Ropeless Consortium Meeting - 2020 presentation

The document discusses the challenges and benefits of ropeless fishing technology, highlighting a 20% failure rate in release mechanisms and the increased risks of gear loss at sea. It emphasizes that experienced operators achieve significantly lower gear loss rates compared to traditional buoy systems due to better recovery techniques and equipment management. Additionally, it notes that achieving proficiency in ropeless operations typically takes about three years, during which fishers can optimize their workflow and fishing efficiency.