News

SAFETY & DISTRESS

SAFETY & DISTRESS

Marine solutions services specialist Drew Marine has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of Chemring Marine.

6th August 2012

Drew Marine acquires Chemring Marine

6th August 2012

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Oceana has released findings that show that seafood traceability lags in comparison to practices in the beef and produce industries.

6th August 2012

Seafood information lacking in US

6th August 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

New Zealand’s Primary Industries Minister David Carter says updated scientific research has played a key part in his decision on management measures for the Auckland Islands squid trawl fishery.

6th August 2012

New Zealand squid fishery decision reflects new research

6th August 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Fishermen from the South West of England will now be able to access new marine training opportunities in the region.

6th August 2012

£300,000 boost for employment

6th August 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has held a preparatory meeting with stakeholders including local fishermen – part of the plan to progress its redevelopment.

2nd August 2012

Port to develop better fishing facilities

2nd August 2012

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

Beam Communications Pty Ltd has announced two new satellite piracy solutions for secure communication onboard a vessel.

2nd August 2012

Beam announces new satellite piracy solutions

2nd August 2012

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

WESMAR introduces its newest trawl sonar, the TCS385, this month.

1st August 2012

New TCS385 trawl sonar from WESMAR

1st August 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

During the Olympic and Paralympic games, it is estimated that 82 tonnes of seafood will be served, and organisers have chosen to only use sustainable fish, showing it can be affordable, achievable…

1st August 2012

Sustainable fish on Olympic menu

1st August 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Lobsters from the small-scale, artisanal fishery within the Sian Ka’an and Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserves, in the Mexican portion of the Mesoamerican Reef, have been MSC certified.

1st August 2012

Fourth Mexican fishery MSC certified

1st August 2012

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol occur naturally in lakes and watercourses, but excessive concentrations of these two substances can give fish a ‘muddy’ taste.

1st August 2012

New research reveals the taste of fish

1st August 2012

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The UK’s Food Standards Agency has announced that as of 30 July, certain farmed fish destined to be eaten raw in dishes such as sushi no longer need to be frozen before…

1st August 2012

Fish freezing requirements relaxed

1st August 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The coast and seas from Dover to the River Dart in Devon has been announced as the second area in England for marine planning.

1st August 2012

South Coast next marine planning area

1st August 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Recent data from scientific assessments show the Ross Sea longline toothfish fishery continues to be a leading example of a well-managed sustainable fishery, says the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).

31st July 2012

Update on Ross Sea longline toothfish fishery

31st July 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The European Commission has initialled a two-year Fisheries Partnership Protocol (FPA) between the EU and Mauritania which it has described as sustainable - however, the pelagic freezer trawler owners say its worthless.

31st July 2012

EU-Mauritania deal “worthless”

31st July 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Scottish Government has said it is considering urgent action to address exceptionally high levels of prawn fishing activities in the West of Scotland.

31st July 2012

Urgent prawn fishing action considered

31st July 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has released annual advice on the status of fish stocks and options for sustainable fisheries in 2013.

31st July 2012

New ICES approach to data

31st July 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Canadian minister of fisheries and oceans, Keith Ashfield, has announced that Somers Island Blues Inc. will receive $80,000 from the government to support an innovative aquaculture project in Prince Edward Island.

31st July 2012

PEI aquaculture receives government boost

31st July 2012

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A Spanish fishing company, its UK subsidiary and the captains of two vessels have been ordered to pay a total of £1.62m for illegal fishing – the highest amount ever imposed in…

30th July 2012

Largest ever fine imposed for MMO fisheries case

30th July 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Northern Ireland’s Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure has outlined the initial findings of their public consultation on salmon conservation.

30th July 2012

Initial salmon conservation findings

30th July 2012

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Best Aquaculture Practices program continues to expand with the recent certification of several seafood reprocessing plants in the United States.

27th July 2012

BAP program adds repacking plants

27th July 2012