Estimation of optimum engine power of fishing craft with reference to length
Estimation of optimum engine power of fishing craft with reference to length
Date
2014
Authors
Baiju, M.V.
Boopendranath, M.R.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)
Abstract
Marine fish production in India has increased from
0.5 million t in 1950 to 3.07 million t in 2010 (CMFRI,
2011). Development of industrial fisheries sector
was characterized by the mechanisation of propulsion,
gear and catch handling along with introduction
of synthetic gear materials; developments in
acoustic fish detection and satellite based remote
sensing techniques; and advances in electronic
navigation and position fixing equipment.
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Keywords
fishing craft, marine fish production, Fishing technology, optimum engine power
Citation
Fishery Technology 2014: 51 (1), 67-69