Mørenot Fishery scales global reach with full gear portfolio

Norwegian gear manufacturer Mørenot Fishery is underscoring its position as a one-stop supplier to commercial fleets, producing everything from high quality purse seine nets to reliable longline equipment under a single corporate umbrella.

The company, which operates from bases in Norway and additional production facilities abroad, has built its reputation around the breadth of its catalogue. Buyers sourcing for tuna, mackerel, herring and demersal operations can draw on netting systems, ropes, floats, hardware and complete rigged packages without having to fragment orders across multiple vendors.

Industry observers note that consolidation among net makers has accelerated as European and Asian fleets demand ever tighter tolerances on twine strength, knot stability and coating durability. Mørenot Fishery has responded by investing in raw material control and in-house testing, allowing the group to certify its products to the standards required by major regional fisheries management organisations.

Beyond manufacturing, the firm places heavy emphasis on technical service. Engineers work alongside skippers during net design, running simulations on target species behaviour and vessel specifications before a single panel is cut. That consultative approach has become a recurring selling point in markets as diverse as the Indian Ocean tuna grounds and the North Atlantic seine fleets.

The company’s presence in all major fishing markets is supported by a network of agents and stocking distributors, a structure that has become increasingly important as logistics costs continue to influence procurement decisions. Clients can place orders closer to delivery windows, reducing both freight expense and warehouse exposure.

Sustainability sits at the centre of the corporate message. Mørenot Fishery promotes gear that minimises bycatch and seabird interaction, and the group supplies selective grids and acoustic deterrent devices alongside conventional netting. Such features have moved from niche to mainstream expectation as retailers and certification bodies tighten traceability requirements along the seafood chain.

For international buyers attending trade events in Bergen, Vigo and Busan, the manufacturer’s pitch is straightforward: a single supplier, certified quality and a sales footprint that mirrors the migratory routes of the fleets the company serves.

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