FAO classification of fishery vessel types
FAO classification of fishery vessel types
Date
2002
Authors
Edwin, L.
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Publisher
Central Institute of Fisheries Technology
Abstract
The term fishery vessels used in this paper comprises mobile floating objects of any kind and size operating in fresh water, brackish water and marine areas, used for catching, transporting, landing, preserving and / or processing of fish, shell fish and other aquatic animals (excluding whales) residues and plants. Also included are vessels performing other functions related to fisheries such as supplying, protecting, rendering assistance or conducting research or training. From the variety of fishery vessel types operating, the world over, the most representative ones have been selected for description in the FAO classification.
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Keywords
FAO, fishery vessel, brackish water, trawlers
Citation
In Winter School manual on "Advances in Harvest Technology" organized by CIFT at Cochin 20 Nov - 19 Dec 2002, 69-81