Seiner

A 'seiner' is a fishing vessel that uses a seine net, a large net that hangs vertically in the water and is pulled horizontally to encircle and catch fish. The process, called 'seining,' involves deploying the net, encircling the targeted fish, and then hauling the net to collect the catch. Seinners are often associated with commercial fishing operations and are particularly effective in capturing schooling fish. They are designed to efficiently harvest large quantities of fish from marine environments. The efficiency of seining requires careful management to ensure the sustainability of fish populations.

Seiner meaning with examples

• The commercial fishing fleet relied heavily on seiners to catch large schools of herring off the coast, utilizing sophisticated GPS systems for accurate net placement. These vessels often processed the catch directly on board, maximizing efficiency and minimizing spoilage. Environmental concerns prompted regulations aimed at reducing bycatch and promoting sustainable seining practices to protect the marine ecosystem.
• The small-scale seiner navigated the coastal waters, its crew skilled in spotting signs of fish activity. Using a purse seine, they worked quickly, coordinating the deployment and retrieval of the net with precision. The crew’s expertise was essential for maneuvering the vessel and ensuring the seine effectively surrounded the target school of sardines before quickly closing the seine.
• After a long day at sea, the crew of the seiner began to prepare the equipment, including the net, the power block and the winch. A specialized net, a large bag-shaped net, was then cast into the ocean. The net was then closed, and as it was drawn closed, the net collected the catch. The crew’s hard work was now complete.
• The seiner's radar pinpointed a dense school of mackerel, prompting the captain to initiate the seining operation. The crew swiftly deployed the purse seine, meticulously maneuvering the vessel to encircle the target. As the net was pulled closed and tightened around the fish, the vessel returned to port after the seining, eager to begin the next cycle.