Commercial Fishing
anyTarget: Fleet operator
If you are a fleet operator dealing with rising fuel costs — this project developed gear and decision support systems that reduce fuel consumption and optimize operations for energy efficiency.
INFINIFISH · Project
Climate-Resilient Fishing Technology for Lower Fuel Costs and Higher Resource Recovery
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Imagine making fishing boats as efficient as modern electric cars by reducing the drag of their nets to save fuel. It's like upgrading a kitchen to ensure no scrap of food is wasted, turning fish leftovers into valuable new products. The goal is to help fishers keep making money even as the oceans change due to warming.
By the numbers
4,500,000
EU Contribution in EUR
17
Partners
8
Countries
The business problem
What needed solving
Fishing operations face increasing costs due to fuel consumption and are threatened by climate-driven changes in fish populations and strict environmental regulations regarding seabed carbon release.
The solution
What was built
["Fuel-efficient fishing gear and carbon-reducing seabed tools.", "Decision support systems for energy optimization and data collection tech for monitoring catches.", "Processing technologies to valorize fish waste and new species."]
Audience
Who needs this
Commercial fishing fleet ownersSeafood processing companiesFishing gear manufacturersFisheries management agencies
Business applications
Who can put this to work
Seafood Processing
mid-sizeTarget: Fish processing plant
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Maritime Tech
SMETarget: Fishing gear manufacturer
If you are a gear manufacturer dealing with environmental regulations — this project developed fishing gear that reduces the resuspension of carbon from the seabed.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
What is the cost or price of these technologies?
Based on available project data, specific pricing for the technologies is not provided; however, the project is supported by a EUR 4,500,000 EU contribution.
Are these solutions ready for industrial scale?
The project aims to validate technological solutions across the entire fisheries value chain through case studies in various European fisheries, suggesting a move toward industrial application.
How is the IP and licensing handled?
Based on available project data, there are no specific details regarding IP or licensing agreements provided in the project description.
How does this help with environmental regulations?
It provides a policy action plan and tools to monitor fishing impacts on the climate, helping operators align with climate-friendly standards.
What is the timeline for implementation?
The project runs from 2025-06-01 to 2029-05-31, meaning results and validated tools will be available toward 2029.
Consortium
Who built it
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with 8 industrial partners, representing a 47% industry ratio. With 4 SMEs and a mix of 5 research centers and 2 universities across 8 countries, the group is well-balanced for translating technical research into commercial fishing tools.
How to reach the team
Contact SINTEF OCEAN AS in Norway for technical specifications.
Next steps
Talk to the team behind this work.
Contact us to connect with the INFINIFISH consortium for early adoption of fuel-efficient gear.
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