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VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

A twin-rigger delivered by Macduff Shipyards to skipper Steven Clark has made a strong start, fishing on grounds mainly from Orkney west as far as the Butt of Lewis, reports Dave Moore.

2nd January 2019

Twin-rigger delivered by Macduff shipyards to Buckie skipper

2nd January 2019

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

Despite significant progress over the years, aquaculture still poses concerns, such as over-reliance on wild fish and terrestrial plants such as soy. Now a US team of scientists has created an alternative…

1st January 2019

Sustainable feed for Nile tilapia

1st January 2019

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

Shrimps and prawns have not been produced in Russia on an industrial scale since the Soviet era. While investors used to consider this too risky a business, new companies are now determined…

31st December 2018

Shrimp and prawn production booming in Russia

31st December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Secretary General of the Spanish Fisheries Confederation (Cepesca), Javier Garat, has been re- elected as President of the European Fisheries Association, Europêche. The election was unanimously agreed upon by the members…

29th December 2018

Europêche re-elects management team

29th December 2018

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Chartwell Marine has announced the launch of the Catchwell, a brand-new vessel design for the small-scale private and commercial fishing sector. The catamaran design responds to extensive feedback from fishermen, alongside operational lessons…

28th December 2018

Chartwell targets small fishing market with new Catchwell catamaran design

28th December 2018

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Norwegian salmon producer Sotra Fiskeindustri has invested in a Sub-Chilling system from Icelandic company Skaginn 3X.

27th December 2018

Skaginn 3X secures Sub-Chilling success with Sotra sale

27th December 2018

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Aquaculture industry experts from Japan and the United States have met to discuss the challenges faced by the industry as a result of environmental change.

21st December 2018

US and Japan focus on sustainability

21st December 2018

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Fisheries Agency of Taiwan has launched an investigation following allegations by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) that Taiwanese fishing vessels are involved in illegal fishing activities.

19th December 2018

Taiwan responds to EJF claims

19th December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Ministers meeting in Brussels announced their conclusions for 2019 TACs and quotas early this morning after intense negotiations that have been overshadowed by Brexit and the full implementation of the Landing Obligation…

19th December 2018

2019 quotas agreed at December Council

19th December 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Research organisations in Denmark are collaborating to investigate the impact of plastic in the ocean and identify whether new legislation is required.

19th December 2018

Universities join forces to tackle plastic

19th December 2018