World Fishing News – Page 260
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NewsFirst MSC accreditation for Indonesia
Indonesia has welcomed its first accreditation by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for sustainable fishing.
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NewsNew tests launched to help seafood industry
Fapas, the proficiency testing arm of the UK’s Fera, has launched new proficiency tests to help protect consumers and businesses from contaminated seafood.
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NewsOfficial launch for first newbuild from Parkol Marine’s Middlesbrough yard
A new scalloper built for James Monaghan of Islay Crab Exports based on the Scottish Isle of Islay, enjoyed a traditional maritime naming ceremony where Atlantic Dawn was blessed by Father Michael Gobbett and named by James’ daughter Kayleigh.
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NewsCarrying capacity protocols developed
Representatives from MIMECCA, a Spanish-led project focused on estimating the carrying capacity of marine aquaculture sites, has convened industry experts to report their findings.
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NewsPlans for profitable Kenyan aquaculture
Farm Africa’s Kenya market-led aquaculture programme has mapped out how the Kenyan government can build a sustainable and inclusive aquaculture sector.
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NewsAgreement on Western Waters multi-annual fisheries management plan
The European Commission has welcomed the agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on a multi-annual plan for fisheries in the Western waters. The agreement is expected to help restore and maintain stocks at sustainable levels, while ensuring social and economic viability for the fishermen operating in the ...
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NewsUS passes bill to reduce fishing regulation
The United States’ House of Representatives has passed the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorisation Act 2018.
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NewsFreezertech acquired by Carsoe
With the acquisition of Freezertech, Carsoe is set to expand its product portfolio for the food processing industry. Freezertech is a specialist in producing high quality plate freezers, with focus on efficiency and reliability.
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NewsAFMA appoints acting CEO
The Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources has appointed Anna Willock to the role of acting CEO of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), commencing 24 November.
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NewsGardar engine refit promises NOx and fuel savings
Wärtsilä is due to deliver the first of its new generation Wärtsilä 31 engines to a Norwegian customer, and this is the installation of such an engine to replace an older unit.
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NewsChinese fish oil company is Friend of the Sea
Chinese manufacturer, Shandong Yuwang Pharmaceutical, has obtained Friend of the Sea certification for its refined fish oil and softgel.
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NewsCflow and PG Flow Solutions team up
Norwegian specialist in the handling, storage and transport of live fish, Cflow, has been acquired by PG Flow Solutions, a fellow Norwegian company specialising in cargo handling systems.
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News£1.28m in R&D funds for Scottish Sea Farms
Scottish Sea Farms is to receive £1.28 million to support its research and development into fish welfare and environmental protection.
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NewsAustralian Kingfish moves into Chinese market
Australian seafood company, Clean Seas Seafood, has signed an agreement with Hunyan Haiyan in China to further distribute Yellowtail Kingfish in the region.
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NewsReal-time shrimp monitoring with Notus Echo
Notus has developed what it describes as the first shrimp detector for trawl gears, and reports from the first users to fit the system to shrimp trawls have been highly positive.
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NewsBjørøya acquires new AKVA feed barge
Norway-based Bjørøya has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a new AKVA feed barge.
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NewsIPNLF bigeye tuna fears
A meeting aimed at reducing the overfishing of bigeye tuna in the Atlantic has ended with no breakthrough in sight.
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NewsValka to deliver EUR10m groundfish factory
Fish processing systems designer Valka has signed a contract with Murman Seafood Company to design and build a EUR10m first of its kind groundfish processing plant featuring a fully automated pin-bone and portion-cutting line in Kola, Russia.
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NewsIAFI opens 2019 fish technologist award
The International Association of Fish Inspectors (IAFI) has opened applications for the 2019 Peter Howgate Award for young fish technologists.
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NewsIT system ensures efficient delivery to over 6000 customers
One of Austria’s leading fish processors is managing the complicated logistical process of supplying regular orders to more than 6000 customers using an industry-specific IT solution from CSB-System.
