World Fishing News – Page 154
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NewsFolla builds on Loppa’s success
The success of the Loppa heading and gutting machine developed by Måløy company Havfront has been such that a new machine for use in shore-based fish processing has been developed, with the prototype already in use.
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NewsBridge manufacturer plans market return
After several years of standstill, maritime workstations manufacturer, Flexibridge, is planning a triumphant return to the maritime market.
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NewsSberbank and RFC sign supertrawlers deal
Sberbank and the Russian Fishery Company (RFC) have jointly agreed to finance the construction of four large freezing fish trawlers.
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NewsDelousing systems fitted by Tórshavn yard
The MEST shipyard in Tórshavn earlier this summer completed the installation of an advanced delousing system for Bakkafrost and is working on outfitting a second vessel for operation in Scotland.
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NewsBeamy autoliner for Icelandic company
Looking to replace their older vessel with a newbuild offering more capacity and greater comfort, Icelandic fishing company Blakksnes earlier this year took delivery of new longliner Hulda GK-17, built by Trefjar.
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NewsCflow technology for wellboat conversions
Aquaship has selected technology supplier Cflow to deliver fish handling technology for two newly converted wellboats.
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NewsBiomega invests in biorefining capacity
The Biomega Group has expanded its manufacturing plant in Skaganeset, near Bergen in Norway, to help boost manufacturing and processing capacity.
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NewsThyborøn take door technology to a new level
The Bluestream Type 22 trawl doors introduced by Thyborøn Trawldoor four years ago have been highly successful, but now the company has pushed development even further, while also preparing for full door control of the doors in the water.
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NewsSkretting's new Sustainability Manager
Skretting has announced the appointment of Jorge Diaz as Sustainability Manager. This is a dynamic role that supports the company’s top-priority sustainability agenda, and which also complements the roll-out of Nutreco’s Sustainability Roadmap 2025 with its three pillars of Health & Welfare, Climate & Circularity and Good Citizenship.
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NewsFiskevegn appoints new CEO
Magne Fure is taking on the role of managing director at AS Fiskevegn.
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NewsPiriou to build netter/longliner for ACAV
Fishermen’s co-operative Armement Coopératif Artisanal Vendéen (ACAV) has returned to Piriou to order a 21 metre gill netter/longliner that will be delivered in late 2022 to Adrien Delevaud, who fishes from Ile d’Yeu.
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NewsSmall fisheries face bigeye burden
The International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) has urged the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) to stand up for small fisheries regarding bigeye tuna fishing opportunities.
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NewsApp to reduce bycatch wins award
An app used by Scottish skippers to share real-time information about the location of hotspots of unwanted fish has scooped a sustainability award.
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NewsCleaner fish vaccine project benefits salmon
UK researchers have received funding to determine the best conditions for vaccinating ballan wrasse against a potentially fatal disease.
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NewsSvalbard standoff
A group of European fishing vessel operators are heading for a landmark legal case, taking the Norwegian government to court to seek a ruling on quota they see as having been stolen from them.
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NewsEndangered species tracking
Researchers are using tracking devices off the UK coastline to monitor an endangered marine species.
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NewsGreen milestone for Aller Aqua
Fish feed producer Aller Aqua has reached an environmental milestone and industry first.
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NewsNewcomers join Tuna Australia board
New directors appointed to the Tuna Australia board are expected to bring fresh insights and ideas to support and strengthen the tuna longline industry.
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NewsNew ASC requirements for farmed fish welfare
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council is consulting the public on new requirements to improve the welfare of farmed fish that take advantage of new developments and research concerning issues including water quality, stocking density and slaughter.
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NewsWest Africa sustainability
Two innovative marine projects are helping pave the way for sustainable fishing in West Africa.
