The introduction of Quad rig in the NPF – seeking an effort neutral transition and implications for TED/BRD performance

Summary

Since 1987 the Northern Prawn Fishery (NPF) fleet has towed double rigs (two nets). Prior to this most trawlers towed quad rig (four nets). To improve economic efficiency in the fishery there is great interest to again allow the use of quad rig.

Author

• David Sterling,
• John Wakeford,
• Steve Eayrs,
• Wade Whitelaw

Publication Reference No.

R04/1076

Publication date

19 November 2005

Category

• Technical Report