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Fishing Vessel
A Fishing Vessel (pronunciation: /ˈfɪʃɪŋ ˈvɛsəl/) is a boat or ship used to catch fish in the sea, or on a lake or river.
Etymology
The term "Fishing Vessel" is derived from the English words "fishing", which means the activity of catching fish, and "vessel", which refers to a large boat or ship.
Types of Fishing Vessels
There are several types of fishing vessels, including:
- Trawler: A trawler is a type of fishing vessel that drags a trawl, which is a fishing net in the shape of a cone, along the sea bottom.
- Seiner: A seiner is a fishing vessel used in seine fishing, which involves a method of fishing that employs a seine or dragnet.
- Longliner: A longliner is a type of fishing vessel that uses longline fishing techniques. Longline fishing is a commercial fishing technique that uses a long line with baited hooks attached at intervals.
- Gillnetter: A gillnetter is a fishing vessel used in gillnetting, which is a method of fishing that uses gillnets, which are vertical panels of netting normally set in a straight line.
Related Terms
- Commercial fishing: Commercial fishing is the activity of catching fish and other seafood for commercial profit, mostly from wild fisheries.
- Artisanal fishing: Artisanal fishing are various small-scale, low-technology, low-capital, fishing practices undertaken by individual fishing households.
- Recreational fishing: Recreational fishing, also called sport fishing, is fishing for pleasure or competition.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fishing vessel
- Wikipedia's article - Fishing vessel
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