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Cermaq Chile increases production capacity
Cermaq Chile has acquired two new licenses for salmon production in Chile’s Region XII.
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UK demersal landings highest in over 10 years
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2013 report, which includes detailed figures on the UK fishing fleet, the number of fishermen, the quantity and value of landings, international trade and the state of key fishing stocks.
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Mackerel a ‘Fish to Eat’ once again
According to the MCS, mackerel from the UK, Europe and Norway is once again a ‘good choice’ for consumers. But the MCS says that mackerel from other countries should be avoided – Icelandic and Faroese mackerel are the least sustainable choices.
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NewsCermaq offer on the table
Mitsubishi Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary MC Ocean Holdings Limited, is to launch a voluntary cash offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of Cermaq ASA for NOK 96 (US$15) per share in cash.
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Forseti Íslands heiðursgestur á Íslensku sjávarútvegssýningunni
Það er orðin hefð að sýningin er formlega opnuð með fallbyssuskoti utan við Fífuna, og að þessu sinni var það Sigurður Ingi sem hleypti af skotinu, undir eftirliti Landhelgisgæslunnar. Fjöldi manns sótti opnunarathöfnina í Smáraskóla og voru þar á meðal sendiherrar margra ríkja á Íslandi, fulltrúar hagsmunaaðila og sýndenda.Marianne ...
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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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NewsFish waste for profit
Fish waste for profit – maximising return: utilising the entire fish, the first IceFish Conference held on the first day of the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition, provided delegates with a fascinating insight into the many products can be made from previously discarded parts of fish.
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Pilot programme targets female heart disease
Non-profit Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) has launched a pilot programme designed to help women understand and mitigate their risks of heart disease through a seafood-rich diet.
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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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Hercules-2 engine development project to get underway
Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo have jointly announced the formal commencement of the EU-funded Hercules-2 project, aimed at minimising emissions from large marine diesel engines.
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NewsA glimpse into the future
The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2014 was opened by the Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture, Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, in the presence of the Mayor of Kópavogur, Ármann Ólafsson and the guest of honour, the President of Iceland, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson.
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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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ICES Conference ends on a high
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has seen another successful Annual Science Conference, with this year’s event concluding with awards for the best oral and poster presentations.
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NewsSeafood fraud rife among Danish fishmongers
Oceana says that seafood fraud is rife among Danish fishmongers after its recent study revealed that 18% of cod sold is not actually cod but actually haddock or saithe.
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EU partners call for improved safety at sea
European Social Partners in the fisheries sector (Europêche, Cogeca and ETF) are calling on the European Union to “attach urgency to the policy area of safety at sea in fishing”, which they say is lacking.
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Novartis launches aquacare for improved fish health management
Novartis Animal Health Aqua (NAH Aqua) has announced the launch of aquacare - a fish health management software to assist fish farmers in continuously improving health management practices for the optimum balance of quality and profitability.
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NewsAntarctic species need protection
The Antarctic Ocean Alliance (AOA) has launched a new report detailing specific species that would benefit from designated marine protected areas.
