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    TUF to acquire MerAlliance

    2014-09-04T11:13:00Z

    Thai Union Frozen Public Company Limited (TUF) has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of MerAlliance, a leading European smoked-salmon producer.

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    Engines on display

    2014-09-04T10:46:00Z

    MD Vélar is an agent for Mitsubishi, Sole and PJ Diesel in Copenhagen, and specialises in parts and maintenance issues for ship machinery, turbochargers, woodward pacemakers and diesel systems.

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    Virtual experience at IceFish

    2014-09-04T10:34:00Z

    At IceFish Kraftvélar will be displaying its newest range of equipment for material handling in the fishing industry.

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    New thinking in water cooling

    2014-09-04T10:22:00Z

    To meet the growing demand of the fishing and processing industry for more effective ways to cool down process water, Frostmark’s design team went back to the drawing board to see if they could come up with a solution that answered the market’s demand.

  • Spurs’ line cutting system
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    Your safety at sea

    2014-09-04T10:05:00Z

    Safety at sea company GaardboMarine was established in the Faroe Islands in autumn 2013 by former diver Thorben Gaardbo.

  • Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) © OCEANA/Carlos Minguell
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    Oceana responds to Baltic TAC proposals

    2014-09-04T08:30:00Z

    In response to the European Commission’s proposal on fishing opportunities for the main commercial fish stocks in the Baltic Sea, Oceana has applauded the Commission for its proposals being mainly in line with the aim of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).

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    Red rock lobster FoS

    2014-09-04T08:00:00Z

    Friend of the Sea certification for New Zealand’s CRAMAC5 has been renewed, following a successful renewal audit.

  • The pilot whale drive in the Faroe Islands dates back to back to the 1500’s Photo: Flickr/barneymoss
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    Faroese warning over whaling disruption

    2014-09-03T14:03:00Z

    The Faroese government says it will not tolerate the disruption of the pilot whale drive in the Faroe Islands, which it says is a legal, fully regulated and sustainable use of an abundant natural resource.

  • The Mozambique government is taking a stand against illegal fishing in the country. Photo: Steve Evans
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    Mozambique tackles illegal fishing

    2014-09-03T12:02:00Z

    The government of Mozambique has taken a vital step in the fight against illegal fishing with the ratification of a FAO Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA).

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    Brammer á Íslensku sjávarútvegssýningunni 2014

    2014-09-03T09:47:03Z

    Brammer kostar skráningarsvæðið, vefsetrið og verðlaunin fyrir framúrskarandi framlag til íslensks sjávarútvegs en þau verða afhent kvöldið sem sýningin er formlega opnuð.Á sýningarsvæði Brammers verður að finna úrval af helstu söluvörum samsteypunnar, svo sem framleiðslulínur frá nokkrum helstu birgjum heims. Þar má t.d. nefna NSK, SKF, Gates, Renold, Timken, ...

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    Brammer at IceFish 2014

    2014-09-03T09:47:03Z

    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, website ...

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    Hefurðu bókað gistingu vegna Íslensku sjávarútvegssýningarinnar?

    2014-09-03T09:45:54Z

    Icelandair Hótel Reykjavík Natura í næsta nágrenni við Öskuhlíð og Nauthólsvík hefur nýlega verið endurnýjað en þaðan er bara stutt ganga niður í miðbæinn.Á hótelinu eru rúmlega 200 herbergi af ýmsu tagi, svo það hentar mjög vel til hvíldar og slökunar að afloknum ströngum degi á Íslensku sjávarútvegssýningunni og ...

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    Have you booked your accommodation for IceFish?

    2014-09-03T09:45:54Z

    To confirm that you have accommodation during your visit to the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition visit the IceFish online hotel booking page for quick and speedy reservations.Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura is a newly refurbished hotel located in the beautiful surroundings of Öskjuhlíð hill and Nauthólsvík beach, just a short walk ...

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    Íslenska sjávarútvegssýningin – 30 ára saga

    2014-09-03T09:45:30Z

    Auk þess verður haldin setningarathöfn og þangað koma ýmsir háttsettir menn og mikilvægir gestir.Íslenska sjávarútvegssýningin bætir stöðugt við sig og í ár verður haldin sérstakur kynningarfundur viðskipamanna og staðið verður fyrir þremur ráðstefnum, þar með talin fyrsta ráðstefna sýningarinnar. Bæði sýningin sjálf og ráðstefnan verða einnig vandlega kynntar á ...

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    IceFish Exhibition - 30 years since its inception

    2014-09-03T09:45:30Z

    This year is no exception as the event continues to grow. IceFish will still have the old favourites including the impressive exhibition which is at the heart of the event, and also the 6th Awards Ceremony which celebrates and recognises excellence in companies within the commercial fishing sector for ...

  • After signing the contracts. From left: Torfi Þorsteinsson, Department Manager Groundfish; Loftur B. Gíslason, Fresh Fish Trawlers Manager; Vilhjálmur Vilhjálmsson, Chief Executive Officer; Alfreð Tulinius, Nautic ehf.; Kristján Loftsson, Chairm...
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    HB Grandi orders three wetfish trawlers

    2014-09-02T17:08:00Z

    Last week agreements for the construction of three wetfish trawlers were signed at the office of HB Grandi.

  • Peter Bruce, skipper of the Peterhead-based whitefish trawler ‘Budding Rose’, is signed up to the RFS
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    Filling the void

    2014-09-02T16:20:00Z

    From next summer, a comprehensive overhaul to Seafish’s Responsible Fishing Scheme will extend beyond the quayside with the inclusion of chain of custody for both traceability and quality

  • Seafish says that most kids don’t know what mackerel is
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    Kids don’t know their fish from their fish fingers

    2014-09-02T15:24:00Z

    New research from Seafish has revealed that the UK’s kids have very little awareness when it comes to edible fish species, except if they are made into fish fingers.

  • Barramundi sea cages in Cone Bay
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    Aquaculture development zone for WA

    2014-09-02T14:48:00Z

    Western Australia’s Government has declared a development zone for large-scale fish farms.

  • Mackerel shoal close to shore in Iceland
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    Innovation the driving force of sustainable fisheries

    2014-09-02T14:19:00Z

    Iceland’s Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture, Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, speaks to WF&A about the Icelandic fishing industry.