Fisheries data and other information gathered on research cruises are essential to the success of Fisheries Research Services’ (FRS) scientific programme. To ensure the availability of this information, FRS operates two research vessels – FRV Scotia and FRV Alba na Mara – which are fitted with a wide range of deployment and recovery facilities for fishing gear and equipment, scientific and environmental sensors, and data gathering systems.

 

Much of FRS’ experimental work is conducted at sea using very specialised or custom-built monitoring, measuring and observation equipment. For the design, development and maintenance of such equipment, FRS is dependent on the electronic and mechanical skills and expertise of Engineering Services.