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AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Aquaculture feed company, Skretting, is launching RecircReady, its new integrated concept for recirculating aquaculture feeds (RAS).

13th December 2018

Skretting develops integrated feed system

13th December 2018

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A new 2500 tonne capacity recirculating aquaculture system for Atlantic salmon is to be built in Russia by AquaMaof Aquaculture Technologies in a €25 million project financed by local investors. The first…

12th December 2018

AquaMaof to build 2500 tonne RAS facility in Russia

12th December 2018

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

More than 100 guests have come together at a public event to find out more about what climate change could mean for Scottish fisheries.

12th December 2018

Scottish fisheries discuss climate change

12th December 2018

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Leading canning group Jealsa becomes the latest Member of the International Pole & Line Foundation

12th December 2018

IPNLF welcomes new Spanish seafood partner

12th December 2018

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai World Central (DWC), also known as Dubai South to scale up the aquaculture industry in…

12th December 2018

Agreement to boost UAE aquaculture

12th December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

More than 60 delegates attended Damen’s first Fishing Seminar in South Africa, where the company presented its new vessel leasing fund specifically designed for African shipowners.

11th December 2018

Damen to assist with vessel leasing

11th December 2018

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Dolphins and turtles are being killed and sharks illegally finned to support Taiwan’s tuna export industry, reports the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).

10th December 2018

‘Stop the slaughter’ EJF tells Taiwan

10th December 2018

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Danish aquaculture feed company, BioMar Group, is expanding its Ecuador factory with a new line for extruded shrimp feed.

7th December 2018

BioMar expands Ecuadorian shrimp business

7th December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

An underwater drone normally used for inspection work at fish farms has been chosen to assist the Norwegian armed forces in marine salvage operations.

6th December 2018

Fish farm drones assist in wreck recovery

6th December 2018

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