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PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Processing companies in the North Atlantic are facing stiff competition from countries with abundant, low-cost labour. World Fishing turned to Lá¡rus Ásgeirsson, senior director of sales and marketing at Marel Iceland, a…

2nd July 2004

Marels pin-bone removal ready to install

2nd July 2004

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Saeplast of Iceland is offering its new 1400 L PUR container for storing and transporting large fish such as tuna and swordfish.

2nd July 2004

Saeplast keeps the big fish

2nd July 2004

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

In many countries the use of R22 in new refrigeration systems is prohibited. Alternative refrigerants such as R507 and R404a are subject to very strict legislation and may be prohibited in the…

2nd July 2004

Environmentally-friendly refrigeration from Grenco

2nd July 2004

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

A large number of international and Norwegian shipyards will join the competition for the many shipbuilding orders the fishery industry is expected to offer in the near future."Oh yes, we are pleased…

2nd July 2004

International shipbuilders boom at Nor-Fishing 2004

2nd July 2004

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

It looks as though the fish have heard the call to attend Nor-Fishing 2004. Peter Gullestad, president of the Nor-Fishing Foundation says the stocks are up and people are coming to the…

2nd July 2004

Fish answer call of the fjørds!

2nd July 2004

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Scantrol says it has introduced a new version of its Symmetry Control package, and it is also backwards compatible (through upgrades) for present users of its Scantrol 2000 autotrawl system.

2nd July 2004

Scantrols new-generation trawl system

2nd July 2004

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Triplex of Norway say they have installed a net handling system with the potential for automated control from a PC.

2nd July 2004

Saving deckhands from the bin

2nd July 2004

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

Simrad has launched two sophisticated new satellite communication systems based on the Inmarsat Fleet satellite platform.

2nd July 2004

New satellite communication systems from Simrad

2nd July 2004

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Danish block-carton producer Cartolit has its sights set on China to build on what has been a successful year for the company in terms of export sales.

2nd July 2004

Cartolit sees potential in China as it reports export success

2nd July 2004

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Quality requirements for fish block producers are getting higher and they have not seen the end yet, according to Denmark-based Peterson Beck A/S.

2nd July 2004

Cut! Its a wrap

2nd July 2004

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

But Norway is banking on a Government White paper to see the fortunes of the industry return.The paper reviewed the country's policy towards the coastal fleet and has since argued that it…

2nd July 2004

A year in the life of Norway

2nd July 2004

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

His revolutionary recommendations will hearten workers on deck and bridge. The study, launched last August, gives a panoramic view of excellent, comparative information on fisheries management in seven industrial countries, draws lessons…

2nd July 2004

The Skipper as a scientist

2nd July 2004

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

How would you describe the general state of the Norwegian fishing industry at the moment?In 2003, there was a decrease in the landings of fish by Norwegian registered vessels, and also in…

2nd July 2004

Fitting into the market

2nd July 2004

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

It was fitting that one of the smallest nations should play host to a conference on one of the biggest issues in fisheries management today: Does practice follow theory? Our regular columnist…

2nd July 2004

The world catch big scoring team giants

2nd July 2004

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The first wave of results from Europes biggest ever, €26m seafood research project, will be presented at an open conference in early October in Copenhagen. The topics range from impact on the…

2nd July 2004

First healthy seafood research results

2nd July 2004

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The worlds largest single market in terms of population is now home to a new EU fishing fleet and industry, serving 450 million citizens from May 1 as the 10 new member…

1st June 2004

450 Million hooked on the future

1st June 2004

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The 2005 Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition has secured the support of all major Icelandic Fisheries organisations. The message we wanted to get across is the importance of this show to the nation and…

1st June 2004

Iceland 2005 supported by major organisations

1st June 2004

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Man versus the solar forces of the cosmos

1st June 2004

Climate change

1st June 2004

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Fish farming is gaining in importance in Icelands range of fish products. Pilar Santamaria reports from Reykjavik on how salmon production has increased in two years from 3,000 tonnes to 10,000t and…

1st June 2004

Back at the Icelandic ranch

1st June 2004

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Valka RapidFeed says its new flow control system has boosted product handling so that two workers can now handle 1,000kg per hour compared to 600kg before. It quotes Grandi assistant plant manager…

1st June 2004

Breaking tonne up barrier

1st June 2004