World Fishing News – Page 238
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NewsFuel scheme protects distributors
Fuel specialist OTS TankCare has created an independent fuel certification scheme for fuel distributors that has been authorised by the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers.
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NewsNew project to replace oil-based plastics
A collaborative project has launched aimed at developing and producing new bio-based thermoplastic composite materials in an effort to reduce ecological impact on the marine environment.
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NewsOxymat to exhibit generators at Aqua Nor
Generator manufacturer, Oxymat, has completed the development of its Nordic series, Half pallet, Pallet and larger O200 series.
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NewsAcuapesca Group retains FoS certification
Peruvian seafood processor and exporter, Acuapesca Group, has retained its Friend of the Sea certification for its sustainable seafood production.
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NewsCaribbean commission convenes
The Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission will convene in Miami to promote the conservation and sustainable management of marine flora and fauna in the wider Caribbean region.
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NewsOmega christens new ship for Cooke Uruguay
Omega Shipyard, a subsidiary of Omega Protein, has christened the latest ship to be built in its Moss Point shipyard in Mississippi.
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NewsSatlink to help modernise Kiribati fisheries
The Kiribati Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development’s (MFMRD) has selected Satlink, a Spanish engineering company specialising in sustainable fishing solutions, to assist in modernising its Fisheries Management Platform.
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NewsIPNLF and ISSF launch pole-and-line guide
A new handbook detailing science-based best-practices for maximising catch value and also minimising the environmental impacts of these fisheries is jointly published by and the International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) and the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF).
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NewsResqunit sets up in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The Norwegian venture behind the innovative flotation device designed to allow lost lobster and crab gear to be retrieved has set up in Canada, with its new headquarters in the Dartmouth Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship’s (COVE) Start-Up Yard.
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NewsFish stocks at risk due to illegal discarding
The UK government does not know the extent of compliance with the EU landing obligation, the new rules appear to have had little impact and illegal discarding of fish may still be taking place, a new report has found.
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NewsInnovation workshop for Irish aquaculture
Irish aquaculture has been given a boost with a two week specialist programme aimed at supporting start-ups.
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NewsBone detection in frozen-at-sea products
Danish industrial equipment supplier, InnospeXion, has developed an X-ray system that enables large fish blocks to be inspected for bones, saving time for fish processors.
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NewsASC issues revised salmon and trout standards
Following a multi-stakeholder review, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Salmon Standard and Freshwater Trout Standard have been updated.
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NewsSimrad expands GPS range
Marine electronics manufacturer, Simrad, has updated its GPS range with the P3007 and P2005.
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NewsNueva Pescanova launches new freezer vessel
The Nueva Pescanova Group has seen the launch of the first of four new freezer vessels which will renew part of its fleet in Mozambique and be used for shrimp fishing by its subsidiary, Pescamar.
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NewsIndonesia Seaweed expands into Europe
Indonesia Seaweed, a brand of the Indonesian Seaweed Industry Association, ASTRULI, is planning a major expansion of seaweed extracts in the European market to boost carrageenan and agar-agar production capacities.
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NewsRS presents amended register rules at Expo
The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) will host an ''Amendments to the Register Rules related to the fishing fleet'' conference within the third Global Fishery Forum and International Exhibition of Fish Industry, Seafood and Technology – Seafood Expo Russia.
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NewsThai Union urges action on slavery
Thai Union’s global director of corporate affairs and sustainability has shared insights into tackling modern slavery in companies'' supply chains.
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NewsMP highlights eel conservation
Zac Goldsmith, MP for Richmond Park and Kingston North and the government’s Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference champion, released European eels into the Thames with the leading eel conservation charity, the Sustainable Eel Group (SEG), to highlight the plight of the endangered species.
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NewsEU fisheries management hits difficulties
With the The European Commission launching its annual consultation on the state of fish stocks and the preparation for setting fish quotas for next year marked by the objective to fish all stocks at MSY levels by 2020, the good news is that most of the stocks in the North ...
