Fishing Technology 2-10 – Page 12
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NewsWarp spooling is pure genius, says Helga María’s skipper
“This machine is pure genius. It went like a dream and the surprise was how quickly it was all done,” said skipper Friðleifur Einarsson of Brim’s fresher trawler Helga María, referring to Hampiðjan’s new mobile wire tensioning unit which is used to spool warps onto winch drums under constant tension.
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NewsOptimar focuses on fish health with new range of products
Optimar has launched a range of sustainable solutions aimed at ensuring fish welfare and keeping produce as fresh as possible.
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NewsMørenot’s one-stop shop for longline gear
By moving squarely into the market for longline deck hardware, Mørenot has placed itself as a complete supplier
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NewsTowards 100% utilisation
There’s no doubt there’s value to be extracted from elements of seafood production that are currently under-utilised, or even not used at all – and the key message from the first Fish Waste for Profit session held as part of the the IceFish Connect event is that the whole chain ...
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NewsTub manufacturer faces challenges and opportunities
Sæplast has been producing a range of tubs, boxes and other products in Dalvík and was a pioneer in such storage systems for fish. But much has changed over the years and attitudes have also changed.
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NewsRecruitment drive for Scottish seafood processing
Scotland’s seafood industry has launched a new campaign to help find candidates to fill numerous vacancies across the processing sector, particularly in the busy run up to Christmas.
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NewsAI and the art of informed decisions
It’s all about making it possible for users to make the most fully informed decisions possible, said Jón Heiðar Pálsson, who heads sales at Icelandic software leader Wise.
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NewsQuick reactions
The crew of Icelandic trawler Vestmannaey did all the right things when a fire broke out on board while steaming home with a full fishroom.
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NewsNet survey to increase catch volumes
Research conducted by NOAA Fisheries has shown that increasing the wing spread of a net can help increase the volume of catch
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NewsCarsoe acquires outstanding shares in Intech
Carsoe has acquired all outstanding shares in Intech, consolidating the two companies’ seafood activities and tray denesting technology at Carsoe and Intech respectively.
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NewsValka fish processing system for Hardanger
Valka is to supply a fish processing system capable of handling 140 salmon per minute for Hardanger Fiskeforedling.
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NewsQuality and yield take priority
Hraðfrystihúsið (HG) and Marel have signed a significant contract for a FleXicut system to increase automation, quality, throughput and yield.
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NewsVónin introduces smart trawl door technology
Pelagic vessels Høgaberg and Tróndur í Gøtu have been putting the new Twister trawl doors developed by Vónin through their paces for the last few months.
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NewsMorgère’s new facility open for business
After having been based at the heart of the port of Saint-Malo in Brittany since 1902, French trawl door manufacturer Morgère has made the move out of the city to a purpose-built manufacturing facility in nearby Miniac-Morvan.
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NewsBrunvoll’s Engagement in development
When planning a newbuilding, interaction between concerned partners is essential to producing a vessel with optimal functionality. When leading expertise in design, shipbuilding, equipment, and operation is brought together, this process is enhanced, and the owner’s role is key to this. The owner’s requirements and understanding of operational requirements set ...
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NewsLongline hardware goes electric
There has already been plenty of interest in new electric longline systems, even with the new equipment is still in its trial phase on board some of the most successful Norwegian longliners.
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NewsStark Group opts for Propspeed
Underwater foul-release coatings innovator Propspeed has been selected by Ocean Fisheries Ltd. as the preferred foul-release coating for its fleet of commercial fishing vessels.
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NewsInvesting in the green shift
Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry Iselin Nybø and the Minister of Education and Research Guri Melby were in Trondheim to present the NoK120 million to the ZeroKyst project.
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NewsFolla builds on Loppa’s success
The success of the Loppa heading and gutting machine developed by Måløy company Havfront has been such that a new machine for use in shore-based fish processing has been developed, with the prototype already in use.
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NewsBridge manufacturer plans market return
After several years of standstill, maritime workstations manufacturer, Flexibridge, is planning a triumphant return to the maritime market.
