Latest News – Page 277
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NewsContract awarded for new Lerwick market
In the latest phase in development of Lerwick’s fishing industry hub, construction of a replacement white fish market is scheduled to begin this month – in a project expected to more than double landing capacity at the Shetland port, the the second largest UK port for fish landings.
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NewsDamen delivers beam trawler with twin Optima nozzles
Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam (Maaskant) has delivered a new 41m beam trawler with twin Optima nozzles for Hakvoort Brothers in the Netherlands.
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NewsCFP performance report shows improved stock status but progress slowing
A report on the performance of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) has concluded that stocks status has significantly improved although the rate of progress has slowed in the last few years.
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NewsOyster culture in Brazil: An emerging sector along the Amazon mangrove coast
With its long coastline and large markets along coastal cities and towns, the potential for oyster culture in Brazil is high. Last year, a study in Pará state along the eastern Amazon mangrove coast used socio-economic data to analyse the management and future development of Pará’’s oyster culture and present an overview of the situation
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NewsUK set to take control of its waters – but ready to co-operate on management
The UK Government will put sustainable fisheries and marine conservation at the heart of its fisheries management regime after Brexit. It says adherence to sustainable fishing practices will be a pre-condition of any future access to UK waters for EU countries, reports Tom Ainsworth.
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NewsBorn on Friday 13th – superstition and the sea
Sitting down to write this, I can’t help noticing that the date is Friday 13th, so a look at superstition seems appropriate. What a crazy idea! Me and superstitions? I consider myself a most rational human being and a total non-believer, especially with respect to superstition. So why should I ...
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NewsSmall UK fleet at serious risk with prolonged and weak Brexit quota negotiation position
Small scale coastal fishermen are at risk of going out of business, the chairman of the Coastal PO and executive director of the Low Impact Fishers of Europe has warned.
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NewsHans Buch appoints Palle Wredstrøm as marine division manager
Hans Buch has appointed Palle Wredstrøm as marine division manager in charge of developing sales and associated services as well as product and customer portfolio within the marine, meteorology and railway segments.
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NewsLuckyfish gains 4-star BAP Mediterranean sea bass and sea bream certification
Turkey’s Luckyfish Co. has become the world’s first company to gain four-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Mediterranean sea bass and sea bream certification.
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NewsGlobal Salmon Initiative marks five years of sustainability reporting
The Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) is continuing to spearhead a more sustainable future for aquaculture with the launch of its fifth set of sustainability data which it calls an essential element of its corporate responsibility.
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NewsTri Marine joins IPNLF
Major supplier of tuna and tuna products to brands worldwide Tri Marine has become the latest member of the International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF).
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NewsNew octopus FIP in Mauritania
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has announced the formation of a new fishery improvement project (FIP) designed to promote sustainable octopus fishing in Mauritania, Africa.
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NewsIndustry stakeholders gather for Brexit terms campaign
Organisations across the UK fishing industry met recently in Manchester to take stock of the UK’s exit negotiations with the EU and to agree the elements of a campaign to hold the Government to account on its commitments to the fishing industry.
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NewsRolls-Royce to design and equip stern trawler for Olympic Seafood
Rolls-Royce will design a 70m long stern trawler for Olympic Seafood and provide an extensive range of equipment for the vessel.
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NewsStudy concludes fishermen have key role to play in scientific data collection
A study investigating the progress of delivering effective fishing industry-science data collection has concluded that if fishermen are supported in the right way, then current data shortages could be overcome.
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NewsCompagnie Ittiche Riunite now Friend of the Sea-compliant
Italian aquaculture business Compagnie Ittiche Riunite Società Agricola (CIR), has been found compliant with Friend of the Sea''s sustainability requirements for European seabass and gilthead seabream.
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NewsEC eel regulation evaluation to combat critically low stock
An evaluation of the eel regulation will be carried out by the European Commission (EC) following a warning by scientists that European eel stock is in critical condition and "urgent" action is needed to ensure its recovery.
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NewsEU technology project targets efficiency and sustainability
A new GB£5m EU-funded project aims to develop technology to help make the industry more environmentally friendly, efficient, sustainable and profitable.
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NewsHofseth Aalesund invests in Baader machinery
Norway-based Hofseth Aalesund has invested in Baader’s fillet production line in a bid to boost capacity and productivity.
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NewsNew 20,000t capacity Sealord vessel
A NZD$70m Simek-built trawler due to be delivered to Sealord at the end of this month will be the country’s first new deepwater fishery vessel in 20 years.
