World Fishing News – Page 894
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EU opens debate on eco-labelling
The European Commission (EC) lanched a debate on eco-labelling of fisheries products. According to a communication from the EC, this This initiative follows the growing interest by environmental Non-Governmental Organisations and increased public interest in food products associated with considerations related to environmental sustainability.
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New measures for the UK's fishing industry
UK''s Fisheries Ministers today published measures to help bring about profitable and sustainable Sea Fisheries in a thriving marine environment.
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Norwegian salmon on the up in France
French import statistics show that the salmon market is in strong growth and that Norwegian fresh salmon is increasing the most. Imports of salmon from January until April increased by over 6,000 tonnes, or 17 percent. Norway’s share increased from 37 to 46 percent.
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Anchovy fishery to close for three months
The anchovy fishery in the Bay of Biscay is to close for three months after a report from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) warned about the poor state of the stocks.
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HERRING IN GOOD CONDITION, COD HAVE MIXED FORTUNES, EELS SLIPPING AWAY AND A PUSH FOR LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT
Scientists from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) will release a report advising that while herring stocks (west coast of Scotland and North Sea) are currently doing well, the outlook for some cod stocks is not so optimistic.
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UK fisheries seek international recognition for environmental practices
Managers of two lobster and sea bass fisheries on the Yorkshire coast have announced they are seeking certification under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) programme for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
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JOINT INTERNATIONAL DETECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OPERATION STEMS ILLEGAL FISHING IN NORTH PACIFIC
During the past three weeks, two Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora patrol aircraft have repeatedly scoured a 4.1 million square kilometre expanse of the North Pacific in search of vessels engaged in illegal, unregulated or unreported (IUU) fishing on the high seas. This year, the air patrols spotted and reported ...
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VIETNAM LEADS GLOBE IN NATIONAL COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE FISHING ON WORLD OCEANS DAY
In the first ever agreement between the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and a nation state, the Ministry of Fisheries of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the MSC will announce on World Oceans Day (Wednesday 8 June 2005) a joint commitment to promote sustainable fishing in the country.
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New Canadian Commissioner for the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization
The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans of Canada (DFO), Geoff Regan, announced the appointment of J.W. Bud Bird as a Canadian Commissioner to the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO). Mr. Bird will replace Chief George Ginnish.
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India produces global weave
Indian manufacturer Garware-Wall Ropes ltd, keeps its 2,000 employees busy by working at full steam to introduce a whole new range of quality ropes and nets into the market. Pilar Santamaria reports from Pune and at Wai, 300km South of Mumbai, in India.
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3X-Stal's new chiller
3X Stal has launched a new rapid chiller which its says offers: increased yield, firmer shrimp with netter texture, better colour and less tail breakage.
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Cheap labour
Foreign crew members on board fishing vessels should be assured decent minimum wages and employment conditions
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Norway in a fish stew - and tasty in parts...
It seemed the whole of the Norwegian seafood industry had turned up in the northern town of Tromsø to eat farmed halibut, chat and... celebrate at its annual, Spring get together. After three years of low prices, a strong Krone killing export markets and no profits in the fish bank, ...
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Norway's Triplex wins two Danes
Norway''s SM Triplex has won the contract to deliver the deck equipment for two purse seiner/ pelagic trawler to be built at Karstensens Shipyard in Skagen, Denmark, for Danish owners.
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Minister shoots out tentacles over seabird catch
In an unprecedented move, New Zealand''s Minister of Fisheries, David Benson-Pope has called the bulk of the country''s squid fishing fleet back to port to prevent seabird deaths.
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MasterCast from ORBIMAGE
ORBIMAGE has released version 6.0 of its software for its SeaStar Fisheries Information Service. It has its own satellite (OrbView-2), and the company says Captains can view the oceanographic maps created by its staff by installing the OrbMapâ„¢ software on a vessels PC. It says the new version allows a ...
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Prion hooked on nude snood
New Zealand-based Prion Technology says their new snood system is getting a positive response on the sea and they hope to sell it into a number of markets, according to director Andy P. Smith.
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Fishing boats go for 64 bar winches
By increasing the working pressure from 47 to 64 bar Rauma Brattvaag says its BRH64 winch technology provides 30-45% increase in power from the same frame size, together with simpler and cheaper installation.
