Latest News – Page 293
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NewsNorway’s filleter flagship
Norwegian fishing company Halstensen Granit has taken delivery of its new factory trawler, the 81.20 by 16.60 metre Granit, built at the Tersan Shipyard in Turkey and is a ST-117L design by Norwegian naval architect Skipsteknisk.
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NewsFlying the flag for collaboration in tackling illegal fishing
Two organisations have been flying the flag for collaboration between the fishing industry and academia to help tackle Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing.
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NewsSeafood processors urged to take Brexit survey
A seafood processor survey seeks to establish labour availability in the UK and the potential impact of Brexit.
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NewsBacalao 740 hits the spot
Ålesund trawler Atlantic Viking has seen some notable successes with its Bacalao trawls from Vóninand.
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NewsAller Aqua opens Qingdao factory
“Inaugurating two factories in two months is exceptional,” said Hans Erik Bylling, Group President for Aller Aqua Group. “We have had a few busy years leading up to the inaugurations and now we are finally ready. I am proud of what we have achieved.”
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NewsMilestone GFCM strategy for Med and Black Sea fisheries
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) has adopted a historic number of decisions setting an ambitious action plan for supporting sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the Med and Black Sea.
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NewsEC proposes 2018 TACs
The European Commission (EC) has suggested quotas for 78 stocks as part of its sustainable fishing proposal.
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NewsRussia’s new fish taxes
The forthcoming hike in taxes the fishing industry in Russia is expected to become subjected to is going to be the largest in the modern country’s history, according to the recent reports.
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NewsGreenland halibut certified as sustainable
Greenland’s halibut has been Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery.
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NewsSpindrift delivered to Whalsay
Icelandic GRP boat builder Trefjar has delivered a new Cleapatra Fishermen to a customer in Whalsay in Shetland.
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NewsSafety first for fisheries legislation
The government has not properly considered vessel safety when contemplating new fisheries legislation, an NFFO representative has said.
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NewsBacklash against middle men in South Africa
Fishing communities should elect their own spokespeople to ensure fair representation, a South African politician has said.
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NewsOysters and scallops first for BAP certification
Oysters and scallops are the latest species to be represented in the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party aquaculture certification programme.
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NewsNFI Crab Council expands
US company E. Frank Hopkins Seafood has become a member of the National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) Crab Council.
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NewsHandling plastic waste in the fishing sector
An event focusing on practical experiences of preventing waste generated by the fishing industry from ending up in the sea will take place at the Europort 2017 exhibition.
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NewsIceland’s mackerel fishery gains MSC certification
Iceland’s mackerel fishery has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification following assessment by SAI Global.
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NewsFAO talks set strategic direction for aquaculture work
The ninth session of FAO’s Sub-committee on Aquaculture saw a strong focus on working together to overcome challenges facing the global aquaculture sector.
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NewsFirst spat from Scottish pilot mussel hatchery goes to sea
The first mussel spat reared at the Scottish Shellfish Hatchery Stepping Stone project in Shetland is to be transferred to on-growing sites at sea.
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NewsAller Aqua and American Seafoods success at IFFO Awards
Aller Aqua and American Seafoods Co. have won leadership accolades at the IFFO Awards.
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NewsBioMar’s Karmøy production facility opens Line 3
BioMar Group’s Karmøy production facility in Norway has opened Line 3 to increase its output by approximately 70%.
