Fishermen in the UK are being invited to participate in research trials with a new stability monitor designed to improve safety at sea.
SeaWise is developed by Hook Marine and designed for small craft to warn of loss of stability while at sea. The system monitors the loss of stability through continuous roll measurement.
Ken Smith, director at Hook Marine, said: “Loss of stability is the biggest single reason for fishing vessel losses, which is why SeaWise is so important for improving safety and preventing tragic accidents.”
Trial opportunities
The system, developed with funding support from the Scottish Funding Council, Lloyds Register Foundation, Trinity House and the European Maritime & Fisheries Fund, is now at the end stage of its development and is undergoing final sea trials to ensure optimal performance. While several are already being trialled, there are still opportunities for other fishermen to participate.
Mr Smith will be at Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2018 on 25 May and 26 May where further trials can be set up.
The laptop-sized equipment for trial can be personally delivered by Mr Smith to any UK fishing port or harbour, where he would also give a demonstration on how to operate it.
After the trial period, the equipment would be collected, and the results analysed by a research team from the University of Strathclyde.
