A new report from Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) marks a significant step towards understanding the requirements for a net-zero fishing industry.
A new report from Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) marks a significant step towards understanding the requirements for a net-zero fishing industry.
The report represents the culmination of a collaborative effort between Macduff Ship Designs, the University of Exeter’s Centre for Future Clean Mobility (CFCM) and FIS.
It sets out six first-of-their-kind designs for alternatively powered fishing vessels, highlights the barriers to their development, and proposes next steps for the industry in exploring the transition to a net-zero future.
In April 2022, industry leaders and key stakeholders met in Glasgow for the FIS-organised ‘Vessels of the Future’ workshop, to discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with the creation of net-zero fishing fleets.
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