Scantrol and Deep Vision at Nor-Fishing 2026 – SYM 7 Autotrawl & CamSounder
Scantrol and Deep Vision will exhibit together at Nor-Fishing 2026, Trondheim Spektrum, Tuesday 18 August – Thursday 20 August, at Stand #A-118. The joint stand brings together two systems built for the same goal: giving skippers better information about what is happening inside the trawl, in real time and after the haul.
SYM 7 Autotrawl is Scantrol's trawl control system, automating winch symmetry and net geometry to maximise catch. Deep Vision CamSounder is an AI-powered subsea sensor that identifies and measures fish species and sizes as they pass through the trawl. Shown side by side at Nor-Fishing 2026, the two systems demonstrate how trawl control and catch intelligence work together on the same vessel.
Why Scantrol and Deep Vision Are Exhibiting Together
Scantrol has delivered 600+ autotrawl systems on trawlers of all sizes since 1988, with SYM 7 as its current-generation trawl control platform, more than 40% installed on vessels under 45 meters. Deep Vision is Scantrol's sister company, sharing offices with Scantrol and developing image processing and computer vision systems for marine research and commercial fisheries.
On their own, each system solves a different problem. SYM 7 keeps the trawl net square and the winches synchronized. Deep Vision CamSounder shows the skipper what species and sizes are actually entering the net, in real time. SYM 7 is built to work alongside Deep Vision: the platform includes a built-in Vessel Motion Sensor and is prepared for Deep Vision Catch/Release Control, so skippers can connect trawl geometry data with catch composition data from the same haul.
What to See on Stand #A-118
SYM 7 Autotrawl System SYM 7 automates trawl winch control to maintain net symmetry and stable geometry, even in cross-currents or sloped seabeds. Core capabilities include a Winch Dynamics module for adjustable winch response, a Snag Detector for early warning of gear entanglement, a Trawl Performance Recorder for post-haul analysis, and a machine-learning-driven Skipper Assistant. SYM 7 LT is available as a lower-cost variant without integrated MRU, for operators with simpler requirements.
Deep Vision CamSounder is a wireless, AI-powered subsea unit that attaches to the trawl net. A stereo camera photographs fish as they swim through the net; onboard software automatically identifies species and measures length, logging each detection with depth and time data. Catch statistics are transmitted acoustically to the Deep Vision Control Station on the bridge, giving the crew real-time visibility into target catch and bycatch composition during the haul, supporting proactive decisions rather than post-haul surprises.
Combined Trawl and Catch Data SYM 7 is prepared for Deep Vision Catch/Release Control, and a dedicated SYM 7 research vessel model already runs this combination today: SYM 7 controls the trawl while Deep Vision samples the fish and operates the Catch or Release unit, used to bring on board only the fish needed for biological sampling. A commercial fishing version of the Catch/Release integration is in the pipeline. Independent of that, Deep Vision CamSounder's real-time species and size data, together with SYM 7's Trawl Performance Recorder, let the crew review after a haul how the trawl was positioned and behaved, vessel speed, trawl movement, and the distribution of catch rates and species, informing planning for the next tow.
Meet the Team in Trondheim
The Scantrol and Deep Vision teams will be on Stand #A-118 for the full event, 18–20 August 2026, to walk through SYM 7 and CamSounder in person and discuss fleet-specific trawl control and catch monitoring needs.
[Download SYM 7 Brochure] — get the full overview of SYM 7 Autotrawl ahead of Nor-Fishing 2026.
[Contact us about SYM 7] — book a meeting with Scantrol and Deep Vision at Stand #A-118.