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Icelandic processing machinery manufacturer Curio is taking processing to new levels, not least as its C2011 filleting machine has acquired a strong reputation both in Iceland and across export markets.

Several proposals aimed at enhancing management of tuna fisheries in the Indian Ocean have been adopted at the 21st annual Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC).

The Iceland Sustainable Fisheries (ISF) capelin fishery is the first capelin fishery in the world to be MSC certified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery.

Dutch fishermen have taken their outright opposition to the landing obligation to Brussels in a protest that was held yesterday outside the doors of the European Parliament.

Only a few places are left for a unique course being held near Aberdeen in Scotland, providing insight into the workings of the fishing industry, the science behind much of its management…

Canada’s first redfish fishery has met the MSC Fishery Standard, allowing the breed to be sold by companies with MSC Chain of Custody certificates.

Fishing vessel insurer Sunderland Marine is putting safety at the top of its agenda during Skipper Expo International Aberdeen this month.

John Deere Power Systems has partnered with Melbourne-headquartered Power Equipment Pty Ltd in a move which will see the latter distribute the former’s engines in all markets.

The European Commission has issued warnings to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Comoros and Liberia over illegal fishing.

A shipment of bright red fish tubs has arrived in the Icelandic port of Seyðisfjörður, specially made for fresher trawler Gullver.

The EU and the Republic of Mauritius missed an opportunity to strengthen sustainable fisheries and ocean governance in the Indian Ocean when they signed a protocol to implement the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership…

Siglufjörður fishing company Rammi went to Norwegian naval architect Skipsteknisk for the design of the new factory freezer trawler that was christened this weekend.

Improving monitoring, control and surveillance should be priority actions for the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has declared.

After a couple of slow weeks, fishing on blue whiting is gathering pace and there have been some big landings in the last few days.