194. Vessel and gear specifications for an Orford based vessel which works pots all year round are shown in Table 14.12. This vessel works quite a high number of fleets for the area although it should be noted that netting and longlining also form significant proportions of its fishing activity.
Table 14.12 Vessel and Gear Specifications of an Orford based Potting Vessel
Specifications of an Orford based Potting vessel Homeport
Fishing Association
Length Beam Draft
Main engine HP
Average days at sea per year Typical trip duration
Typical distance steamed per trip Pot type
No. of fleets
No. pots per fleet Pot spacing Fleet length
Anchor type and No.
Type and No. of gear marker Direction of shooting Bait
Typical soak time 14.4.13.5 Demersal Otter Trawling
195. The key target species for most vessels undertaking demersal otter trawling are cod, sole, skate, bass and, to a lesser extent, flounder. Generally, skate and bass are caught year round whilst the peak of sole and flounder landings is from April to August. Cod are targeted from September through to May.
196. The majority of vessels undertake trips of a single day although a small number fish for up to 36 hours. Tows are usually orientated into the tide and gear varies in response to target species. For example, as sole are often found over relatively soft
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9.99m 6.0m 1.5m
2 x 350bhp 200 days 12 hours 30nm
36” Parlour 40
8 to 10
10 to 12m 100m
2 x 20kg weight 2 x 30” Buffs
Across tide where possible Fish frames and guts 5 to 14 days
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