Fish Processing Plantship Study. Volume III: Fish Processing Plantship System Design and Economic Analysis, Alaska Groundfish Fishery

摘要

This study examines the technological and economic aspects of possible offshore fishing/processing ventures employing U.S.-built Fish Processing Plantships (FPP) in the U.S. and world fisheries. On the basis of technological and economic feasibility analyses of specific FPP operational concepts in selected U.S. fisheries, the study assesses the potential contribution of the demand for FPPs to the U.S. shipbuilding industry. The Alaskan groundfish industry was selected for a detailed analysis of the prospects for U.S.-flag FPP ventures, although pre-feasibility surveys of other U.S. and regional world fisheries are presented, as well. A fisheries simulation and economic/operational analysis model were prepared. Volume III, 'Fish Processing Plantship System Design and Economic Analysis: Alaskan Groundfish Fishery,' presents a comprehensive description of a test case analysis and an evaluation of the results.