The Smart4Sea project, led by the University of Cantabria (Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) and supported by the Interreg Atlantic Area Programme, has prioritised field visits to deepen understanding of environmental traceability within the Atlantic seafood sector.
Recognising the importance of aligning project developments with real-world conditions, the consortium conducted its first visits to the Port of Vigo and aboard the O’ORIENTE, a Spanish fishing vessel that will play an active role in the project. The vessel’s catches will be monitored as part of efforts to test and validate traceability solutions in operational settings.
To further explore logistics and traceability processes, project partners also carried out a nighttime immersion at the Lonja de Vigo. This provided a first-hand view of fish unloading operations, sales dynamics, and the complex logistics associated with vessels operating in the Grand Sole fishing grounds.
These visits have been instrumental in refining data collection methodologies and enhancing traceability processes in real-world conditions, helping to ensure the effectiveness and practical applicability of the solutions developed within the Smart4Sea project.
Recognising the importance of aligning project developments with real-world conditions, the consortium conducted its first visits to the Port of Vigo and aboard the O’ORIENTE, a Spanish fishing vessel that will play an active role in the project. The vessel’s catches will be monitored as part of efforts to test and validate traceability solutions in operational settings.
To further explore logistics and traceability processes, project partners also carried out a nighttime immersion at the Lonja de Vigo. This provided a first-hand view of fish unloading operations, sales dynamics, and the complex logistics associated with vessels operating in the Grand Sole fishing grounds.
These visits have been instrumental in refining data collection methodologies and enhancing traceability processes in real-world conditions, helping to ensure the effectiveness and practical applicability of the solutions developed within the Smart4Sea project.
Publish date: 2026-04-10
