• Sanchiliana Faria
• Dr. Manoj S. Kamat

This study explores the economic performance of the mechanized fishing vessels (purse-seiners) as these contribute to the fishing industry of Goa. The costs and profit analysis of mechanized fishing vessels (purse-seines) help the fishers to understand whether they can attain profits despite high operating costs. The primary data was collected from 73 respondents owning purse-seine through pre-tested interview schedule using random sampling method on three jetties in Goa from August 2016-17. The present study was carried out to analyze the inputs of factors of production used which will give maximum output. The Cobb Douglas production function approach was used to find out the most influential variables influencing the earnings from fish catch. The production function analysis using Cobb-Douglas model indicated that there was ample scope for the respondents to enhance the net profit from purse-seine business at all jetties in Goa by increasing the number of fishing hours, increasing the input variables such as enhancing fuel utilization and increasing number of labourers. The findings of the study suggest that the medium and large sized vessels in Goa are economically and financially viable and generate reasonable revenue to cover fixed and variable costs. The purse-seine fishing activity is capable of creating additional employment, through Government support, augmenting income and improving the standard of living of the purse-seine owners in Goa.

Purse-seiners, Fishing business, Mechanized fishing vessels, Goa

"Purse-seine fishing in Goa: A Cost Benefit Analysis", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no.632-640, August-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805848.pdf

"Purse-seine fishing in Goa: A Cost Benefit Analysis", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no. pp632-640, August-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805848.pdf