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First Australasian salmon farms certified
Two Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Ltd. salmon farms located in the Mackenzie Basin area near Twizel, New Zealand, have been Best Aquaculture Practices certified – the fist in Australasia.
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Automatic killing and bleeding trials show promise
Trials carried out by Nofima in 2011 and 2012 to test Australian slaughtering technology (which is currently utilised in Norwegian salmon aquaculture) on fishing vessels have produced extremely promising results.
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New kit to simplify maintenance and reduce costs
SKF has introduced the SKF Marine Condition Monitoring Kit, which includes everything that is needed to carry out reliable, simplified condition monitoring onboard ships and enables ship operators to take a first step towards condition-based maintenance.
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Cummins engine for ‘Patriot’
Oregon fisherman Mike Pettis will be adding another boat to his fishing fleet when it is delivered in the early spring of 2013.
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NewsSolar powered cold storage for remote communities
PT Contained Energy Indonesia has developed and successfully deployed stand-alone, off-grid, 100% solar-powered cold storage facilities, designed for use in remote communities.
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NewsUS research vessel sold to fishing company
Tanadgusix Corporation’s (TDX) flag research vessel, ‘Cape Flattery’ has been sold by broker Marcon International Inc, to Seattle based fishing company, US Seafoods.
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NewsProject to estimate biomass in fish farms
A project to efficiently calculate the total biomass of fish in offshore farms has completed its first stage.
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NewsDirect Seafoods launches Certified Sustainable Range
Direct Seafoods is launching its new Certified Sustainable Range of products this month.
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NewsWarmer oceans could mean smaller fish
A new study led by fisheries scientists at the University of British Columbia has found that changes in ocean and climate systems could lead to smaller fish.
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NewsBC invests in aquaculture
Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be investing in 11 British Columbia companies to encourage sustainable and innovative aquaculture projects in the province.
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NewsUK authorities choose TrackWell VMS
Icelandic company TrackWell has been awarded the United Kingdom Fisheries Authorities’ contract for the provision of the UK Vessel Monitoring System (VMS).
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NewsBillions invested in Russian fish farming
Russian Sea, Russia’s largest fish producer and processor, is planning a significant increase in volumes of fish hatchery in Russia in the coming years
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NewsAutomation brings benefits
Plate freezer company Dybvad Stål Industri (DSI) has reported that the demand for plate freezers with automatic filling and/or unloading equipment has rocketed this year.
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NewsCopeinca fish oil and fishmeal FoS
Peruvian fishmeal and fish oil producer, Copeinca, has achieved Friend of the Sea certification.
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NewsAn event not to be missed!
The 4th Offshore Mariculture Conference will be held in Izmir, Turkey on 17-19 October 2012 and is an event not to be missed by anyone involved in, or looking to be involved in, fish farming offshore.
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International convention on training and certification enters into force
The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995 (STCW-F 1995) entered into force on 29 September 2012.
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New Zealand Hoki fishery achieves third MSC certification
New Zealand’s popular white fish, Hoki, has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for a sustainable fishery for a third time.
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NZ fishing changes announced
Changes to some fishing catch limits and management controls in New Zealand have been announced, to ensure fish stocks are being managed for productivity and economic growth within sustainable limits.
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New Asian trawl fisheries ‘vision’ needed
The Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC) has called for more effective management of the trawl sector in Asia, which balances the need to sustain marine fishery ecosystems with the demand for feeds for aquaculture.
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Seafish to host training event
Seafish is to host a one-day Seafood Training Academy conference and open day on 7 November which will focus on the variety of practical training programmes available from the Academy partners.
