Latest News – Page 366
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News‘Cap Kersaint’ delivered
Shipyard Piriou has recently delivered a new 60m deepfreezer longliner, ‘Cap Kersaint’, to shipowner Cap Bourbon.
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NewsA salutary warning to all singlehanded fishermen
New Year’s Day, 2.10pm, signalled the first callout of 2016 for RNLI lifeboats in Rye, UK, when rigid inflatable B-875 Alexander and Dungeness-based Shannon Class 13-04 Storm Rider were called to assist Faversham recently re-registered under 10m, Ronan Orla, reports Bryan Gibson.
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How the RFS is changing the industry
Seafish has released a new video explaining how the newly revised Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) is changing the fishing industry.
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MoU to boost four-star BAP tilapia availability
The Global Aquaculture Alliance has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Fishin’ Company, in an effort to grow the availability of four-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) tilapia.
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NewsNew Lunasea extreme beam spotlight
The new 80-watt Extreme Beam Spotlight from Lunasea Lighting combines an intense LED module, premier optics, ultra-durable construction and a unique active cooling system.
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NewsCatch limits to be lowered in Japan
With fish stocks increasingly at risk of being depleted, Japan is planning to tighten its rules on overfishing and introduce new aquafarming technology.
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NewsWaitrose commits to responsible sourcing
UK supermarket Waitrose has announced that the British fishing vessels supplying its seafood will need to be part of a scheme that certifies best practice on fishing vessels by 2017.
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NewsFull programme confirmed, book now to save!
The full programme has been confirmed for the 6th Offshore Mariculture Conference.
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NewsNGOs recognise efforts to improve fisheries management
Europêche has met with various NGOs in the European Parliament to discuss the use of fish aggregated devices (FADs) and how to improve tuna fisheries management.
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NewsRoyal Caribbean and WWF announce partnership
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and the World Wildlife Fund have announced a five-year global partnership to help ensure the long-term health of the oceans.
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Grupo Calvo becomes IPNLF member
Grupo Calvo, a major global player in the fish canning sector, has become the newest Member of the International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF).
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First South Africa abalone farm ASC certified
Irvin & Johnson Ltd’s Danger Point Abalone farm has become the first abalone farm in South Africa to achieve certification against the ASC Abalone Standard for responsible aquaculture.
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NewsOfficial name change for Alaska Pollock
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its list of acceptable market names for seafood to allow only pollock caught in Alaskan waters to be marketed as ‘Alaska Pollock’.
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Removing derelict fishing gear can increase harvest value
A programme to remove derelict crab pots from lower Chesapeake Bay generated more than US$20m in harvest value for area watermen, according to a new study at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
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NewsAdvice on minimising potentially lethal gas risks
North P&I Club has joined forces with the Shipowners’ Club to publish a technical loss prevention briefing on how to minimise potentially lethal gas risks arising from poor operation and maintenance of refrigeration systems on fishing vessels.
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NewsDailyNutra™ Krill Oil now Friend of the Sea certified
DailyNutra™ Krill Oil Formulas, sourced from Antarctic krill, have been certified by Friend of the Sea.
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SFF calls for support on MPAs
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is urging Scottish parliamentarians to reject the Scottish Government proposals for an overly restrictive Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Firth of Clyde, in support of local communities on the West coast.
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NewsAustralian vessel sees 10% catch increase
Shark Bay Seafoods of South Fremantle, Australia has recently installed a Notus Trawlmaster on its deep-water triple rig trawler, and the captain and fleet manager have reported an immediate payback for the system.
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NewsMRAD supplies navigation systems for new I&J vessels
Marine Radio Acoustic Devices (MRAD) has supplied the latest in onboard sonar technology for two vessels recently acquired by Irvin & Johnson (I&J).
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NewsNew research into fishing in MPAs
New research now means that scientists have a better understanding of the level of fishing activity that can be carried out within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and still remain compatible with conservation objectives.
