Fishing Technology 2-10 – Page 68
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NewsSafety in US fisheries on an upward trend
Last January, the US Coast Guard (USCG) published the fifth edition of its fishing vessel casualty study, ''U. S. Coast Guard, Office of Investigations and Analysis: A review of lost fishing vessels & crew fatalities, 1992 – 2010''. Menakhem Ben-Yami looks into its findings.
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NewsRaymarine launches new multifunction displays
Raymarine has launched its new mid and large format e series multifunctional displays, with the new ''e95'' and ''e125'' multifunction displays (MFD) following on from the compact ''e7''.
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NewsLongline device wins 2011 Smart Gear Competition
Japan’s Kazuhiro Yamazaki won the WWF 2011 International Smart Gear Competition with his Yamazaki Double-Weight Branchline.
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NewsFuel savings for kite propelled fishing vessels
The commercial fishing industry may be set to benefit from innovative new kite technology – aimed at providing fuel savings for vessel operators.
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Cooke Aquaculture invests in ice system
Cooke Aquaculture, the largest Atlantic salmon producer on the East Coast, has invested in a state-of-the-art ice system that will boost the quality of its products while reducing energy consumption.
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NewsSpelling out the species
One vital aspect of packaging is to label it so that it provides accurate information about the product inside.
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STX to get new Scana gear and propeller systems
Scana Volda has signed a new NOK24m contract with STX OSV Trading for delivery of three gear and propeller systems for three FV 01 trawlers for Aker Seafood ASA, Norway.
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NewsMaK and Cat engines for Christina E
Last summer, Karstensens Skibsværft, based in Skagen, Denmark, delivered the new and innovative fishing vessels M/S Christina E to the Norwegian shipping company Eivik & Sævik, based in Torvik, Bølandet, Norway.
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NewsCAT gensets for Norwegian fish hatcheries
Pon Power Scandinavia recently delivered and installed two new gensets to Alsaker Fjordbruk AS, a Norwegian fish hatchery.
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NewsDeepchilled Canadian shrimp conquers Europe
Quinlan Brothers Ltd., a Newfoundland fishing company, has been investing in leading edge technologies such as the Style International Grader and the Laitram Convection Cooker, in order to guarantee a consistent high quality product, which is necessary to win market share in the demanding European market.
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Biodiesel company to develop algae farm
World Health Energy Holdings, Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent with Prime Inc. India to develop a biodiesel production facility of up to 250 acres, with a budget of up to $100m.
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NewsTucal launches new vertical plate freezer
Tucal has recently launched its new vertical plate freezer, which includes an automatic unloading system.
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NewsProcessor doubles production capacity
Scallop and whelk processor, AM Seafoods, has a new £1.5m facility that will double its production capacity.
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NewsCummins names new commercial marine general manager
Cummins Inc. has named Jenny Bush General Manager for the Commercial Marine Business.
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NewsCaterpillar launches Cat® C175-16
Caterpillar has introduced the Cat® C175-16 marine propulsion engine that the company says is at a size, power and rpm that will drive new, more profitable vessel designs for all segments of the marine industry.
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NewsCummins engines for Chinese patrol vessel
A recently launched patrol vessel, Zhong Guo Yu Zheng, for the Chinese Fisheries Department employs the proven technology of two engines turning into a gear with a single output to a single propeller.
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NewsDaikin announces refrigeration breakthrough
Daikin Reefer has unveiled new container refrigeration technology that is said to meet carrier and shipper demands for low energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while providing precise cooling performance for chilled and frozen cargoes.
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NewsSmart Gear 2011 winners announced
WWF has announced the grand prize winner and the two runners-up of the 2011 International Smart Gear competition.
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NewsMorgère introduces new doors
Morgère is introducing a new design of three foil trawl doors - the VO3 and PV3, which are bottom doors, and the SPF, a semi-pelagic door.
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NewsGoing back to basics in chilling and freezing
Air Products, a global supplier of food freezing and chilling systems, has joined forces with the Grimsby Institute and university students from southern China on an international research project to investigate practices for freezing, chilling and cryogenic freezing.
