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    Only a handful of stands remain

    2014-01-27T14:49:55Z

    The last event held in 2011 proved to be highly successful for so many exhibitors, it is no surprise that the 2014 event is set to be the biggest yet. Exhibitors confirming their attendance within the last few weeks include: Batasmiðjan Rán, Dalvikurbygg, Curio, Mainstoft, Securitas, Frjo Quatro, ...

  • The FCTC will improve the sustainability and efficiency of the Maldives' pole and line tuna fishery for future generations
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    Investing in Maldivian fishing

    2014-01-27T11:40:00Z

    A new Fishermen’s Community and Training Centre (FCTC) is opening in the Maldives to provide long-term support for the country’s pole and line fishing communities.

  • Stuart and Adrian Fusco of Quayside in Whitby, north Yorkshire, have been crowned the best UK fish and chip shop
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    Yorkshire chippy crowned ‘best’ in the UK

    2014-01-24T15:29:00Z

    Quayside in Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK, has been crowned ‘Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2014’ at this year’s National Fish and Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.

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    First State University of New York gets MSC certified

    2014-01-23T19:26:00Z

    Binghamton University, in conjunction with its dining partner Sodexo, has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, becoming the first State University of New York (SUNY) campus to do so.

  • The MaK™ M 25 C propulsion engine
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    Mak M 25 C developed

    2014-01-23T17:05:00Z

    Caterpillar Marine has announced the development of new features and increased power ratings for the MaK™ M 25 C propulsion engine - a commercial marine engine platform with over 1,000 installations in marine applications and vessels.

  • AKVA says the acquisition is a "natural" step in its strategy to strengthen its position in the aquaculture industry. Photo: AKVA Group
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    AKVA acquires YesMaritime

    2014-01-23T16:54:00Z

    Norway’s AKVA group ASA has acquired 100% of the shares in fellow Norwegian aquaculture farming services company, YesMaritime AS, for NOK 17.5m (US$2.9m).

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    Increased capacity and improved quality

    2014-01-23T16:06:00Z

    The revamp of the refrigeration system onboard the ‘Boronia’ has increased processing capacity and improved product quality.

  • The number of fishing vessels in the Danish fleet has halved over the last 10 years © Danish Fishermen’s Association
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    Prices, data and the CFP

    2014-01-23T14:59:00Z

    Niels Wichmann, managing director of the Danish Fishermen’s Association and the Danish Fishermen’s Producer Organisation (DFPO), talks to Carly Wills about the Danish fishing industry.

  • Seasonal closures underline the commitment of Scottish fishermen to conserve stocks.  Credit: Paul Farmer/CC BY-SA 2.0
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    Seasonal closures planned off Scotland

    2014-01-23T13:47:00Z

    Seasonal closures to fishing in four sea areas off Scotland have been planned for the coming weeks to protect spawning aggregations of cod.

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    Nor-Fishing Foundation Innovation Award 2014

    2014-01-23T13:25:00Z

    Nor-Fishing Foundation chairman Liv Holmefjord is encouraging those involved in development projects in the fisheries industry to submit their applications for the Nor-Fishing Foundation Innovation Award 2014 by the deadline of 1 June 2014.

  • Wärtsilä's new 2-speed gearbox
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    Wärtsilä launches 2-speed marine gearbox

    2014-01-23T12:51:00Z

    Wärtsilä has launched its new 2-speed marine gearbox offering notable economic and environmental benefits.

  • The Belle Isle ready to leave the SEAS shipyard in Ho Chi Minh City. Credit: Haig-Brown photos courtesy of Cummins
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    SAPMER’s seventh advanced tuna seiner

    2014-01-23T11:04:00Z

    In December 2013 the 90m ‘Belle Isle’ was delivered to SAPMER by the South East Asia Shipyard (SEAS).

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    Karstensens to build the new ‘Ruth’

    2014-01-22T17:18:00Z

    Danish fishing company Ruth A/S has placed an order for an 87.8m fishing vessel with Karstensens Shipyard.

  • Faroese Prime Minister, Kaj Leo Holm Johannesen, says the EU's decisoin to block the WTO panel is "regrettable". Photo: mfa.fo
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    Faroes Islands WTO panel vetoed

    2014-01-22T16:59:00Z

    The Faroe Islands’ request to set up a WTO panel for the ongoing Atlanto-Scandian herring dispute has been blocked by the European Union.

  • Norway wants to increase its salmon exports to South Africa Credit: Angelicadlr/License CC BY-SA 3.0
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    Norwegian salmon exports to South Africa

    2014-01-22T16:12:00Z

    A new research project by Norway’s food research institute, Nofima, is investigating the possibilities for increased export of Norwegian salmon to South Africa.

  • Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of CanNor, and Minister for the Arctic Council, operates the marine training simulator at Nunavut Arctic College
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    Investment to strengthen Nunavut's fishing industry

    2014-01-22T12:56:00Z

    Funding of over $360,000 for three projects in Nunavut, Canada, has been announced to strengthen the territory’s fishing industry.

  • Professor Stefano Mariani
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    Cod still mislabelled in Dublin’s takeaways

    2014-01-22T11:45:00Z

    A new study has discovered that cod mislabelling has been eradicated in Dublin’s supermarkets but not takeaways.

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    Alaska flatfish fishery RFM certified

    2014-01-22T11:08:00Z

    The largest flatfish fishery in the world has achieved Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification.

  • Researchers have identified fish in the Monterey Bay Aquarium using DNA analysis Photo: ©Monterey Bay Aquarium/Randy Wilder
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    Fish counting by DNA analysis

    2014-01-22T09:04:00Z

    Scientists from the University of Washington have used fish DNA analysis from tank water to discern which species are more plentiful in an aquarium.

  • Ross Layton, sales manager, Marel GB
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    New sales manager for Marel GB

    2014-01-21T17:21:00Z

    Marel has appointed a new sales manager for Great Britain – all part of the strategy to grow the sales of all Marel products and systems in the meat, fish and poultry processing industries.