Bigger trawlers to beat hake slump

CATCH rates in Namibia's hake fishery have been on a slippery slope for several years. The days when even medium-size trawlers were catching 18 tons a day are distant and fond memories as many vessels now average just a few tons daily. Losses have been mounting in Namibia and some South African partners of Namibian operators acknowledge that this sitof decks and structures, advantage, " explaining that uation can't go on for much longer. CLAIRE ATTWOOD visits Namibia to see how this difficult situation is being tackled.