World Fishing News – Page 155
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NewsMaking aquaculture more transparent
By launching its first ever online dashboard, Iceland is shining a light on its fish farming sector and taking new steps to share as much information as possible.
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NewsRFC’s new trawler arrives in Vladivostok
After successful fishing trials, the Russian Fishery Company’s new flagship trawler Vladimir Limanov has arrived in Vladivostok for scheduled customs clearance and presentation to the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS).
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NewsFASFA appoints new executive director
The Frozen At Sea Fillets Association (FASFA) has announced the appointment of Julie Waites as its new executive director following the retirement of Malcolm Large.
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NewsCermaq award for work to improve fish welfare
The Fish Welfare Prize prize was awarded to Cermaq at last week’s AquaNor exhibition in Trondheim, for the company’s improvement work at Holmvåg fry plant in Steigen, and the good results it has produced.
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NewsLanding obligation control challenging
A new study of the implementation of the landing obligation (LO) has found control and enforcement remain challenging.
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NewsSiam Canadian opens Ecuador branch
Already established in South America since 2019, Thai-based global seafood and meat supplier Siam Canadian has announced its latest expansion with an office in Guayauqil.
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NewsUK supporting Pacific ECS submissions
The UK Government has signed an agreement with the Pacific Community (SPC) for GBP 263,000 that will help Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, and Tonga to secure the rights and responsibilities over their respective ocean spaces.
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NewsIntegrated salmon and kelp farming
Algae can both reduce emissions and be an alternative raw material in feed. Some of the nutrients released from salmon cages are water-soluble and can be used to fertilise the algae and lead to increased carbon capture. “Integrated salmon and kelp farming enables us to both utilise ...
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NewsNorcod achieves first cod harvest
Norcod has started commercial harvesting of cod farmed in Norwegian waters to generate the company’s first sales revenue.
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NewsDetecting heart disease in salmon
A group of aquaculture researchers in Scotland is aiming to develop a simple mass testing tool that can detect heart conditions in salmon.
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NewsBrunvoll systems for six new fishing vessels
Brunvoll propulsion and manoeuvring systems have been selected for six new fishing vessels being built at Karstensens Skibsværft in Skagen for Norwegian, Swedish and Scottish companies, to be delivered over the coming two years.
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NewsPapua New Guinea pledges sustainable tuna
Fishing Industry Association (PNG) has become the latest signatory to the 2025 Pledge towards Sustainable Tuna (25PST), a voluntary commitment convened by the World Economic Forum, Friends of Ocean Action and the Global Tuna Alliance (GTA).
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NewsThai Union beats 2020 sustainable tuna pledge
Thai Union Group has surpassed its sustainable tuna commitment for 2020 according to a newly published progress report.
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NewsHalibut feed contract
The world’s largest producer of farmed halibut has signed a six-year feed contract with Aller Aqua.
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NewsAustralian seafood’s future looks bright
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has welcomed the release of the Australian fisheries and aquaculture statistics 2020, which has shown aquaculture is now the largest sector of the domestic seafood industry.
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NewsSterner selects PG’s pumps for smolt facility
Norwegian water treatment company Sterner AS has awarded PG Flow Solutions a contract to deliver 15 pump systems to the new smolt facility that Sterner is building for Sande Settefisk.
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NewsChinese restaurant chain prioritises BAP
Yexiao Food & Catering Management is giving priority to seafood originating from Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certified facilities as part of a memorandum of understanding the company signed with the Global Aquaculture Alliance (now the Global Seafood Alliance).
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NewsNew water monitoring system for RAS farms
Blue Unit Solution will be showcasing its new water quality monitoring system as this year’s Aqua Nor in Trondheim.
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NewsP and P buys into Thunnus Overseas Group
Dutch fishing and processing group Parlevliet & Van der Plas has agreed with main shareholder Mohamad Khachab to acquire a significant shareholding in Thunnus Overseas Group (TOG).
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NewsTenth Norebo trawler build underway
The Northern Shipyard in St Petersburg has begun construction of the tenth vessel in the series of trawlers being built for Norebo Group.
