The global fishing and aquaculture industry continues its expansion, and we look into some of the recently delivered vessels contributing to that expansion. Our lineup includes trawlers for Russian and UK owners, fish transporters for operators in Norway and the Faroe Islands, and two new hybrid fish farm support workboats for Scottish waters.
The reviewed vessels' propulsion systems are also notable for their variety. We see traditional systems utilising conventional marine fuels as well as hybrid systems to ensure lower emissions in line with the global shipping industry's ever-tightening standards.
This week will also feature a key project under development by partners in the UK and Ireland. Once fully implemented, it will permit larger-scale fish harvesting operations even in areas already occupied by offshore renewable energy structures. It is just one example of how available ocean space can be maximised to offer a much greater number of benefits than what was once possible, as well as an indicator of how the fishing and aquaculture industry is capable of adapting to these changing times.
– "The project demonstrates how novel flexible structures and inflatable beam elements can allow marine fish production at such offshore ocean locations."
– "Controlling all life that dwells within the oceans was a daunting enough task for Poseidon, god of the seas."
– by Ken Sumanik, IWMC – World Conservation Trust
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