Channel Beam Trawl Roller Ball Foot Rope FEF 0738

Summary

The aim of the project was to provide beam trawl fishermen with a practical and efficient means of reducing impact on the seabed, reducing discards, improving selectivity and reducing fuel consumption figures via a ‘Rollerball’ ground gear design.

Author

• Gus Caslake,
• Darren Edwards

Publication date

01 January 2013

Category

• Technical Report