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Fuel savings for small fishing vessels

A manual

Year of publication 2012

Pages 71 p.

Author Gulbrandsen, O.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-107060-4

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This manual aims to provide practical advice to fishing boat owners and crews, boatbuilders and boat designers and fisheries administrators on ways to reduce fuel costs. It focuses on small fishing boats measuring up to 16 m (50 ft) in length and operating at speeds of less than 10 knots. This covers the majority of the world’s fishing boats. It also serves as a guide for those involved with fuel savings for small vessels used in support of aquaculture activities. The manual provides informat ion to boat designers and boat builders on hull shape for low resistance and the selection of efficient propellers.

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