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Technology and Fisheries Specialists

We have an impressive track record and a unique set of skills. We work across fisheries and marine industries to solve some of the most complex and intractable problems and specialise in drawing together expertise from within and outside our company. We thrive on these opportunities and take pride in the products and outcomes that have stood the test of time.

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We work closely and collaboratively with clients and end-users to innovate and develop simple technology to solve complex problems. Our in-house experience and capabilities:

PROJECT DESIGN, MANAGEMENT AND COSTING

FISHERIES RESEARCH

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, TESTING AND MANUFACTURING

ELECTRONIC AND CIRCUIT BOARD DESIGN AND PRODUCT DESIGN

OUR ENGINEERING CAPABILITY

MOULDING & TOOLING

Our manufacturing equipment includes injection moulding machines (One 90 tonne and two 50 tonne clamping force) with semi and automatic tooling with capability to mould a range of materials including engineering grade polymers, rubbers, TPEs as well as standard polycarbonates, ABS, nylons and polyethylenes. With the capacity to operate through 24 hour cycles.

ELECTRONIC DEVELOPMENT

Electronic development and test facilities for drive circuits, acoustic test equipment and pressure chambers to allow depth testing to 1500 metres

SEA WATER TANK TESTING FACILITY

Our 4,000 litre tank testing facility provides a controlled environment for studying marine species. It is equipped with advanced camera and monitoring systems allowing us to capture detailed behavioural data that directly informs product design. The tanks provide us with a versatile facility to understand responses and enable us to refine early stage product design.

OUR PAST AND CURRENT PORTFOLIO

2018

In 2018 we were contacted by the RSPB and Birdlife International to help them design and develop an above water deterrent device to reduce bycatch in set nets. With their expertise on visual acuity of birds, we examined existing bird scaring models and technologies. Our aim was to build a device that was robust enough to operate at sea, so we used ceramic bearings and durable thermoplastic vacuum formed blades. The first devices were tested by the RSPB in 2018 in the Baltic Sea. In 2023 Fishtek Marine led a research study working with netting fishermen in Cornwall where our control study showed significant reductions in seabird bycatch reduction.  

2019

In 2019 we teamed up with the Society for the Protection of Turtles and the University of Exeter to develop an LED light that could be used in set net fisheries to reduce turtle bycatch. We developed a new light that was cheap, robust and easily integrated into fishing operations. Research led by SPOT showed a 42% reduction in sea turtle bycatch.

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