Type of Fishing Vessel

Since the ancient times, ships are being used for fishing purposes. Fish is an integral part of so many cuisines through out the world that a dearth of fish is something unacceptable. For this purpose fishermen use various types of ships or boats, exploring deep oceans to supply the requisition.

Introduction

Fishing is done in numerous ways depending on the location where it is being done. There are basically two types of fishing - deep sea fishing and fresh water fishing. Fishing vessels are used in water bodies such as sea, rivers and even lakes. Fishing is not only done for consumption and commercial purposes but also for recreational purposes. Fishermen through out the world use fishing vessels according to the size and the type of the catch required.

Deep sea fishing is not an easy task as it requires specialized equipments and storage facilities. Also, some of the species are found only in particular areas which are often under the influence of bad weather. Fishermen have to perform arduous and dangerous tasks to get the desired type of fish.

In this article we will have a look at the main types of fishing vessels that are being used around the world and what are their specifications?

Fishing vessels are indispensable to maritime operations. They fulfil a vital need of reconciling demand with supply in the fisheries sector so much so that in their absence, a very simple yet equally essential activity would come to a standstill.

 As is in any domain, even in the aspect of fishing boats, various evolutionary methodologies have come to be adopted over the course of time. Presently there are numerous types of fishing vessels that are in operation in the maritime industry, each with a purposeful quality unique to its own. The following classification is based upon the "International Standard Statistical Classification of Fishery Vessels (ISSCFV) by GRT Categories". Some of these variances of fishing vessels can be elaborated as follows:

1. Trawlers.

•   Beam trawlers
•   Otter trawlers
•   Pair trawlers
•   Side trawlers
•   Stern trawlers
•   Outrigger trawlers
•   Freezer trawlers
•   Wet-fish trawlers

2.  Seiners

•   American seiners
•   European seiners
•   Drum seiners
•   Purse seiners
•   Seine netters
•   Tuna Purse seiners

3. Dredgers

4. Gillneters.

• Side netters
• Lift netters

5. Line vessels   Jigger vessels   American type pole and line vessels   Pole and line vessels   Japanese style   Trollers   Longliners   Bottom longliners   Midwater longliners   Freezer longliners   Factory longliners   Wet-fish longliners

6. Trap setters

7. Trawler-purse seiners

8. Handliners

9. Multipurpose vessels

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