Energy Efficient Fishing: A 2006 Review - PART A : Alternative fuels and efficient engines

The objectives of the review are: - examine the degree to which rising fuel costs have impacted on different fisheries - examine new and existing technologies developed both within and outside of Australia in the field of increased fishing efficiency through reduced energy usage and innovation - examine opportunities for applying innovative solutions and developments which are most likely to produce the best return for the Australian fishing industry - develop a publication that scopes potential innovations, whether they be existing or have the potential for development, that reduce energy usage - provide advice on potential R&D that could assist industry in reducing energy usage.