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MFV Heather Sprig

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)MFV Heather Sprig (74KY)
Cruise period1994-03-14 — 1994-03-18
StatusCompleted
Port of departureBuckie, United Kingdom
Port of returnBuckie, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesTo assist SEAFISH in the underwater filming of a twin trawl system to ensure correct rigging and gear performance of the two nets which will both have horizontal separating panels and double cod-ends. Joint project between SOAFD Aberdeen and SEAFISH Hull.
Chief scientistJack H B Robertson (Scottish Office Agriculture and Fisheries Department Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportMFV Heather Sprig  cruise report heather_sprig_mar94.pdf (0.03 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
SpecificBellans grounds of the Moray Firth
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Gear researchDescription: RCTV used to ensure correct rigging and gear performance of two nets in water depths of 31m to 46m.