beam trawler

ship
Also known as: outrigger trawler

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commercial fishing

  • Tsukiji fish market
    In commercial fishing: Beam or outrigger trawlers

    With this type of vessel, two beam trawls are towed from booms extending to each side and supported by a central mast. The booms are very strong, as they take the full weight of the trawl being towed. The mast supporting the booms…

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  • trawler
    In trawler

    Outrigger trawlers (a type that includes shrimp boats) drag one or two nets from long booms extending from each side. Stern trawlers are powerful vessels that are often built with ramps for hauling heavy catches up the stern onto the working deck. Powered by engines…

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