The tender process for on-board processing technology trials is now complete. Congratulations to the following operators who succeeded in securing half-cost on-board processing machinery for trial:
- Ella Mae Fishing Pty Ltd (David Stirling), Tin Can Bay, Qld for Digital scales with grading software for faster manual grading on vessels less than 14m;
- Dalfish Pty Ltd (Lachlan Alessandro)*, SE Qld and John and Garry Joblin, Ballina NSW for Automated twin roller grader and modified catching tray for vessels longer than 14m; and
- Austral Fisheries (and Cashcor Engineering), NPF for Dipping tank with increased capacity for longer dipping times (for meta alternatives) on vessels longer than 20m
* Withdrew