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Good advice from FAO fisheries chief
How happy certain European and American members of the fisheries management establishment would be if they could apply uniform management laws and regulations to all fisheries under their respective jurisdictions.
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DPI&F research vessel upgrade
DPI&F senior fisheries biologist Neil Gribble said the vessel, which has been in service since 1984, has been fitted with a Kortz nozzle and a state-of-the-art propeller that would improve the vessel’s towing capabilities and fuel consumption.“The improvements to the research vessel include a redesigned back deck to allow space ...
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NewsBook review: Von Brandt’s Fish Catching Methods of the World
Von Brandt’s Fish Catching Methods of the WorldThis is the fourth edition of a volume first published in 1964, that details catching methods both commercial and subsistence, from around the world and over many many centuries. The basic concepts of how a fish can be caught are discussed and amply ...
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NewsBecoming a player in European fisheries
Eskil Erlandsson, Swedish Minister for Agriculture, Food and FisheriesWorld Fishing: What are your most important projects and issues in your new role?Eskil Erlandsson: When it comes to fisheries in the European context I would like to be more influential than the previous government, and be more of a 'player'. It ...
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NewsBook review: Images of Fishermen: the North Atlantic
Highlighting some of the world's leading fishing people in stunning photography, this 388 page, A4 size hard back book is a unique and intimate view of the fisheries of the Faroes, Shetlands, Iceland, and Greenland.At last a book that presents, in compelling visual imagery, and language, the reality of these ...
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NewsInternational cooperation is key
Helga Pedersen Photo: ScanpixShe began by acknowledging the importance of the fishing industry in Norway. A total of 95% of Norwegian seafood products are exported to 150 countries worldwide and the 2005 value of Norwegian seafood exports was €3.7 billion.Ms Pedersen went on to discuss the Norwegian management regime: “Norwegian ...
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Tackling Asia-Pacific’s most pressing issues
The growing capture of low value trash fish and the need for governments to work with coastal fishing communities to develop sustainable fisheries are among the major issues facing the fishing industry across the Asia-Pacific region according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).At the recently held Twenty-ninth ...
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Enlightenment from Russia
A wise man once said: people without history are people without future. I’ll paraphrase: science that ignores former studies and historical data cannot produce reliable predictions. This is also true for all those who attribute to fishing being the single or predominant cause for all trends and variations in fish ...
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NewsSINAVAL-EUROFISHING 2007 24-27 January Bilbao Exhibition Centre
The centre for fishing and shipbuildingCompanies from 27 countries, including Germany, Denmark, France, The Netherlands, UK, Italy, Norway and Canada, have so far registered for SINAVAL-EUROFISHING. Almost all of the exhibition space has now been taken as the countdown for the event begins.The exhibition space will be taken up by ...
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NewsSupporting Asia’s fisheries development
A market in Dhaka, BangladeshGreater awareness of marine fishery limitations has prompted governments to institute a change in approach, focusing on the rehabilitation of traditional fishing grounds and the development of sustainable fisheries industry. The major growth area for fisheries during the past decade has been in marine and freshwater ...
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NewsSpanish sector at the forefront of responsible fishing
Spanish Fisheries Minister, Elena Espinosa (Picture courtesy of MAFA)World Fishing: How do you describe the situation of the Spanish fishing sector?Elena Espinosa: First of all, I would like to highlight that Spain is still a big fishing country. It still has an important fishing tradition and it is still a ...
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Listening to fisherman
Among the many problems that hound fisheries management is one that could be solved – as long as there is a personal and political will.
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NewsSouth Georgia upgrade
The “Pharos” as built in 1973 by Ferguson Shipbuilders for the Commissioners of Northern LighthousesByron Marine Ltd. has announced that it has purchased the lighthouse tender “Pharos” from the Commissioners of the Northern Lighthouses in Scotland and this will be operated under a long-term charter with the GSGSSI.The “Pharos” is ...
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Three new pelagic vessels
During the company’s 32 years of designing vessels, it has always had a strong focus on developments for the fishing vessel fleet – and says that the focus on this market will continue in the future. In a slow market for new pelagic vessels, five large pelagic vessels are now ...
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Integrated bridge system for new Scottish fisheries patrol vessel
The equipment, to be supplied by Northrop Grumman’s Sperry Marine business unit, will include a complete networked system that ties together all of the ship’s navigation sensors and steering controls into an integrated bridge system (IBS) running on electronic nautical charts.The new 2,181gt patrol vessel, based on the “Jura” which ...
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Striking a balance
World Fishing: What are your most important current projects and issues?Dr Simon Cripps: WWF's Global Marine Programme endeavours to protect marine life and the oceans, and the livelihoods of those that depend on them. In partnership with users of the marine environment, e.g. shipping companies and the fishing sector, WWF ...
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How to co-manage a fishery
Industrialised nations have developed fisheries management systems that directly and substantially affect the fishing industry’s operations and catches, and cause major socio-economic changes among people and communities associated with fisheries.
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NewsRostein signs contract for world’s largest well boat with Blaalid AS
The new vessel will have a service speed of 15 knots and will be fitted with a new generation of fish handling equipment. A few of the vessel features will be: movable bulkheads, pressure loading and unloading, ultra large capacity grading equipment, an integrated Tendos vacuum pump system, a laboratory, ...
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NVC-Design and equipment for Faroese fishing vessel
“All contracts are important, but this contract marks a new confirmation of our strong position in the pelagic market”, said General Manager, Monrad Hide at Rolls-Royce.The new design, type NVC-355, has been developed in close co-operation with the owner in the Faroe Islands.In addition to the NVC-Design, Rolls-Royce is to ...
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NewsThe Chief Inspector sniffs out the flesh
Christopher Leftwich as Fishmongers' Hall on the ThamesA billionaire American tourist, mesmerised by the green lawns around the ‘Bloody’ Tower of London, asks the groundsman how he could get the same quality at his Texas ranch. “Simple really, sir: clear and level the ground, lay the seed and water it.” ...
