Vonin Canada

Company Description:

Founded in 1969 in the Faroe Islands, Vónin is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality fishing gear, aquaculture equipment, and industrial solutions. With operations spanning Norway, Greenland, Canada, and a production facility in Lithuania, Vónin has evolved from a local supplier into a globally recognized brand in the marine and fishing industries.

Vónins fishing division is renowned for its innovative gear designed to enhance profitability, sustainability, and operational efficiency. The company collaborates closely with fishing crews to develop tailor-made solutions that meet the specific needs of vessels and fisheries.
Key offerings include:

Pelagic trawls
Semi-pelagic trawls
Bottom trawls
Shrimp trawls
Purse seine nets
Trawl doors (including the advanced Twister trawl doors, which are fully controllable from the bridge and help optimize fuel usage and catch efficiency.

Vónin emphasizes durability and sustainability, using premium materials and advanced designs to ensure long-lasting gear that supports responsible fishing practices.

Vónin is one of the North Atlantics leading bottom trawl manufacturers, offering a wide range of designs tailored to various fishing grounds and target species. Their bottom trawls are used by vessels ranging from small coastal boats to large factory trawlers operating multi-rig gear.

Notable Bottom Trawl Designs:

Vónin Zenith: High-opening trawl with excellent spread, increasing catch by up to 10%.
Vónin Bacalao: Fast-towing trawl with consistent ground contact.
Vónin Monkfish: Low-height trawl with extended footrope, ideal for smooth grounds.
Vónin Turbot: Effective on hard-bottom fishing grounds.
Vónin Flatfish: Designed for flatfish with low headline height and strong bottom contact.

Materials & Innovation:

Fortis Netting: Exclusive to Vónin, this material offers superior strength and water flow, enabling reduced drag and improved catch rates.
Custom Rigging: Trawls are tailored to vessel specifications, including towing power, deck layout, and net drum capacity.

Craftsmanship:
Vónin maintains a strong tradition of manual netloft skills, ensuring precision and durability in every trawl. This attention to detail minimizes onboard maintenance and maximizes operational uptime.