World Fishing News – Page 288
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NewsNew generation South Atlantic trawler
The Nodosa shipyard at Marín in Galicia last year delivered two new vessels to fish in the South Atlantic; first specialised toothfish longliner CFL Hunter, and now trawler Monteferro, designed to concentrate on squid but with capacity to also target some fish species.
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NewsNuevo Pescanova joins GSSI partnership
Spanish fishing and processing giant Grupo Nuevo Pescanova has joined the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) as a funding partner.
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NewsDavid Gregory to chair SAIC
The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has appointed David Gregory as chairperson from 1 March.
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NewsMPEDA and COOP link to boost organic aqua farming in India
In a first-of-its-kind tie-up in India’s marine sector, COOP Cooperative, one of Switzerland''s biggest retail and wholesale companies, is partnering the Government of India''s Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) to develop export-oriented organic aqua farming in India to cater to the growing demand for organic seafood products across the ...
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NewsFirst anglerfish fishery MSC certified
The Iceland Sustainable Fisheries (ISF) anglerfish (monkfish) fishery is the first of its kind globally to gain MSC certification.
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NewsVísir takes next step in automation
Fishing and processing company Vísir, based at Grindavík in the south of Iceland, has installed a Marel FleXitrim system.
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NewsFleet blessing for Western Australian fisherman
Dongara fishermen and locals have celebrated the start of a new fishing season with a traditional Blessing of the Fleet ceremony.
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NewsHuman rights reporting platform launched
A new global reporting platform for recording cases of maritime human rights abuses aims to promote corporate social responsibility (CSR).
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NewsPentony to lead NOAA Greater Atlantic
Michael Pentony has been appointed regional administrator for NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
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NewsMSC sets new UoA requirements
All fishing activities on a target stock on a single trip will have to be certified against the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) sustainable fishing standard.
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NewsPacific Seafood granted 4* BAP Oysters
Pacific Seafood has become the world’s first company to offer four-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) oysters.
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NewsMaaskant to deliver new twin-rigger/fly-shooter
Owners in the Dutch fishing hub of Urk have placed an order with Maaskant Shipyards in Stellendam for a new combination twin-rig trawler/fly-shooter for delivery in 2019.
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NewsIPNLF welcomes Blue Ventures founder Alasdair Harris to its board of trustees
The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) has announced that Dr Alasdair Harris, Founder and Executive Director of marine conservation charity Blue Ventures has joined its Board of Trustees. In the role, alongside his fellow trustees, Harris will help guide IPNLF’s future progress, overseeing the governance of the organisation and ...
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NewsPlastic Waste: a European strategy
The first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics has been adopted and is a part of the transition towards a more circular economy, according to the European Commission, which states that it will protect the environment from plastic pollution while fostering growth and innovation, turning a challenge into a positive agenda for ...
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NewsFood careers event seeks UK young talent
Young people will be given an insight into the range of food sector careers at a UK event next month.
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NewsÖrfirisey back in business
HB Grandi’s freezer trawler ''Örfirisey'' is back at sea in the Norwegian sector following a pitch propeller malfunction.
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NewsUK Fishing Forum tackles future challenges
The UK Fishing Forum saw 70 representatives from across the fishing industry gather together to tackle future challenges and opportunities.
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NewsUK retailers question tuna sustainability
UK retailers have told the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) they are concerned about selling tuna from compartmentalised fisheries.
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NewsVideo shows traceability and human rights link
A new video documents how a Thai digital traceability pilot programme has helped boost human rights in the seafood industry.
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NewsFriend of the Sea certification
Burgerstein Micronutrients (Antistress Ltd, Association for Health Protection) has attained Friend of the Sea''s certification for three Omega-3 products.
