Express an interest in participating in BIM trials in 2012 aimed at minimising discards and improving the selectivity of fishing gear.
In conjunction with industry we plan to carry out the following seagoing activities:
| Trial Gear | Area | Size | No. Days | Time of Year |
| Seltra Sorting Box | Irish Sea or Celtic Sea Nephrops -Trawler | >18m | aprox. 10 days | March/April |
| Seltra Sorting Box | Irish Sea Skates and Rays- Trawler | >18m | 5 days | July/August |
| Eliminator Trawl | Irish Sea – Seiner | >18m | 5 days | March/April |
|
SMP/Codend (Selectivity) Trials |
Celtic Sea – Trawler | >18m | 10-15 days | June/July |
| Swedish Grid (Small Vessel Trials) | Irish Sea Nephrops – Trawler |
<15m |
10 days | May/June |
| Depredation in Gillnets | West and South Coasts | All | aprox. 10 days |
June/July |
| Tuna Tagging | South West Coast |
>15m |
10-20 days | July/August |
A single call for applications in these activities during 2012 is being made from:
1. Fishing vessel owners
You will be required to provide information on:
Vessels will be selected based on their suitability to carry out work in relation to specific projects as these projects arise.
2. Fishing gear/Chandlery suppliers
For further information contact your local BIM officer, telephone Caroline Curraoine on 01 2144148 (Fax 01 230 0564) or email inshore@bim.ie