Robotic Longline Deployment
A fully automated longline deployment system that eliminates the most dangerous phase of black scabbardfish fishing.
Zero human exposure during the most dangerous phase of the fishing operation — from launch to last buoy.
From Manual Labor to Robotic Precision
Traditional black scabbardfish longline deployment involves thousands of hooks, hundreds of buoys, and continuous manual labor in dangerous offshore conditions. ECOMAR's robotic deployment system automates the entire process — controlling line tension in real-time, releasing buoys at calculated intervals, and synchronizing every element with the vessel's GPS-tracked position. The result is a deployment that is faster, safer, and more accurate than any manual operation.
Deployment Subsystems
Line Tension Control
Real-time monitoring and adjustment of mainline tension.
- Load cells continuously measure line stress
- Servo-driven brake system maintains optimal tension
- Automatic adjustment based on sea state and depth
- Prevents line breakage and tangling at depths beyond 1000m
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