French trawl door manufacturer Morgère is taking part in the North Atlantic Fish & Workboat Show, 16-17th November at St Johns in Newfoundland, along with Canadian agent Agrés de Peche.
Morgère’s Exocet trawl doors have already proved extremely popular among Canadian Atlantic fishermen with around 30 sets currently being used in Gaspésie, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
According to the company’s Michel Dagorn, Canadian skippers like the robustness and stability of Exocet doors, combined with the reduced drag that benefits fuel consumption.
‘A key feature is the lower angle of attack compared with a standard door while maintaining the same spread,’ he said, commenting that Exocet doors come in a range of different sizes, and are ideal for shrimp and whitefish fishing in Canadian Atlantic waters. Morgère’s PV3 trawl door has also proved very popular with Canadian fishermen.
‘Exocets have proved extremely popular among Canadian fishermen because of their versatility and excellent performance in their demersal fisheries. We are looking forward to meeting existing and new customers at the show,’ he said.
The North Atlantic Fish & Workboat Show is held at the Mile One Centre in St. Johns, Newfoundland. A biennial event, the show featured more than 100 exhibitors in 2016.
