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FRV Scotia 1387S

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Scotia (749S)
Cruise identifier1387S
Cruise period1987-12-29 — 1987-12-30
StatusCompleted
Port of departureAberdeen, United Kingdom
Port of returnAberdeen, United Kingdom
PurposeTrials
ObjectivesTo test the new multiple-opening and closing Methot-trawl and obtain observations on its performance underwater.
Chief scientistMike R Heath (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Scotia 1387S cruise report sc13_87.pdf (0.04 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
SpecificEast coast of Scotland, off Aberdeen
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Gear researchDescription: testing of the new multiple-opening and closing Methot-trawl to obtain observations on its performance underwater.