Knowledge measures

Further challenging the development of innovative technological devices may help to retrieve gear more efficiently

Research and Innovation Research and Innovation

Relevant type of aquaculture:

Fish Shellfish Seaweed

Relevant sea basin:

North

Relevant stage:

Monitoring and quantification

Related Barriers:

  • Cameras are still not adapted to the weather/stormy conditions.

Related Good Practice:

M&Q GP 2.1

Tracking equipment

The “Lost Gear Finder” from Furuno Norge is a solution to retrieve lost gear from fishermen or the aquaculture sector. A transponder is attached to the gear and a transducer is installed on board, as well as a processor connected to a monitor. In case of gear loss, the user can search for lost gear's position underwater. The effective range for the transducer is as much as 5000 meters, which makes the search very efficient. When the onboard unit receives response from the transponder, the position is calculated quickly and lost gear is easily found.