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NewsPingtan orders 25 new fishing vessels
China based fishing company, Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd., has recently ordered 25 newly-built fishing vessels as a continuation of its fleet replacement plan.
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NewsNew EPIRB launched for better safety at sea
A new EPIRB has been launched by Norway’s Hansen Protection, which makes it easier to locate people in distress at sea.
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NewsSatellite tracking devices for Ecuadorian fishing fleet
A regional pilot project in Ecuador will outfit the Ecuadorian artisanal fishing fleet with life-saving satellite tracking and emergency notification devices.
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SNP success a ‘victory for fishing’
North East MSP Christian Allard has said the Scottish National Party’s success in the European elections is a victory for the fishing industry in Scotland.
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NewsOrange roughy enters MSC assessment
New Zealand’s key orange roughy fisheries will enter into full Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) assessment, which is expected to take at least 12 months.
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NewsCommitment to bluefin control measures
The European Commission has reiterated its commitment to implementing the international control measures for bluefin tuna during the 2014 main fishing season.
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See glycerine fuel in action at Seawork
The world’s first marine engine to be run using the exceptionally clean fuel of glycerine will be on display at Seawork International, in Southampton, UK, in June.
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NewsNew lifejacket combo to debut at Seawork
Ocean Safety will display its new commercial twin chamber lifejacket range, the K2 275N, at Seawork International, in Southampton, UK, in June.
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NewsCodMarine certified
CodMarine® fish oil supplement, produced by Norway''s Pharma Marine AS, has been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
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NewsNew production line for BioMar
BioMar is to invest more than €50m in a new production line that will expand the company''s capacity in Norway by 30%.
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NewsEU States oppose ‘blanket ban’
A coalition of fishermen, scientists and conservationists are joining forces to oppose the European Commission’s proposal for a ‘blanket ban’ on driftnet fisheries.
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Salmon Council welcomes new members
The US NFI Salmon Council has announced the addition of new members - Blumar USA and Platina Seafood USA.
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NewsFisherman saved by PFD
A fisherman from the Isle of Col, in the Inner Hebrides, has told how his life was saved by wearing a Personal Flotation Device and is now urging all fishermen the importance of wearing such equipment at all times.
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NewsFunding boosts fish box development
Returnable packaging company PPS East has received two grants totalling £260,000 from the Regional Growth Fund, to help grow and develop its business.
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Seafood Scotland shows its support
Seafood Scotland’s ‘Business Development and Value Added Support Programme’ has proved successful, resulting in an additional funding package for Scottish businesses through to March 2015.
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NewsIndependent WASSP sonar report released
Multibeam manufacturer, WASSP Ltd, has announced the release of an independent report on its WMB-3250 Multibeam Sonar.
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HB Grandi acquires Norðanfiskur
HB Grandi hf. has bought all remaining shares of seafood processing company Norðanfiskur ehf from its co-owners for ISK580m.
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NewsSmall-scale champion passes away
Small-scale fishermen''s champion Father Thomas Kocherry passed away on 3 May 2014, reports Menakhem Ben-Yami.
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NewsFish farm refurbishment
Fusion Marine has recently refurbished eight fish farm pens at The Scottish Salmon Company’s (SSC) Toward site on Loch Striven using innovative new manufacturing techniques.
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Q&A on Scottish independence
Scottish Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead will take part in a question and answer session on the implications for fishing should there be independence for Scotland, at Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2014 which is being held 30-31 May.
