Ecotrawl

Reduced fuel and emissions

The Ecotrawl system will drastically improve trawl net steerability and fuel consumption. This combination reduces CO2 emissions by 30%

Health, Safety and Environment

No direct forces from the trawl to trawler makes it safer for onboard personnel. Precision fishing reduces bycatch, diversity in ocean habitats.

Increased revenue and efficiency

Ecotrawl increases revenue for ship owners through smart technology and efficiency. We believe in the triple bottom line, People, Planet and Profit.

Improved fish quality and quality

Our better catch methods increases fish quality and the quantity of fish suitable for human consumption, this is good for business and the environment.

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Quality

Improved fish quality and quality

Our better catch methods increases fish quality and the quantity of fish suitable for human consumption, this is good for business and the environment.

Lower

CO²

Increased revenue and efficiency

Ecotrawl increases revenue for ship owners through smart technology and efficiency. We believe in the triple bottom line, People, Planet and Profit.

Reduce

Fuel

Reduced fuel and emissions

The Ecotrawl system will drastically improve trawl net steerability and fuel consumption. This combination reduces CO2 emissions by 30%

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Health, Safety and Environment

No direct forces from the trawl to trawler makes it safer for onboard personnel. Precision fishing reduces bycatch, diversity in ocean habitats.

Our solution

“The Ecotrawl will with its disruptive trawling technology, be the next generation in the trawling industry."

Our powerful electric Autonomous Underwater Drones (AUD) will replace the conventional trawl doors. The thruster units replace the traction power from the trawler vessel and the thrusters are supplied with electric power from a generator on the trawler.

The AUD units are controlled in the water with side and depth rudders. A trawler control system collects sensor data and controls the propeller units and thus the trawl's course and depth in the water.

This solution will provide a far more environmentally friendly and efficient trawl.

Our studies show that an average trawler will increase the catch volume by up to 20%, saving 30% fuel and reducing by-catch.

Patents

Patent 1

We have patented the control system for the underwater drones.

Patent 2

This patent covers the way the control mechanism is arranged on the drone.

Patent 3

Here we have patented details of the control mechanism for the drone.

Products

Ecotrawl 20

The Ecotrawl 20 system is the mid-range drone, pulling 40 metric tonnes at 5 knots.

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The results

Fuel consumption

Removal of trawl doors and optimized propeller geometry gives reduced fuel cost

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Reduced fuel consumption

Ecotrawl cuts fuel use by 30%with AUDs pulling the trawl, offering a more efficient and cost-effectivetrawling method.

Fishing efficiency

Maneuverability and precision control reduces time in the ocean and improves catch quality

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Improved fishing efficiency

Precision fishing improvesocean resource management. Ecotrawl is twice as accurate as steerable trawl doors.

Precision control

Advanced sensors and patented control mechanism gives precise and fast control and course changes

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Offers precison trawling

Precision fishing improves ocean resource management, and Ecotrawl is twice as accurate as steerable trawl doors.

Fishing efficiency

Trawl course, opening, depth can be precisely controlled to enhance fishing efficiency

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Increased fishing efficiency by 20%

Ecotrawl's precision fishing system controls trawl mouth, shape, and position independently of the fishing vessel.

Increased profits

Notable profit increase from better catch quality and lower fuel consumption

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Increased trawler profit by 50%

Less fuel and more efficiency can boost profits by over 50%, aiding fishing industry's sustainability efforts for ocean and environment.

Data collection

Sensors on the drone and fiberoptic connection to the surface enables high speed data collection

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Enables analytics driven fishing

Ecotrawl enhances sustainable fisheries through catch documentation, quality data, pricing, and integrates into ocean data systems.

Sustainable development goals

“Ecotrawl makes trawling more environmentally friendly by reducing by-catch and climate gas emissions "

A key aspect of Ecotrawl is our impact on the environment by making ocean harvesting more sustainable through the use of technology. Our drone systems reduce by-catch by precisely controlling the trawl path.

Zero hunger

Global food insecurity is a pressing issue, Ecotrawl prioritizes combatting food waste but delivering higher-quality catch.

Decent work and economic growth

Ecotrawl will foster global growth, through its innovative contributions to the fishing industry.

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Ecotrawl will harness advanced technologies and embracing innovation and expanding globally.

Responsible consumption and production

Ecotrawl aids in sustainably managing ocean resources byemploying resource and impact decoupling.

Climate action

Ecotrawl contributes by raising climate awareness and supporting related initiatives through collaborating with global partners.

Life below water

Implementing a gentler trawling method will minimize pollution, curtail marine contamination and safeguard marine ecosystems.

Partnerships for the goals

The Ecotrawl team will collaborate globally, harnessingexisting resources and integrating new ones to our maximize impact.

Sustainable development goals

As ocean harvesting grows in importance, Ecotrawl will emerge as the pioneering leader in the field.

Ecotrawl is making trawling more efficient and environment-friendly

Ecotrawl features in The Explorer magazine

Ecotrawl is making trawling more efficient and environment-friendly

Ecotrawl features in The Explorer magazine

02 September 2019

Gründerne har fått patent på denne ny...

I løpet av måneden blir det bestemt hva som skjer videre med Eco Trawl

05 August 2020

Ny trålemetode kan redusere båtens dri...

Eco Trawl vil erstatte tråldører med propeller. Nå er de første dataanalysene på plass

13 Mai 2018

Slik skal de gjøre det enklere å styre trålen

Målet til Ecotrawl er å gjøre tråling mer miljøvennlig og effektivt

04 September 2019

Vil gjøre tråling mer miljøvennlig og eff...

Eco Trawl har fått patent på den nye trålen og vil i løpet av måneden planlegge veien

Janet Vindenæs

CEO

+47 9208 8395

janet.vindenaes@ecotrawl.no

Mads Bjørnenak

R&D Manager and Founding Partner

+47 9179 8316

mads.bjornenak@ecotrawl.no

Even Ovnerud

Chairman of the board

Øyvind Frøytland

Trawler Expert and Founding Partner

Eivind Vigsnes

Engineer and Founding Partner

Reduced fuel and emissions

Health, Safety and Environment

Increased revenue and efficiency

Improved fish quality and quality

Improved fish quality and quality

Increased revenue and efficiency

Reduced fuel and emissions

Health, Safety and Environment

Our solution

Patents

Patent 1

Patent 2

Patent 3

Products

Ecotrawl 20

The results

Fuel consumption

Reduced fuel consumption

Fishing efficiency

Improved fishing efficiency

Precision control

Offers precison trawling

Fishing efficiency

Increased fishing efficiency by 20%

Increased profits

Increased trawler profit by 50%

Data collection

Enables analytics driven fishing

Sustainable development goals

Zero hunger

Decent work and economic growth

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Responsible consumption and production

Climate action

Life below water

Partnerships for the goals

Sustainable development goals

Ecotrawl is making trawling more efficient and environment-friendly

Ecotrawl is making trawling more efficient and environment-friendly

In the media

Gründerne har fått patent på denne ny...

Ny trålemetode kan redusere båtens dri...

Slik skal de gjøre det enklere å styre trålen

Vil gjøre tråling mer miljøvennlig og eff...

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