World Fishing News – Page 910
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Macduff updates its designs
The latest vessel from Macduff Shipyards, the Fruitful Bough PD109, is an updated version of their successful 19.9m model which has seen Amethyst BF19, Celestial Dawn BF109 and Flourish N BF340 launched.
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Sydney market upgrades auction
February 2004 saw the installation of a new electronic selling system at Sydney Fish Market, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, according to Auxcis Trading Solutions (ATS) in a press statement. Its outdated electronic auction was replaced by a brand new system that included three auction clocks, a buyers'' gallery ...
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NewsMAQ sonar - armchair fishing
MAQ''s 5° vertical beam outperforms competitors'' 10° vertical beam by providing greater near-surface detection and tracking range on Tuna, according to a press release from the company which has been selling sonar gear for more than 20 years. It says it is the only omni-directional sonar available with a 5° ...
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NewsNew full colour plankton maps hit the market
ORBIMAGE Inc. are offering subscribers an update, version 5.5, of their image processing software, OrbMap™, part of SeaStar Fisheries Information Service. Greg Hammann, senior director of oceanographic solutions said "OrbMap v5.5 allows fishing captains to see a level of detail in our plankton maps that was not possible before," a ...
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Saving baby prawns
An innovative prawn trawl design, which could help to conserve fish stocks will be highlighted by the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish) at Fishing 2004 (May 20-22) Glasgow exhibition.
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On the move at Macrae
The £86m turnover seafood processor Macrae Food Group has made a number of management changes with Bill Hazeldean, former chief executive, becoming group executive chairman.
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Grimsby fishwrap dabs toe in Brussels Expo
Craig Nolan, a master chef will be cooking and serving a new fish delicacy, aptly named the fishwrap at the Brussels Seafood Expo.
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NewsThree new machines from Baader
Continuous innovation is the key to survival in the fishing industry. German processing specialist BAADER will exhibit this year at the SPE in Brussels in Hall 4, booth 5233 with a number of new launches.
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NewsCretel's new skinners
Belgian company Cretel will launch a range of ''revolutionary'' fish skinners at this years Seafood Processing Europe, the brand new automatic fish skinner model 500PLA and the unique squid skinner model 460 SQ.
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Processing companies to supply extra freshness
Times are changing in the processing industry. World Fishing finds out why - The processing industry is changing all the time. It operates at a fast pace and has to be quick to adapt to change in trends or opportunities are missed. The last few years have seen hygiene ...
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Maersk Sealand offers special technology to the seafood industry
In a continuous effort to meet customer demands, Maersk Sealand has assisted in developing one of the world''s leading reefer technology. Some examples of value-adding innovations are the Magnum containers, the Super Freezer containers and the Blast Freezer units.
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MAJA Flake Ice for fish cooling
No fish processing without refrigeration. MAJA Flake Ice offers a cooling medium for fish and seafood of all kinds - not only directly after the catch, but also during transport, storage and finally, when the products are offered for sale in-store. In a bed of ice, the fish stays fresh, ...
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Pantagonian Toothfish longline review unveiled
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has announced the conclusion of the two and a half year scientific review of the South Georgia Patagonian toothfish longline fishery, against the standard set by the MSC''s Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Fishing.
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SIF Group buys nearly a quarter share in IFPC
The SIF Group has bought a 23.16% share in Icelandic Freezing Plants Corporation (IFPC) from the bank Islandsbanki Ltd for ISK 2,027,430,709 (EUR 23,446,403). The holding was bought at a price per share of ISK 5.85 ( EUR 0.06765) and the purchaser acquires the right to dividend and votes in ...
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Optimism still remains in UK
There were 220 white-fish trawlers registered in Scotland three years ago. There are now 120.The white fish fleet has strongly been affected by the long-term recovery plans for endangered stocks, specially cod, in the North Sea.Although North Sea haddock stocks are healthy and the total allowable catch (TAC) is up ...
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Fisherman's manual 2004
This month sees the launch of the Fisherman''s Manual 2004, a new buyer''s guide to key suppliers from around the world.
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Scotland faces further quota cuts
Scotland could face further cuts to its fishing fleet if recommendations by the Prime Minister''s Strategy Unit are followed.
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Australia
Aquaculture is one of the Australia''s fastest growing sectors. While wild catch value fell last year, aquaculture production value increased. Pilar Santamaria reports. - Australia''s Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ) is the largest in the world, covering 10,267 450 square km. However, its commercial catch ranks 52nd in the world, representing ...
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What genuine tuna experts say:
Amongst all the conflicting data on stocks, World Fishing has constantly tried to get at the reality. This column''s latest efforts, in pursuit of the tuna that did not seem to get away, continues with a look at the UN Food and Agricultural Organization''s (FAO) report on the world''s tuna ...
