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INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Tub manufacturer RPC Sæplast has introduced a new design for its reusable Nordic 1000L heavy duty container.

5th December 2018

Enhanced tub design from RPC Sæplast

5th December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Shipyard owners are showing interest in Pronomar’s professional drying systems.

5th December 2018

Drying systems move into yards

5th December 2018

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Corvus Energy’s Corvus Orca energy storage system (ESS) has been selected for installation on an innovative longline vessel now under construction at Vaagland Båtbyggeri for Norwegian longline operator HP Holmeset.

5th December 2018

Corvus Energy to provide energy storage system for longliner Geir

5th December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

An agreement signed in Bergen at the end of last month sets the North-East Atlantic mackerel TAC for at 653,438 tonnes, a 20% reduction on the 2018 figure but still significantly higher…

4th December 2018

EU, Norway and Faroes reach agreement on NE Atlantic mackerel

4th December 2018

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Icelandic shrimp factory, Kampi, has recently signed a contract with Skaginn 3X for a tub handling system.

3rd December 2018

Kampi introduces tub handling system

3rd December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Thailand is set become the first country in Asia to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention C188, which sets basic standards for work in the industry.

3rd December 2018

EJF welcomes Thai fishing convention

3rd December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Indonesia has welcomed its first accreditation by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for sustainable fishing.

30th November 2018

First MSC accreditation for Indonesia

30th November 2018

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Fapas, the proficiency testing arm of the UK’s Fera, has launched new proficiency tests to help protect consumers and businesses from contaminated seafood.

30th November 2018

New tests launched to help seafood industry

30th November 2018

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

A new scalloper built for James Monaghan of Islay Crab Exports based on the Scottish Isle of Islay, enjoyed a traditional maritime naming ceremony where Atlantic Dawn was blessed by Father Michael…

30th November 2018

Official launch for first newbuild from Parkol Marine’s Middlesbrough yard

30th November 2018

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Representatives from MIMECCA, a Spanish-led project focused on estimating the carrying capacity of marine aquaculture sites, has convened industry experts to report their findings.

29th November 2018

Carrying capacity protocols developed

29th November 2018

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Farm Africa’s Kenya market-led aquaculture programme has mapped out how the Kenyan government can build a sustainable and inclusive aquaculture sector.

29th November 2018

Plans for profitable Kenyan aquaculture

29th November 2018

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission has welcomed the agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on a multi-annual plan for fisheries in the Western waters. The agreement is expected to help restore…

28th November 2018

Agreement on Western Waters multi-annual fisheries management plan

28th November 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The United States’ House of Representatives has passed the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorisation Act 2018.

28th November 2018

US passes bill to reduce fishing regulation

28th November 2018

NEWS IFC

NEWS IFC

Submissions are now invited for the 3rd edition of Fish Waste for Profit, taking place separately to the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition for the first time, from 10-11 April 2019 in Reykjavik, Iceland.

28th November 2018

Fish Waste for Profit 2019 – Call for papers released!

28th November 2018

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

With the acquisition of Freezertech, Carsoe is set to expand its product portfolio for the food processing industry. Freezertech is a specialist in producing high quality plate freezers, with focus on efficiency…

28th November 2018

Freezertech acquired by Carsoe

28th November 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources has appointed Anna Willock to the role of acting CEO of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), commencing 24 November.

27th November 2018

AFMA appoints acting CEO

27th November 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Chinese manufacturer, Shandong Yuwang Pharmaceutical, has obtained Friend of the Sea certification for its refined fish oil and softgel.

26th November 2018

Chinese fish oil company is Friend of the Sea

26th November 2018

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Norwegian specialist in the handling, storage and transport of live fish, Cflow, has been acquired by PG Flow Solutions, a fellow Norwegian company specialising in cargo handling systems.

26th November 2018

Cflow and PG Flow Solutions team up

26th November 2018

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Scottish Sea Farms is to receive £1.28 million to support its research and development into fish welfare and environmental protection.

23rd November 2018

£1.28m in R&D funds for Scottish Sea Farms

23rd November 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Australian seafood company, Clean Seas Seafood, has signed an agreement with Hunyan Haiyan in China to further distribute Yellowtail Kingfish in the region.

23rd November 2018

Australian Kingfish moves into Chinese market

23rd November 2018