Periodic Reporting for period 1 - EKKO (NEW GENERATION OF EFFICIENT TRAWL DOORS AND HARMLESS SEAFLOOR FISHING)

Trawl doors are large rectangular steel structures used to keep trawls open during trawl fishing. Traditionally, they are heavy and form huge towing resistances that account for 25-30% of fuel used during catching. Large vessels must carry multiple pairs of trawl doors to...