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Project "Energy Saving in Fisheries" (ESIF) aims at investigating potential technical
and operational methods in addressing the need for reducing energy consumption and
associated costs in European fisheries. The study started with an inventory of potential
technical solutions and running activities in the participating nations.
The economic
performance of a number of selected fleet segments was analysed with a view on the
role of energy for individual fleet segments, a break-even analysis, factors determining
energy efficiency, the economic potential for technological improvement, and scenarios
for future outlook, particularly related to possible development in the costs of
fuel oil.
Examples are given on a national basis of research on reducing the drag
of towed fishing gears, potential changes in gear design, components and fish stimulation,
as well as replacement by alternative gear types, of which static gears. In addition
fishing vessel design and operation topics will be addressed.
The study will continue
with an economic analysis of the merits of these technical and operational changes.
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