Fishing Technology 2-10 – Page 16
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NewsOnboard shrimp and halibut factory
Carsoe has been chosen to design, produce and install the new complete processing plant on board a trawler operated by Ocean Prawns.
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NewsSíldarvinnslan expands fishmeal production
Icelandic fishing and processing company Síldarvinnslan has announced plans to substantially increase the production capacity of its Neskaupstaður fishmeal factory, alongside adding a smaller production facility for use in between main seasons.
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NewsCarbon footprint data for wild-caught fish
Some Icelandic fishing companies are preparing to provide information on the carbon footprint for wildly caught fish products. Providing this information allows a more holistic approach for consumers and businesses to assess the sustainability of seafood, according to Icelandic tech company Trackwell.
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NewsTurning the tide of lost lines
A newcomer to the Patagonian toothfish industry is taking the initiative to recover and deliver lost fishing gear for disposal ashore, aiming to reclaim fishing grounds and reduce the impact on the marine ecosystem.
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NewsLuntos chooses Ibercisa technology
Russian fishing company Luntos has chosen Ibercisa Deck Machinery’s electrical drive technology for its new freezer trawler, which will be operating in late 2021.
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NewsSkaginn 3X IQF system for Nova Scotia factory
A new IQF installation for Digby, Nova Scotia company Scotia Harvest has been shipped to Canada, where it is expected to handle around 27 tonnes of haddock and redfish per shift.
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NewsSimrad array for new pelagic trawler Artemis
Kongsberg Maritime is supplying a portfolio of Simrad sonar equipment for a new 75 metre pelagic trawler under construction at Karstensen for Scottish fishing companies Northbay Fishing Co. and Wiseman Fishing Co.
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NewsOne processing solution for Scandi Standard
A newly designed processing line is currently being installed at Scandi Standard’s factory in Norway.
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NewsGadus opts for Valka portioning system
Belgian fish processor Gadus has concluded an agreement with Icelandic high-tech developer Valka for a new cutting system to portion salmon and whitefish fillets.
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NewsBaader joint entity to serve French market
Baader has announced the opening of its new entity Baader France in Nantes. This entity will serve both the fish and the poultry markets with a joint local sales force and will be supported by a local sales branch in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The establishment of this local Service organisation signals Baader’s ...
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NewsEngineering a new generation of skinners
Cretel has a background in providing equipment for the fish and meat processing industries – and now this company with its long pedigree has a new home and is re-engineering its product line, starting with its fish processing range.
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NewsDSI’s test centre breaks new ground
Plate freezing technology leader DSI Freezing Solutions opens its new test centre this week. The new facility’s focus is on collection and analysis of freezing data for R&D as well as commercial purposes.
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NewsHappy with the catch – happy with the gear
Back home in the Westman Islands after a summer and autumn fishing for mackerel and herring off the east of Iceland, skipper Hörður Már Guðmundsson has yet to find out if he and his crew will be back at sea again this year.
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NewsKroma aims for perfect gutting
The Gutmaster X Flex developed by Danish company Kroma to handle salmon and trout has been undergoing extensive trials with a producer in Scotland, with only minor adjustments required.
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NewsWise adapts to changing business landscape
“It’s business as usual – but not as usual,” said Jón Heiðar Pálsson, who heads sales and marketing at Icelandic company Wise Solutions, which has adapted rapidly to a very new working environment.
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NewsExtra capacity with twin vertical freezer
Demand for high-capacity plate freezers has grown considerably in recent years, despite the advantages in versatility, continuous operation, efficiency and security of having production at certain level split between more units.
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NewsMustad Autoline sets up in Iceland
Mustad Autoline has stepped up its presence on export markets with the establishment of its own company in Iceland.
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NewsBaader buys into Skaginn 3X
Two of the big names in the processing tech sector are about to join forces as Baader acquires a majority stake in Icelandic company Skaginn 3X.
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NewsGearing up for blue whiting with new codend
Fishing companies in Iceland are already gearing up for blue whiting in the New Year. While there are hopes that there will be a capelin season to keep pelagic vessels busy in January, there’s a chance the fleet will be back on blue whiting.
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NewsWebinar provides Mexican market gateway
A series of well-attended webinar conferences broadcast during the first Covid lockdown has resulted in Thordon Bearings securing a contract from a Mexican fishing vessel operator.
