Trawl Gear Assembler

A trawl gear assembler is a skilled professional who specializes in the assembly, maintenance, and repair of trawl gear used in commercial fishing. Trawl gear refers to the equipment and gear used in trawling, a method of fishing that involves dragging a fishing net, known as a trawl, through the water to catch fish or other marine species. Trawl gear assemblers play a crucial role in ensuring the functionality and efficiency of the gear used by commercial fishing vessels.

South Africa operates 52 deep sea fishing trawlers, and they catch 160,000 tonnes of fish a year. These offshore fishing boats tow a net or trawl to catch the fish. The trawl performance and associated engineering in the commercial fishing sector is where fishing boats strive to gain an operational advantage over their competitors. The design of the trawl and its hydrodynamic performance must be designed for the fish behaviours, selection, fuel consumption, seafood sustainability and environmental impact. T...