News
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AKVA sells Maritech business in Norway
AKVA group Software AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of AKVA group ASA, has entered into an agreement with Fishware Invest AS, for sale of the Maritech business in Norway for a price of NOK34.5m. 03 Feb 2012 - World Fishing
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Seafood Industry Research Fund evolves
After 40 successful years of addressing the research needs of the seafood community, the Fisheries Scholarship Fund is evolving into the Seafood Industry Research Fund (SIRF). 03 Feb 2012 - World Fishing
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Seafish industry meetings moved
Seafish is moving next week's follow-up meetings with the UK fishing industry to later in the month while it waits on the final detail of its new operating structure and objectives being agreed. 02 Feb 2012 - World Fishing
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Regions speak out on future of fisheries
A seminar was held at the European Parliament on 1 February entitled “The Future of the European Fisheries Sector”, organised by the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) and the MAREMED project. 02 Feb 2012 - World Fishing
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Seafish invites applicants for feasibility study into uses for discarded fish
Seafish is commissioning a project to assess potential uses for discarded fish that is not destined for human consumption. 02 Feb 2012 - World Fishing
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ISSF bans shark finning
A measure passed by the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation will require industry participants to adopt policies that prohibit shark finning and refrain from transactions with vessels that engage in finning. 02 Feb 2012 - World Fishing
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Scotland: Way ahead for inshore fishing
To ensure that inshore fishing in Scotland is sustainable and coordinated, the Scottish Government has said it will support the delivery of a new strategy for the inshore fleet. 01 Feb 2012 - World Fishing
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First MSC certified plaice comes to UK market
Flatfish Limited, Grimsby has worked together with Jubilee Company Limited and Grimsby Fish Market to secure Marine Stewardship Council certification for the chain of custody of North Sea plaice. 01 Feb 2012 - World Fishing
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Nofima: Quality becoming worse
Nofima has been looking into the correlation between the choice of gear, vessel size, catch size and the quality of raw materials from the coastal fleet and has made findings that indicate the quality is deteriorating. 01 Feb 2012 - World Fishing
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ITF launches fishers’ convention guide
The International Transport Workers’ Federation has launched a free guide for fishers’ trade unions to the ILO Work in Fishing Convention. 01 Feb 2012 - World Fishing
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Angolan inspection vessel launched
Damen Shipyards Galati has launched 'Ngola Kiluange', a Fishery Inspection Surveillance Vessel, for the Angolan Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries. 01 Feb 2012 - World Fishing
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SAPMER prepares for new tuna vessels
SAPMER, a deep-sea fishing operator based in Reunion Island, has ordered two new deep freeze tuna purse seiners. 01 Feb 2012 - World Fishing
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Lochhead: Mackerel landings at risk
The Scottish Fisheries Secretary has warned that a third straight year without an international mackerel deal will put at risk the future of this very valuable fishery. 31 Jan 2012 - World Fishing
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ISSF concern for albacore
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has issued a statement of concern regarding Mediterranean albacore. 31 Jan 2012 - World Fishing
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‘Investigator’ construction underway
Construction of Australia’s new $120 million Marine National Facility research vessel, Investigator, began in Singapore today. 31 Jan 2012 - World Fishing
