World Fishing News – Page 197

  • Scientists are able to predict catch rates of bigeye tuna by analysing phytoplankton size Photo: NOAA
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    Phytoplankton size key to tuna catch rates

    2020-08-17T10:38:00Z

    Scientists in the Pacific Islands region have published new research that can help predict catch rates in the Hawai?i longline fishery.

  • SEAC perfects belly cleaning
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    SEAC perfects belly cleaning

    2020-08-17T07:30:00Z

    Swedish filleting machine producer SEAC, which has already shown that small is no problem as its machines are capable of handling exceptionally small fish, has turned its attention to ensuring the belly cavities of processed fish are fully cleaned.

  • The ‘Ny Vestkysten’ is designed by Danish naval architects OSK-ShipTech Image: OSK-ShipTech
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    New Danish Fisheries Agency inspection vessel

    2020-08-14T09:34:00Z

    Hvide Sande Shipyard, Steel and Service has been chosen to build a new fishery inspection vessel for the Danish Fisheries Agency.

  • Xelect provides an audit service helping companies to better assess their broodstock Photo: Xelect
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    Genetics audit helps improve quality

    2020-08-14T09:22:00Z

    Aquaculture genetics specialist, Xelect, has launched a new service providing independent genetic audits to help evaluate the value of a company’s broodstock.

  • Aquaculture’s crucial role to feed billions
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    Aquaculture’s crucial role to feed billions

    2020-08-14T08:30:00Z

    The recent Virtual Ocean Dialogues conference confirmed that while the sector has made strong progress, some important obstacles still need to be overcome

  • Aquaculture workboat for Maltese fish farm
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    Aquaculture workboat for Maltese fish farm

    2020-08-14T07:30:00Z

    In the midst of the challenges presented by the global pandemic, The SMS Group has delivered a newbuild 24 metre aquaculture vessel to a tuna farm operator in Malta.

  • A US task force is developing a seafood trade strategy Photo: NOAA
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    US seafood trade strategy

    2020-08-13T09:15:00Z

    A new task force has submitted recommendations to help level the playing field for US seafood exporters and importers when doing business with other countries.

  • Research is underway into using rock anchors in aquaculture Photo: SAIC
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    Anchoring technology takes a leap forward

    2020-08-13T09:02:00Z

    A research consortium has taken a significant step forward in the development of anchoring technology that could help the aquaculture sector deliver sustainable growth and reduce its environmental impact.

  • Lockdown stimulates hilsa fishery
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    Lockdown stimulates hilsa fishery

    2020-08-13T07:30:00Z

    Amid the Covid-19 gloom there’s some good news for fishermen in West Bengal, who can hope for an exceptional hilsa yield this year, reports Aneetha NG.

  • Karstensen delivers German-flagged trawler
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    Karstensen delivers German-flagged trawler

    2020-08-12T13:24:00Z

    There was something of a delay in the delivery of Cuxhaven-registered pelagic trawler Kristin NC-336 to its Swedish owners, and despite the drawback of the delayed completion, this also brought some advantages.

  • K-Sim simulator on SAFETY4SEA shortlist
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    K-Sim simulator on SAFETY4SEA shortlist

    2020-08-12T13:19:00Z

    Kongsberg Digital’s K-Sim Fishery simulator has earned a well-deserved place on SAFETY4SEA’s 2020 Training Award shortlist.

  • Satlink to train observers for remote roles
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    Satlink to train observers for remote roles

    2020-08-12T13:01:00Z

    Satlink, which specialises in developing electronic monitoring technology for sustainable fishing, has launched an ambitious training program for on-board human observers who are responsible for compliance monitoring on vessels operating in various EEZs as some Regional Fisheries Organisations, such as the Western and Central Pacific Commission (WCPFC), have suspended the ...

  • Taiwan Exhibition postponed
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    Taiwan Exhibition postponed

    2020-08-12T12:55:00Z

    The Taiwan International Fisheries and Seafood Show, originally planned for September, has postponed to a new December date.

  • Seafish has published its 2019 fleet data report Photo: Seafish
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    2019 the ‘calm before the storm’

    2020-08-12T12:29:00Z

    The UK’s fishing fleet has seen a notable decrease in the weight of landings in 2019 according to figures published by Seafish.

  • Navalia 2020 has been cancelled but will return next year on an annual basis Photo: Navalia
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    Navalia 2020 cancelled

    2020-08-12T12:19:00Z

    International shipbuilding exhibition, Navalia, scheduled to be held in Vigo, Spain in October has been cancelled.

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    Clear impact of responsible aquaculture

    2020-08-11T11:58:00Z

    ASC''s first Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) report demonstrates the impact of certified responsible aquaculture with clear improvements in the environmental performance of salmon farms in Norway, Canada and Chile, and shrimp farms in Vietnam.

  • BIM is launching a support programme for seafood processors Photo: BIM
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    BIM launches water conservation programme

    2020-08-10T12:17:00Z

    Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency, is launching a new Water Stewardship Support Programme for seafood processors on 25 August 2020.

  • New Northern Isles Regional Manager Richard Darbyshire with MD Jim Gallagher Photo: Scottish Sea Farms
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    New appointments in SSF restructure

    2020-08-10T12:11:00Z

    Scottish Sea Farms has promoted its regional manager for Orkney, Richard Darbyshire, to the all-new role of Northern Isles regional manager with responsibility for the company’s Shetland and Orkney farms, supported by two new area manager roles.

  • Marport opens Cape Town facility
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    Marport opens Cape Town facility

    2020-08-07T09:12:00Z

    Marport has announced the opening of Marport South Africa (PTI) located in Cape Town in South Africa.

  • The SFP and major seafood retailers are urging governments to tackle shrimp disease Photo: SFP
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    Retailers urge action on shrimp disease

    2020-08-07T09:05:00Z

    The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) together with more than 25 major retailers and seafood companies has written to the governments of China, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam urging them to take increased and immediate action to address the ongoing problem of new diseases in shrimp farms.