Drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs) are human‐made floating objects widely used by
tropical tuna purse seine (PS) fisheries to increase catch of target species. However, dFAD …

In the highly competitive era of the maritime and fisheries sectors, the implementation of
electric and hybrid propulsion systems in fishing vessels is becoming increasingly relevant …

In this paper, the estimation of ship fuel consumption is computed for different weather
conditions along the ship route. The propeller is first optimized for calm water conditions …

Fisheries face challenges in improving efficiency and reducing their emission footprint and
operating costs. Decision support systems offer an opportunity to tackle such challenges …

Fishery monitoring programs are essential for effective management of marine resources, as
they provide scientists and managers with the necessary data for both the preparation of …

The majority of problems in managing maritime transport originate from fragmented
governance. The practice of coordinating decisions across different ports or between port …

Among the various challenges facing tropical tuna purse seine fleet are the need to reduce
fuel consumption and carbon footprint, as well as minimising bycatch of vulnerable species …

The perpetuation of fishing activity from an environmentally, socially and economically
sustainable approach is essential to guarantee not only the future of coastal populations, but …

Fishing vessels need to adapt to and mitigate climate changes, but solution development
requires better information about the environment and vessel operations. Even if ships …

Different fishing strategies have been adopted in the last decades by tropical tuna purse
seiners fleet, including fish aggregating device (FAD) and free-swimming school (FSC) …