World Fishing News – Page 216
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NewsQuality is the driver for satcoms
Cobham Satcom isn’t a name that’s all that well known across the fishing industry, but it’s a company that has roots in many long established brands that are instantly familiar; Sailor, Sea Tel, Thrane & Thrane and Skanti.
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NewsQueensland provides COVID-19 support
The Queensland government is working with the commercial fishing industry and is making available a $3.66 million assistance package to help the industry cope with the effects of coronavirus on seafood exports.
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NewsOi London 2020 – biggest and best yet
Oceanology International pulls out all the stops to provide value for visitors at upcoming 50th anniversary event at ExCel London.
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NewsCollide – or engage with the future
Devices, apps and digital are coming fast at sea. As simple and cost-effective technology becomes available for boats, the NEXT GEN Shock Mitigation Workshop brings decision makers together to highlight the issues today and identify viable solutions for the future.
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NewsCoronavirus forces conference cancellation
Organisers of Aquafeed Horizons 2020 conference, the specialised conference for aquaculture feed professionals due to take place on 24th March 2020 in Bangkok, have cancelled the meeting.
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NewsNew feed concept promotes growth and survival
Aller Aqua has launched a new feed concept incorporating a series of aquafeeds based on a blend of ingredients that promote growth and survival in fish as well as disease resistance and prevention.
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NewsUrgent discussions needed about immigration
Two of Scotland’s largest seafood organisations have called for urgent discussions with UK government ministers amid concerns about the impact of post-Brexit immigration plans on the sector.
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NewsThai Union reports profit of THB20bn
Thai Union Group has announced a normalised net profit of THB5,218 million in 2019, an increase of 0.5% year-on-year and a 6.4% increase in gross profit to THB20.1 billion.
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NewsDiversified takes over Aquaculture UK
Diversified Communications has acquired Aquaculture UK – the trade show dedicated to the growing aquaculture sector.
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NewsCalysta appoints new COO
Alternative protein producer Calysta has appointed a new chief operating officer to lead global operations and corporate development activities.
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NewsGroups sue over fish farm permit
Environmental groups have applied to the US courts to block a major offshore aquaculture plan that could have catastrophic impacts on the health of Puget Sound.
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NewsMilestone for publicly owned Ferguson
The first vessel to be completed since Ferguson Marine came into public ownership has been officially named at the yard in Port Glasgow in Scotland.
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NewsNew sales manager joins Skaginn 3X in Norway
Kai Einar Jensen Bystrøm will head the sales Skaginn 3X sales team in Norway as of 1st April.
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NewsASC shrimp gains GSSI recognition
The ASC’s Shrimp Standard has been recognised by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) benchmark based on FAO guidelines for the ecolabelling of seafood, which aims to give clarity on seafood certification schemes.
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NewsEcuadorian government adopts tuna action plan
Ecuador’s Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investments and Fisheries has issued a new ministerial agreement adopting the National Tuna Action Plan (PAN ATUN).
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NewsPronomar unveils new drying system
Pronomar will be exhibiting its innovative drying systems at the first edition of the Skipper Expo in Limerick in the Republic of Ireland.
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NewsHéðinn joins hands with Kongsberg Maritime
Icelandic company Héðinn has signed a contract with Kongsberg Maritime to continue as a service provider in a handover from the original arrangement under which it represented Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine (RRCM), acquired by Kongsberg acquired in 2019. The name Kongsberg Maritime replaces Rolls-Royce Marine.
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NewsNergård Havfiske orders second newbuild
An order worth NOK500 million for a new freezer trawler has been placed with Vard by Nergård Havfiske
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NewsSeminar highlights oyster farming challenges
Sustainability, competitiveness and innovation were among the topics of a two-day seminar for members of Ireland’s oyster farming sector.
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NewsGrowing importance of Iceland’s fresh exports
The value of Iceland’s fresh seafood exports has grown steadily, from 11% of seafood export values in 2000 to 27% in 2019.
