Tailing Machine - patent pending
Optimar has developed a concept that automates the traditionally time-consuming process of tailing nephrops at sea. The concept was a central component of the Stun and Tail System that took home the victory at the 2025 Catch Welfare Innovation Award. Patent pending
Advantages:
- Replaces a potentially inhumane manual process
- Eliminates physically demanding manual labor, resulting in a safer and more efficient workflow onboard
- Contributes to the sustainable operation of local, commercial fisheries
- Built to withstand the tough, real-life conditions at sea
How it works:
The concept combines Optimar's extensive industry experience with groundbreaking technology to ensure a precise and gentle process. The very latest camera technology, combined with machine learning, analyzes the animal and accurately divides each crustacean into a tail portion and a head portion.
The technology has shown proven prospects through rigorous testing under real-world conditions. In May 2025, the machine was tested onboard the British commercial vessel Golden Ray, where Optimar worked closely with fishers to integrate the technology and assess its performance.
See the Stun and Tail System tested onboard Golden Ray here.
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