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Fisheries Technology
SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture is taking part in the development of the fishing fleet of tomorrow. We want to contribute to achieving a sustainable utilization of the marine resources that is profitable for the fisherman. This mean developing more efficient fishing methods, gear, and ways to better utilize the catch.
Areas of competence

The competence of the department is focused within the following areas:

  • New vessel concepts
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Energisaving and environmental measures in the fisheries
  • Safety and the working environment
  • Information- and communication technology 
  • Design, control and handling of fishing gear
  • Catch processing on board
Products and services
The Flume tank in Hirtshals, Denmark

The laboratory consists of a 30 meter long flume tank for testing of gear and equipment that are towed or exposed to sea currents. The laboratory has it's own website: www.sintef.dk