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Micha joins captain Frodi Eydesgaard aboard a commercial longline trawler near Eknigarmasina to observe industrial fishing operations.0:31 The vessel deploys 14 magazines of longlines, each containing 1,500 hooks, totaling 21,000 hooks per set.1:08 An automated baiting machine processes frozen mackerel and octopus to bait the hooks, achieving a 95% success rate.1:33 The crew targets cod, though the catch also includes sea bass and shellfish.2:00 Operations continue in 5–6 wind strengths and 3-meter seas, requiring the captain to maneuver the cutter against the current to maintain line tension.2:55 The work follows a strict rotation of nine hours on duty and six hours of rest, regardless of the time of day.5:21 The vessel operates out of Niewag, navigating waters known for extreme conditions, including swells reaching 14 meters.3:38 Commercial fishing requires high-speed efficiency to remain profitable, contrasting sharply with recreational sailing.4:57

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