Reduction of energy needs for fish harvesting through the use of sails on fishing vessels

Technical Report · Tue May 10 04:00:00 EDT 1983

OSTI ID:5711342

The fishing industry has been hurt by rising fuel costs. This study was undertaken to determine the fuel savings that might occur if sails were used on fishing vessels as an auxiliary means of propulsion. Attention was also paid to vessel safety, crew efficiency and 'come-home' capabilities as they were effected by the use of sails. A boat was designed, built and equipped for sail assisted fishing operations. Data was collected during sea trials, test runs and actual fishing operations. These data were analysed with the help of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to determine the fuel savings and the economic viability of the configuration. Assessment of the observations of crew performance and vessel safety were analyzed.

• Research Organization: Rebel Marine Service, Inc., Norfolk, VA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5711342
• Report Number(s): PB-83-232199
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320303* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Equipment & Processes
CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
FISHING INDUSTRY
INDUSTRY
PERFORMANCE
PERSONNEL
SAFETY