The ship was built in Norway for Mr Kevin McHugh of Killybegs, Co Donegal, and its processing capacity of 7, tonnes of fish makes it the world's largest of its type. The Atlantic Dawn will fish off Mauritania in west Africa, under a licence prohibiting it from fishing in European waters. Among the 60 crew will be six Mauritanians and observers. The dual-purpose vessel will fish for horse mackerel, mackerel, sardinella, sardines and anchovies, to sell back into the west African market.
Mauritania is 70 per cent dependent on fisheries, but it is dependent on canoes. Mauritania has contracted out its waters to EU vessels as a source of income. Although environmental groups have criticised these EU third-country arrangements, Mr McHugh has stressed that the ship will catch top quality fish for developing countries at the lowest possible price, rather than use industrial fishing.
The McHugh family was out in force to greet the Mr Joey Murrin of the Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation said the ship's economic impact would be positive, particularly in its home port of Killybegs.
Mr Fahey said he was very proud, and particularly pleased that Irish banks, principally Bank of Ireland, had The Best Fishing Boat In The World 6th given it the necessary support. Originally from Bullsmouth, Achill, Mr McHugh is the son of an electrician and was one of a generation of young fishermen encouraged by Bord Iascaigh Mhara.
Mr McHugh told The Irish Times he intended to skipper the vessel himself until it was running smoothly. The Atlantic Dawn will arrive in Killybegs this evening and will be blessed at a special reception tomorrow.
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