The new machine at Mustad Autoline delivers impact far beyond the company’s own factory.
Fv. Anders Frisinger, Thor Anders Vesterås, Tina Elisabeth Arvidson, Maksymilian Nasiadek, Emma Østerbø, Lasse Rindahl og Hans Mustad
The new machine is a combined turning and milling machine, built as a heavy-duty lathe with two spindles and a robust milling unit. It has five axes and two chucks, allowing the workpiece to be machined from multiple sides in a single setup.
“In practice, this means you clamp the workpiece once, and the machine does the rest. The first chuck handles the rough machining. then the second chuck takes over and completes the work. The machine is running almost continuously,” explains plant manager Thor Anders Vesterås.
For those who are not “machine people,” the main point is simple: less manual work, fewer operations, higher precision, and shorter lead times.
Read the whole article: Ny maskin hos Mustad Autoline gir effekt langt utover egen fabrikk – MTNC
E-Line Coastal system; Feedback from skipper and owner Ólafur Einarsson, Øksnes, Norway – Autoline vessel Einar (25,000 hooks)
Skipper and vessel owner Ólafur Einarsson from Øksnes shares his experience after upgrading his autoline vessel Einar with the E-Line Coastal system.
“We switched to the E-Line PLS control system, hook separator, and baiting machine about a year ago.
Our experience has been very positive. The system runs smoothly and quietly, without the need for hydraulics or oil, and with lower maintenance costs compared to the old hydraulic system.
The ability to set the exact bait size makes it possible to optimize operations and reduce bait consumption, as every hook is baited precisely and consistently each time.
Also, we can set with more speed than before, and with much better baiting when the boat speeds up and "runs with the big waves".
Previously, with the hydraulic system, we set at 5.5 knots, but now with the electric machine we set at 6.5–7 knots and achieve 98% baiting.
We have also received excellent follow-up and support from the Mustad Autoline service team throughout the year.
I am very satisfied and can truly recommend converting to electric machines and the new control system – this is the future!”
E-Line AutoBaiter – Mustad Autoline
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Next stop North Atlantic Fish & Workboat Show, Canada November 14 - 15
Booth #209 at Mary Brown's Center
November 14 - 15
Next stop Pacific Marine Expo, Seattle November 20 - 22
Booth #629 at Lumen Field Event Center, Seattle, WA November 20 - 22
The fishing vessels Panituaq and Nanuvik: Greenland, fishing with Mustad Autoline Handy Mag system
Ernst Lund, owner of two vessels fishing for cod and halibut with Mustad Autoline system since 2018. "Mustad Autoline makes our work easier and more efficient. Mustad Autoline is quality - the best og the best!" he says.
The vessels Panituaq and Nanuvik both equiped with Mustad Autoline HandyMag systems fishing outside of Upernavik in Greenland with a crew of 4 each vessel.
Next stop DanFish in Aalborg, Denmark 7 - 9 October
Booth H973 at Aalborg Kongres og Kultursenter, Denmark 7–9 October 2025
Next stop BlueFish in Ålesund, Norway 2 - 4 September
Booth D2.4 at Sparebanken Møre Arena in Ålesund, Norway 2–4 September 2025
CAP KERSAINT, Toothfish Longliner - "Robust gear, real people: Mustad keeps us fishing strong"
“Working with Mustad is simply comfortable. They are reliable, available and attentive, with the responsiveness and flexibility of a craftsman and the professionalism of a large group. Their human-scale structure ensures a direct, privileged relationship with our contacts. Their equipment is robust, well designed, and meets our requirements perfectly. The Cap Kersaint fishing rig is now 100% Mustad, as was that on our previous vessel. We’ve been working with them for over 20 years, and we don’t expect that to change !”
Mr. Tugdual Poirier
Directeur Exploitation
Cap Bourbon S.A.
HAUGE JR; "The gutting and heading machine has become essential to our onboard operations" - Even Hauge, Hauge Kystfiske AS, Norway
We rely on the Havfront machine – it’s become essential on board
Even Hauge from Hauge Kystfiske AS, operating the 14.99m gillnetter Hauge Junior, shares his experience:
“We’ve become completely dependent on the Havfront Loppa heading and gutting machine on board. I bought my first Loppa in 2018, and there was no doubt I would choose the same machine for our new vessel in 2020.
We mainly use it for ling, tusk, haddock, saithe, and pollack. The machine processes fish twice as fast over a long haul and never gets tired – the crew finish the day without sore shoulders or arms.
We really appreciate the adjustable cutting length, and while everything has a cost, sick leave costs more – and we’ve had very little of that.
Tip: It’s worth designing the setup to include conveyor belts and other systems to make the workflow on board even more efficient.”
MUSTAD 40110XF - 2x extra heavy and extra forged wire
For enhanced durability and increased hook capacity
Mustad 40110 XF – Featuring 2X extra-heavy and extra forged wire, – this hook delivers exceptional strength and durability in both the shank and point. Designed to maximize the hook capacity per magazine and reduce overlapping of hooks, making it ideal for demanding commercial fishing operations.
Feedback from freezer longliner GEIR after trial: “The crew prefers the new hook with yellow snoods,
The main reasons are reduced rust, less bending or need for replacement, and a more compact fit on the magazines. They also noted that the yellow coating holds up better against wear and tear. In terms of catch performance, our test samples show no difference compared to the previous hook.”
Arild Holmeset, owner and Chief onboard GEIR
Increased Hook Capacity
Slimmer design and extra-forged construction allow for more hooks per meter on storage magazines, optimizing space without compromising strength.
Reduced Overlap
Improved depth-to-width ratio minimizes overlap, allowing the hooks to slide more easily on the magazines, enhancing both organization and handling.
Enhanced Strength
Built with 2x extra heavy wire, providing outstanding strength and durability in both the shank and point.
More product information: Mustad 40110 XF