NMFS agrees to re-propose rule against bycatch dumping

US commercial fishermen have reached an agreement with the NMFS regarding a change in a final rule for the Atlantic herring fishery issued in November 2009. The rule outlined new protocols that herring midwater trawl ships must follow in order to fish in an ocean area closed to nearly all types of fishing gear to protect groundfish nursery areas southeast of Cape Cod. 28 Jul 2010

EU signs high seas fishery resource convention

The European Union is the latest signatory to a key regional fisheries management convention which, once it enters into force, will ensure fishing from western Australia to South America is subject to agreed international rules. 28 Jul 2010

Irish government unveils three-year seafood plan

Irish Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Brendan Smith TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries, Sean Connick TD, launched Bord Iascaigh Mhara’s (BIM’s) new three year strategy (2010–2012) and the Irish Seafood National Programme to 2013. 26 Jul 2010

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Sales of slurry ice machines pick up

Optimar Iceland has been delighted with sales of its OPTIM-ICE slurry ice machines so far this year. 30 Jul 2010

Low salinity slurry ice from Highland

Proper product handling, rapid and efficient cooling are critical factors in preserving the quality and freshness of a catch. More than ever, consumers are demanding high quality, fresh seafood. To achieve this, the initial rapid cooling of the product is required, according to US-based Highland Refrigeration. 28 Jul 2010

New linear freezing tunnel from CES

CES has unveiled its new Blizzard-LT linear freezing tunnel, which the company claims is “probably the most efficient and hygienic tunnel in the world”. 28 Jul 2010

Industrial flow-ice generators for Russian trawler

PAM Refrigeration recently delivered two unique packaged, ammonia, ice generators to Cape Town harbour for installation on a Russian trawler, fishing in South African waters for horse mackerel. 27 Jul 2010

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