World Fishing News – Page 195
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NewsShellfish start-up swamped by demand
Since starting fishing in July this year with start-up loan help from the Development Bank of Wales, Sion Riley’s catches have been in high demand since he launched Holyhead Shellfish.
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NewsYorkshire marine research centre opens
The Holderness Fishing Industry Group (HFIG) has opened a marine research centre with a community laboratory and research hatchery in Bridlington, Yorkshire, UK, to conduct vital research on fishing grounds in the North Sea.
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NewsOcean Choice appoints new European MD
Ocean Choice International has announced that Rens Elderkamp is joining the company’s sales team as managing director of its European operations.
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NewsMSC extends remote assessment period
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is continuing to permit remote assessments and audits where Covid-19 restrictions prevent on-site audits.
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NewsCaterpillar unveils new marine engine
Caterpillar Marine has launched a new marine engine with a rated engine speed of 2300 rpm.
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NewsDock Blocks reduce maintenance costs
The low-maintenance design, durability and simplicity of Dock Blocks mean a 50% reduction in maintenance costs for users of these floating modular docks, according to the company’s CEO, Matt West.
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NewsSpanish tuna fleet in full MSC assessment
Spanish tuna association AGAC is entering the full MSC assessment process, requesting its tropical tuna catch be independently assessed against the Marine Stewardship Council Fishery Standard.
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NewsAndfjord Salmon on track with Andøya site
Andfjord Salmon is on track to finalise construction of first 1000 tonnes maximum allowed biomass (MAB) land-based capacity pool at Kvalnes in Norway’s arctic archipelago during the second half of 2020.
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NewsNo fish oil or meal in farmed fish diet
Researchers in Hawaii have made a breakthrough in the quest to develop a cost-effective, fish-free feed for farm-raised Kampachi, or almaco jack, a carnivorous marine fish.
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NewsCleaning the beaches in Russia
The first stage of the Clean Coast Ecological Marathon for clearing the coast of rubbish has been held on the sea coast of Schitovaya Bay in Russia.
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NewsPartnership pushes technical skills for women
Women in Maritime Africa, South Africa chapter (WIMA-SA), and Global Fishing Watch (GFW) have joined forces in a partnership that seeks to develop technical skills for women working in the maritime sector.
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NewsNorebo lead trawler launched
The lead vessel in a series of ten 81.60 metre by 16 metre breadth factory trawlers has been launched at the Northern Shipyard in St Petersburg with its delivery date scheduled for the second half of 2021.
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NewsIbercisa supplies Olupale’s deck systems
A new trawler taking shape at the Armón Navia Shipyard for Namibian company Seacope Freezer Fishing is being outfitted with electric winch systems designed and produced by Ibercisa Deck Machinery.
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NewsNew CEO at Seafood Industry Australia
An exhaustive executive search and interviewing process has culminated in Seafood Industry Australia naming Veronica Papacosta as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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NewsAnnual exhibition celebrates the sea
Generations of artists have sought inspiration from the sea and that tradition continues today as the Royal Society of Marine Artists Annual Exhibition features around four hundred paintings, with a large number documenting commercial fishing and fishermen at work.
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NewsLongline Survey goes to Plan B, then Plan C
Scientists will install and test a new data collection system on two Massachusetts fishing vessels for the twice-yearly Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline survey. It’s a story of perseverance and flexibility in the face of difficult challenges.
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NewsAquaculture vital for coastal communities
The aquaculture industry contributes to the long-term viability of many communities, according to a new report commissioned by Marine Scotland, which finds that the sector provides year-round, well-paid jobs and supports economic growth in rural, coastal and island areas.
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NewsIndustry proves its resilience
The marine ingredients industry has proved its resilience in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to IFFO president Anne Mette Baek.
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NewsA better take on toothfish
“?We are fishermen,” was the simple reply when asked why a group of Norwegians would go all-in for longline fishing in Antarctic waters, oceans apart from their North Sea home base.
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NewsResuming Pacific aerial surveillance
Fisheries ministers at their 17th Forum Fisheries Committee meeting earlier this month recognised the importance of aerial surveillance, including through the Pacific Maritime Security Program–Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (PMSP/FFA), after noting the increased risk of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
