Creating a Hunger for Innovation
25.06.2026
By seeing fishing gear in action, Irish fishers explored practical ways to optimize performance and spark innovation.
Egersund Trål - Real World Testing
08.06.2026
The Norwegian company Egersund Trål is a frequent visitor to the flume tank in Hirtshals. During this visit, they tested several new trawl designs.
Faroese Innovation Tested in the Flume Tank
21.05.2026
The Faroese company Netastovan recently visited the flume tank to test new equipment.
Welcoming the Royal Norwegian Embassy to the Flume Tank
04.05.2026
On April 30th we were honored by a visit to the Flume Tank in Hirtshals by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Copenhagen and Ambassador to Denmark.
Demonstrations and workshop for Norwegian students
17.04.2026
Norwegian students visited the flume tank to learn more about nets, trawl doors, and the craft of trawl‑making.
Testing of an Innovative Hybrid Drone
13.04.2026
Nereus Dynamics spent a day at our facility testing their hybrid drone.
Controllable trawl doors showcased in the flume tank
27.03.2026
We recently welcomed a returning customer who has been using the flume tank for several years to develop new, innovative trawl doors.
Testing a sweep net for aquaculture
20.03.2026
Egersund Net and one of the company’s customers tested a sweep net for aquaculture in the flume tank.
Seafish Educates Decision-Makers on Fishing Gear
10.03.2026
Seafish used the Flume Tank North Sea to educate decision-makers in the use of various fishing gear.
Workshop with demonstrations, talks and lively discussions
09.01.2026
German researchers, fishermen and net makers gathered for a few days for an exciting workshop at Flume Tank North Sea.
Prototype of Sustainable Water Pump Tested in the Flume Tank
17.12.2025
In December, HyKin Energy tested a sustainable water pump in the flume tank.
Flume Tank North Sea key to Jackson Trawls’ cutting-edge pelagic design
05.12.2025
Scottish company Jackson Trawls has developed a new and gentle pelagic trawl with great potential. This has been achieved using Flume Tank North Sea and its highly skilled staff.
Vonin and their guests geeked out in the flume tank
31.10.2025
Faroese company Vónin spent an entire day in the flume tank, where they showed their customers a wide variety of nets.
EU Politicians Saw the Future of Fishing In the Flume Tank
28.05.2025
Six members of the European Parliament Committee on Fisheries (PECH) visited Flume Tank North Sea in the North Sea Science Park on Tuesday.
Flume Tank North Sea and the North Sea Science Park receive Initiative of the Year Award
18.02.2025
Flume Tank North Sea and the North Sea Science Park and have received the Initiative of the Year Award 2024 for their contribution to innovation and development in the fisheries sector.
North Sea Science Park Takes Over All Activities in Europe's Largest Flume Tank
13.02.2025
Flume Tank North Sea will become an integral part of the North Sea Science Park, which as of 1 January includes the Flume Tank as an independent business area.
Innovative Equipment Demonstrated In the Flume Tank
06.12.2024
The Danish Fishers PO and the Danish Pelagic Producers Organisation had invited MEP Asger Christensen (V) to visit the Flume Tank in the North Sea Science Park.
Future of fishing: Minister Studies Floating Trawl Doors at Flume Tank North Sea
22.11.2024
The Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Jacob Jensen, recently visited Flume Tank North Sea and got a first-hand look at what could be the future of bottom trawling.