RT journal article
T1 Optimization of the Stowage of Fishing Discards: innovations in Trawlers in the Gulf of Cadiz (SW Iberian Península)
A1 Coronil Huertas, Daniel José
A1 Rodríguez García, Carlos
A1 Pavón Quintana, Santiago
A1 Vidal Pérez, Juan Manuel
A1 Sarmiento Carbajal, Jésica
A1 Cabrera Castro, Remedios
A2 Biología
A2 Ciencias y Técnicas de la Navegación y Construcciones Navales
K1 Discards
K1 Fisheries
K1 Professional fleet
K1 Stowage
K1 SWOT
AB Discards in commercial fisheries are a common practice that generates negative impacts on fish resources and the environment. This study addresses the challenge of stowing discards in trawlers operating in the Gulf of Cadiz, with the aim of complying with landing regulations and ensuring the safety of fishing operations. The fleet was classified into three groups based on the length (m), power (kW), and tonnage (GT) of the vessels. Through port visits, efficient discard stowage designs were proposed. A SWOT analysis was conducted to assess discard management, leading to proposals based on decision matrices and the establishment of strategies for their management. Subsequently, stowage solutions were proposed for both new and existing vessels, with alternatives such as trays, boxes, and containers, with the optimal solution determined for each vessel type. This study highlights the complexity of discard management on vessels, considering their individual characteristics. Additionally, discard stowage alternatives based on the size and volume of catches are proposed, which could facilitate their handling. Finally, the need to implement a discard treatment system at the fish market is emphasized to achieve comprehensive management of discarded catches.
PB Elsevier
SN 2352-4855
YR 2024
FD 2024-12
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/34801
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/34801
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 07-nov-2026