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IceFish important to HB Grandi
“Many of us spend time there at the exhibition. This is a key arena to meet our main collaborators and service companies, such as the shipyards we are working with, equipment suppliers, insurance companies, fuel suppliers and those involved in research and innovation in the seafood industry,” said HB ...
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Last chance to visit IceFish for 3 years
This year's event is helping to spread optimism throughout the Icelandic commercial fishing industry, with many visitors and exhibitors from Iceland and a large number from overseas (including Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Israel, Australia, Turkey, France, USA, Canada, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Faroe Islands, Norway, UK and more) making this a ...
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Icelandic Fisheries Awards Winners 2014
<Held at the Gerðarsafn Art Museum in Kópavogur, these hotly contested awards recognize and reward excellence within the Icelandic and International Commercial Fishing industries.The winners of the 6th Icelandic Fisheries Awards 2014 were as follows: Best New Product launched at the show POLAR FISHING ...
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6th Icelandic Fisheries Awards highlight success
As part of the globally renown Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition (dubbed IceFish), and taking place on day one of the event which lasts until Saturday 27 September, the Awards evening has become synonymous with the venue; the beautiful Gerðarsafn Art gallery. The event commenced with a reception which provided excellent ...
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President of Iceland guest of honour at the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014
After the opening the Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture fired a 200 year old canon outside the exhibition hall and declared the exhibition officially open. The opening ceremony was attended by many distinguished guests, exhibitors and members of the press. Marianne Rasmussen, Events Director at organiser ...
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Capto makes for easier handling
‘A few years ago we started using overbraided twine, but we weren't sure that simply overbraiding standard Super-12 was the answer,' Jógvan S. Jacobsen of the company's pelagic gear division said. ‘There are plenty of factors to take into consideration, including hardness and softness.If it's braided too hard, ...
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IceFish exhibitor, Brammer, to showcase extensive MRO offering at the event
Operating in 19 countries, Brammer established its dedicated Icelandic operation in 2008. It now boasts a rapidly expanding customer base across a broad spectrum of industries, each enjoying all the benefits of the extensive product range and unrivalled service of the Brammer Group.Brammer is sponsoring the registration area, ...
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MAN Propulsion Packages for New Trawler Series
Icelandic trawler operators, HB Grandi, Vinnslustodin hf. and Hradfrystihusid Gunnvör, have announced that they has ordered new-builds based on two different ship designs from specialist fishing-vessel consultants and designers, Nautic and Skipasýn.Optimised for safety, operational economy and pulling power, the 50-metre-plus vessel series differ in their choice of ...
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The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014 - Open till Saturday
The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014 opens its doors at 10am tomorrow morning. To help you plan your visit here is some useful information:VenueSmarinn Sports and Convention Centre, Kópavogur, Iceland.The venue is only 10 minutes' drive from Reykjavik and offers almost unlimited parking facilities and plenty of on-site restaurants. Shuttle ...
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The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014 - Open till Saturday
The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014 opens its doors at 10am tomorrow morning. To help you plan your visit here is some useful information:VenueSmarinn Sports and Convention Centre, Kópavogur, Iceland.The venue is only 10 minutes' drive from Reykjavik and offers almost unlimited parking facilities and plenty of on-site restaurants. Shuttle ...
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Only two days to go till IceFish
It only happens once every three years so if you miss it this year then your next opportunity to attend will not be until 2017! If you've not booked your ticket yet then don't worry - simply turn up at Smárinn / Fifan halls in Kópavogur and ...
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Nofir - bringing value to marine waste!
Norfir collects equipment from net lofts, fishing vessels, ports and other places all over Europe and has created a system for collecting discarded equipment from the marine industry in Europe, Nofir was established in 2008 in Norway, in response to the increasing problem of net and ropes utilisation reported ...
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Keep up to date with Icefish Social
It contains the latest information from the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition and the IceFish Conference as well as providing links to Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest. We'll be updating icefishsocial.com throughout the event with topical news, session and speakers information, announcing the award winners and any other information which ...
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Exhibition opening this Thursday 25 September
The exhibition begins with the Opening Ceremony, at the Smarrin School at 10 am and will continue with the exhibition all day and end with the Awards Ceremony in the evening.The Awards Ceremony, will highlight and reward companies who have made a positive contribution to the fishing sector either ...
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Only three days to go until IceFish - book your place today!
With 13,000 people due to visit and over 500 exhibitors, the IceFish event is set to be bigger and better than ever.This year the exhibition begins with the Opening Ceremony and then continues with the IceFish Conference, a Matchmaking Event, the Awards Evening and a further two Conferences on ...
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President of Iceland to Open IceFish 2014
The exhibition is a record sell out with every stand booked and a waiting list for companies who would like to exhibit.The event is extremely important both to Iceland and to international companies involved in all areas of the fishing industry. The presence of the President of Iceland, ...
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Five reasons to book the IceFish Conference
Why book this conference?Companies and industry experts already utilising fish waste to maximise their profit will be sharing their knowledge of the industry.The conference will run all day and includes conference papers, refreshments, lunch, entry to the exhibition and invite to the Awards Ceremony.Ten sessions during the conference ...
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Dutch delegation book for IceFish
Organisers of the event are delighted by the number of international delegates booking their places on this tri-ennial exhibition. The fishing exhibition brings together individuals and companies from all sectors of the fishing industry and will welcome delegates from as far afield as Canada and the Middle East.Over 13,000 ...
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IceFish blog up and running
This week's blog includes the following posts: Spotlight on Aquaculture Services, Maximising Environmental and Financial Returns from Fish Wastage, Latest from IceFish Social, Get more from IceFish Social and IceFish 2014 - Event Snapshot.Check back over the next couple of weeks for the latest posts from IceFish. It will ...
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Exhibits complement IceFish Conference - 'Fish Waste for Profit'
Innovative new processing techniques are being researched and developed to ensure high yield for each catch and maximum use of fish waste and in view of this IceFish will be launching its ‘Fish Waste for Profit' conference alongside the main exhibition.The conference will look at ways to utilise the ...
