“The performance of these doors has exceeded all expectations...”

Visitors to the Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition and Conference (IceFish), from 22-24 September, will be able to find out more about these and other products as Thyborøn Trawldoors join the fast-growing list of exhibitors returning to the event for 2026. 

A pair of Type 42 doors, measuring 12m2 and weighing in at 4700kg were fitted to Hákon TH-250  – the first of this type for an Icelandic fishing vessel. Now over a year in operation there has been substantial experience in using the doors, and it’s positive in every respect.  

Hákon’s skipper, Jón Thór Björnsson, describes them as easily the best doors he’s towed, ‘They’re stable in shooting and hauling, responsive in operation and considering their weight, they’re unbelievably light to tow.’ 

‘It’s great to work with these and I reckon they’ll last us well...’ he adds. 

Jón Thór Björnsson points out that for the first few months the doors were used without the control systems, but when these were installed, they showed their worth as reliable and versatile doors that made everything easier. 

‘We were pleased with them right away. They always sit correctly and square quickly.’ 

But it’s the control system that has been the major step, according to Jón Thór Björnsson. All of the equipment and software is developed by Thyborøn Trawldoors, and this enables the user to adjust the aspect and spreading efficiency of the doors during a tow. This is something he describes as a ‘total revolution’. 

He comments that this technology has added significantly to the effectiveness of the fishing gear as a whole. 

The decision to invest in the controllable Thyborøn doors for Hákon was taken after extensive and detailed examination of the many possible choices. 

‘We had several options open to us, but I have no regrets about this choice,’ the skipper said, and has nothing but good things to say about the technical support. 

‘One phone call and help’s there.’ 

Thyborøn Trawldoors will be on stand E52 at IceFish. 

To find out more about exhibiting opportunities at IceFish contact ttattum@mercatormedia.com