Fishing Technology 2-10 – Page 48

  • Capt. Hook screen shot
    News

    Capt. Hook upgraded

    2014-08-28T09:52:00Z

    The newly upgraded Capt. Hook management and information system for longline fisheries has been launched by Mørenot Dyrkorn.

  • The Teignbridge C-Foil in the Emerson Cavitation Test Tunnel at Newcastle University
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    Propellers for high fuel economy

    2014-08-26T16:43:00Z

    Hard working propellers are normally "out of sight and out of mind", or certainly they should be, according to Teignbridge Propellers, but this means that this vital part of a boats propulsion system is often neglected.

  • FleXicut cutting
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    Marel Innovations at IceFish

    2014-08-26T15:43:00Z

    Among the products highlighted at Marel’s stand at this year’s IceFish, will be the next generation of whitefish processing lines; with FleXicut, a water-jet cutter for high precision bone detection and removal.

  • VIKING PV9520 SOLAS lifejacket
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    VIKING showcases in-demand products

    2014-08-26T14:09:00Z

    One of the most visible changes to the VIKING product line-up at this year’s IceFish is the new High Visibility Yellow GORE-TEX® immersion and constant wear suits, and lifejackets.

  • The trousers had to go through rigorous testing
    News

    Atlantis trousers certified

    2014-07-30T14:55:00Z

    Portuguese company Toptuxedo will present its newly-certified bib trousers, Atlantis, at Nor-Fishing.

  • Sturgeon meat and caviar
    News

    British caviar comes on stream

    2014-07-30T13:57:00Z

    Caviar from sturgeon farmed in Devon in the south west of England, will be produced again in the autumn.

  • The RFS standard was developed in 2006 to reward responsible fishing practices on vessels
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    Seafish calls on industry feedback

    2014-07-30T09:55:00Z

    Seafish has launched a period of public consultation for a draft revision of its two Responsible Fishing Scheme standards in advance of the standards going forward for full ISO 17065 accreditation.

  • Mustad Autoline’s SeaBird Saver™
    News

    Launch of the Seabird Saver

    2014-07-29T14:23:00Z

    Mustad Autoline will launch the SeaBird Saver™ at this year’s Nor-Fishing exhibition.

  • News

    Significant fuel savings for DC Onboard Grid

    2014-07-29T13:44:00Z

    Extensive operational testing has confirmed that the M/V ‘Dina Star’, the world’s first vessel equipped with ABB’s DC Onboard Grid system and powered by Caterpillar engines, has achieved significant fuel and noise reduction.

  • Mark Hewish
    News

    Globavista wins UK fisheries VMS contract

    2014-07-29T11:34:00Z

    The UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has confirmed that it has awarded the contract for the supply of its Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) to Globavista Limited.

  • News

    Kite system advantage

    2014-07-29T11:25:00Z

    According to trawl equipment manufacturer Morgère, kite systems offer some advantages over using floats on the headline of trawls.

  • News

    Scania broadens engine offer

    2014-07-23T13:00:00Z

    Scania Engines is now offering a greater range for marine workboats with its new IMO Tier II-certified 13- and 16-litre engines.

  • The company will manufacture Wärtsilä 32 engines, among others. © Wärtsilä
    News

    Wärtsilä expands range of engines manufactured in China

    2014-07-22T16:40:00Z

    Wärtsilä and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for manufacturing medium and large bore medium speed diesel and dual-fuel engines.

  • The Paul C. Johnson. Credit: Miguel Edwards
    News

    ‘Paul C. Johnson’ delivered

    2014-07-22T15:38:00Z

    Seattle-based Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc. has recently delivered a multi-mission 66’ all-aluminum Shallow Draft Crab and Salmon Tender to the Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC).

  • FV Seeker with the starboard sponson in place and the bulbous bow being installed. Credit: Haig-Brown photo
    News

    Seeking more volume

    2014-07-22T15:15:00Z

    A fishing vessel owner has two options for increasing the volume of his vessel’s hull and its money-making fishhold - one can add more length or add more beam, reports Alan Haig-Brown.

  • News

    Duplex freezers for Ocean Prawns

    2014-07-22T14:42:00Z

    Danish fishing company Ocean Prawns has acquired two DSI Duplex HK 28/8 freezers for the shrimp trawler ‘Ocean Prawns’, which operates in arctic waters.

  • Sirane’s new Ice-Mat
    News

    Sirane launches Ice-Mat

    2014-07-22T13:41:00Z

    A new addition to Sirane’s Sea-Fresh range helps maintain the freshness of live seafood during transportation – and increase its value when it goes to market.

  • Hookpods in racks on board a longlining vessel. Credit: Hookpod Ltd
    News

    New UK invention to save the albatross

    2014-07-17T15:50:00Z

    Globally, an albatross dies on a fishing hook every five minutes, but a clever new invention called the Hookpod has been designed to ensure that fishermen are catching fish and not birds.

  • The Ísbjörninn cold store. Photo/HB Grandi: Kristján Maack
    News

    Ísbjörninn proves its worth

    2014-07-17T13:42:00Z

    HB Grandi''s Ísbjörninn cold store at Nordurgardur, Iceland, was opened over a year ago.

  • News

    FURUNO and ENL join forces

    2014-07-16T12:08:00Z

    New Zealand’s Electronic Navigation Ltd (ENL) and FURUNO Electric Co., Ltd of Japan are joining forces, with FURUNO taking an initial 10% shareholding in ENL and its wholly owned subsidiary WASSP Ltd.