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INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

A new marine science centre has been launched in the UK which aims to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the world’s seas and society, from climate change through to food…

6th July 2016

Marine science centre launch

6th July 2016

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Scana Propulsion has secured propulsion system contracts for newbuild fishing vessels and for important retrofit projects.

6th July 2016

Scana Propulsion wins new fishing vessel contracts

6th July 2016

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A new report reveals that Ireland’s seafood sector is growing in importance to the Irish economy and has plenty of potential for added value and growth.

5th July 2016

Maximising the value of Ireland’s seafood industry

5th July 2016

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A Scottish company that designs and manufactures technology for the global fish farming industry was one of the biggest winners at the recent Scottish Edge awards.

5th July 2016

Seal deterrent technology wins award

5th July 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

After spending two years on Tier 3 of the US State Department’s annual human trafficking index, Thailand has been upgraded to Tier 2 Watch List.

5th July 2016

EJF concerned about Thailand’s upgrade to Tier 2

5th July 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The seafood industry has warmly received courses held around the UK to assist fishermen in applying for the Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS).

5th July 2016

RFS Support Courses welcomed

5th July 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) met with Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing this week to underline the positive impact it believes leaving the European Union would have on the way Scottish fisheries…

5th July 2016

SFF outlines the opportunities that Brexit could bring

5th July 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The European Parliament, Council and European Commission have reached an agreement on new rules for EU deep-sea fisheries which it says should better protect deep-sea species while safeguarding the fishing industry.

4th July 2016

Deep-sea fishing brought into line with the CFP

4th July 2016

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

One of the world’s leading casual-dining restaurant companies, Brinker International, Inc., has committed to source Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) product, as part of its sustainable seafood procurement policy.

4th July 2016

Restaurant company commits to BAP

4th July 2016

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

An agreement between WorldFish and the Government of Odisha, India, will sustainably boost aquaculture in the state.

4th July 2016

WorldFish and Odisha State to scale-up aquaculture

4th July 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

European Commissioner Karmenu Vella has given EU Fisheries Ministers a preview of the fishing limits to be applied in 2017.

30th June 2016

Determination to achieve sustainable fishing levels by 2020

30th June 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Canada and its international partners have joined forces again this year as part of Operation Driftnet to combat illegal fishing.

30th June 2016

Operation Driftnet to combat illegal fishing

30th June 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The South East Trawl Fishing Industry Association (SETFIA) and the Great Australian Bight Fishing Industry Association (GABIA) have developed world leading technology that reduces interactions between trawlers and seabirds by up to…

30th June 2016

Fishermen call to mandate use of seabird mitigation devices

30th June 2016

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

With the UK electorate voting to exit the European Union, WF asks where that leaves the country’s fishing industry and the broader seafood supply chain.

29th June 2016

Brexit: A game changing vote for fishing

29th June 2016

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

This month a group of French students were given the opportunity to tour Plymouth Fisheries in the UK, during a visit to Britain’s Ocean City.

27th June 2016

Plymouth Fisheries hosts French students

27th June 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The UK is still a member of the European Union and will remain so for at least the next two years, so no immediate changes will be made, a Government spokesperson has…

27th June 2016

Business as usual for UK fishing industry

27th June 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Governments in Edinburgh and London are being urged to work with Scotland’s two biggest fishing associations to secure better fishing opportunities and more sensible rules following the UK’s vote to leave the…

27th June 2016

Brexit: Governments and industry need to work together

27th June 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Bertie Armstrong, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, has released a statement on the UK’s decision to leave the EU, and says that the SFF will do everything it can to…

27th June 2016

SFF will do everything it can for the industry during Brexit negotiations

27th June 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union last week, National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) chief executive Barrie Deas has issued a statement to reassure the industry that the organisation…

27th June 2016

Brexit marks a “seismic change” for the fishing industry

27th June 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has appointed a chief scientific officer to spearhead marine research to boost understanding of key pelagic fish stocks and improve their management.

27th June 2016

Marine scientist appointment will boost fish stock conservation

27th June 2016