The development of improved telemetering systems from nets or gear to the fish- 

 ing vessel. 



On-line applications of computers on board ship. 



The development of improved and more economical fish catching methods and 

 fishing gear, together with handling methods on board the fishing vessels. This work 

 would require an analysis of the characteristics of towed bodies and the various 

 parts of the gear, to elucidate design parameters, with a view to seeking means of 

 improvement in design and effectiveness. 



Studies of propulsion systems and towing winches and other equipment on deck, 

 in relation to their effects on fishing gear and catching efficiency. 



Machine tools for automatic gutting, filleting, etc, and associated systems for 

 sorting, size grading, conveying, washing, temperature conditioning etc. 



Thermal insulation (freezer trawlers and cold stores). 



A study of existing freezing and refrigeration systems in relation to the fish pro- 

 ducts themselves and to conditions on board ship, with a view to making improve- 

 ments in operation, safety and economy. 



Secondary refrigerants (a non-toxic, non-inflamniable, non-corrosive liquid, 

 mobile at minus 55°C). 



Shipborne navigation systems. 



A study of ship control and navigation problems, with a view to the judicious and 

 economical application of automation to machinery surveillance and ship navigation 

 on passage and while fishing; the object is always to reduce labour and watch- 

 keeping. 



Operations research and systems analysis. 



A study of the optimum requirements for a fishing port/terminal. Including its 

 location, together with the facilities required for dealing with the catch and for 

 servicing and maintaining the fleet in the most economical manner, and taking into 

 account commercial, hygiene, fish quality and other related considerations. The 

 relative merits of independent fish terminals and those closely related to commercial 

 ports should also be studied. 



A study should be made of the minimum requirements of a fish terminal to 

 improve the handling of catch and vessels at a typical fishing village in a developing 

 country. This should take into account the need for minimum expenditure and 

 maximum effectiveness, in terms of improving the demand for fish and/or the price 

 paid for it by buyers from inland or other communities. 



Active training simulators for fishing skippers. 



Aquaculture 



A study of the water, wave and other forces on the different types of structure 

 employed in fish farming, with a view to identifying gaps in existing information and 

 to developing improved designs and methods. 



A study of the problems involved in establishing fish farming in open water, and 

 the gaps in existing knowledge which need to be filled before such an installation 

 could be attempted. 



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