenland. With a modern fleet of trawlers and over 40 landing facilities across Greenland and Atlantic Canada, the company harvests wild-caught species directly from the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean. Headquartered in Nuuk, Royal Greenland brings high-quality seafood - such as cold-water prawns, Greenland halibut, and snow crab - to consumers worldwide, while supporting local communities and sustainable fisheries.

www.royalgreenland.com

About SEAONICS

SEAONICS’s mission is to make mission critical maritime handling and lifting solutions even smarter, more efficient and profitable through specialized knowledge and advanced technology. In this way, SEAONICS gives their customers the upper hand in sustainable exploration, development and harvesting of the ocean space. SEAONICS is a subsidiary of Vard Group.

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Built for the arctic: SEAONICS winch package for Royal Greenland

Seaonics has completed the sea trial for the winch package onboard Kaassassuk, Royal Greenland’s newest trawler – designed to handle demanding arctic operations with control, precision, and reliability.
Read more