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Since 1993 the International Workshop on Methods for the Development and Evaluation of Maritime Technologies (DEMaT) is an established series of scientific conventions in the field of fisheries and marine aquaculture research. On a biennial schedule international scientists from various fields of expertise share and discuss results of their multi-disciplinary investigations and developments. Ranging from research of fish biology and behaviour via improvements of fishing technologies to experimental as well as theoretical investigations of fishing gear and aquaculture installations, a wide variety of aspects is covered in this Workshop. The focus of the 12th International Workshop on Methods for the Development and Evaluation of Maritime Technologies (DEMaT'15), held in Aberdeen in October 2015, is on hydrodynamic loads as well as mathematical modelling and numerical simulation of netlike structures and related marine systems. Furthermore studies on fishing gear - sea bed interaction as well as design, construction, and optimisation of fishing gears and net cages along with methods and results in fishing research are presented.

The proceedings of the 10th international workshop on methods for the development and evaluation of maritime technologies reflect the ongoing progress achieved by the DEMaT community, comprising primarily European and Asian scientists in fishing engineering and fishery research over the past 18 years. This workshop stands out for successfully fostering scientific exchange among participants despite limited financial resources, while also integrating students into this international network of engineers and scientists. The workshops have significantly enhanced participants' scientific inspiration, strengthened professional relationships, and contributed to advancements in fishing engineering, aquaculture, and fishing systems theory. For fishing engineers today, tools like mathematical modeling, numerical analysis, and model experiments are essential for analyzing and developing fishing gear, with FEM analyses and CFD simulations becoming commonplace. Moreover, the DEMaT workshops have heightened awareness of sustainable fishing practices, particularly in discussions about the interaction between fishing gear and the environment. However, theoretical insights must be validated through practical application, ensuring that the reader can anticipate a compelling and intellectually rigorous exploration of these themes.