A research assessment study for transport and handling effectiveness of fish containers used in Estancia Fish Port and Iloilo Fish Port Complex (IFPC)

Abstract

This research study aimed to identify the most commonly used fish container in Estancia Fish Port and IFPC and determine the existing problems of the fish containers based on the data gathered, the team formulated and recommended a design for the fish containers. The research study consisted of information gathering through survey, research, and observation, identification of existing problems, and designing of alternatives. The team did not conduct material and performance testing and there is no construction of prototype. The team was able to formulate six structural design alternatives. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) was chosen as the material to use for the fish container.