World Fishing News – Page 289
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NewsSSC feed barge supports extra capacity
Gael Force Group will build a 400t SeaMate feed barge with an eight-line feeding system for The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC).
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NewsNew range of Saeplast boxes
Alison Handling, Europe’s largest independent stockist of plastic containers, continues to support the fishing industry with its new range of Sæplast boxes following its recent acquisition of GW Containers.
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NewsBaader adds to processing range
Baader has released a number of new additions to its range of fish processing equipment, including the new Baader 75 hand-held pinbone remover, the Baader 240 skinning machine optimised for fresh or smoked salmon that can handle up to 50 fillets per minute in its twin-lane configuration, and the Baader ...
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NewsEP’s No to pulse gear
Following an angry debate on Monday, MEPs voted yesterday to end electrical fishing in Europe. This was a surprise turn of events, as a vote in favour of an outright ban had been seen as unlikely.
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NewsCall to protect wild salmon from lice
The Scottish Government have been urged to protect wild Atlantic salmon and sea trout from lice following a damning report.
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NewsIUU operation results in eight arrests
An operation to tackle illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Liberian waters has seen the arrest of eight IUU vessels.
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NewsUK training programme promotes sustainability
A new free training programme aims to help UK inshore fisherman learn about sustainable fishing, fisheries science and management.
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NewsElectric pulse fishing debate heats up
Europêche have criticised campaigners against electric pulse fishing ahead of a European Parliament vote on 16 January.
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NewsSatellite data strategy to help India
Scientists will meet this month to discuss how best to utilise satellite data to identify areas of fish abundance.
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NewsMacGregor acquires Rapp Marine
MacGregor will acquire Rapp Marine Group (RMG) from Nord Kapitalforvaltning to strengthen its fishery and research vessel segment.
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NewsOfficial launch: Offshore Mariculture Asia
Marine finfish production in Southeast Asia has huge potential due to a regional preference for seafood, declining wild captures and a desire to further develop seafood export markets. In light of this, Singapore has been chosen to host the first edition of Offshore Mariculture Asia which will take place 15-17th ...
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NewsPG Flow Solutions appoints CEO
PG Flow Solutions has promoted chief operating officer (COO) Steve Paulsen to chief executive officer (CEO).
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NewsStudy says education key for US aquaculture growth
A new study shows that a general understanding and acceptance of farmed marine foods by the American public is key to growing the US aquaculture industry.
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NewsLoch Duart tackles food fraud
Salmon farming company Loch Duart is harnessing scientific traceability to expose food scams and protect its brand.
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NewsPG Flow Solutions wellboat pump systems order
PG Flow Solutions will supply a seawater circulation pump and engine room pumps for a new wellboat.
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NewsCarsoe breaks into the Chinese market
Carsoe has broken into the Chinese market with the order of a complete processing plant for a one of the world’s largest newbuild krill trawlers.
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NewsOptimar acquired by investment firm
A global investment company has acquired Optimar a leading provider of automated fish handling systems from its Norwegian financial investors Credo Partners.
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NewsSkaginn 3X to deliver new Vardin Pelagic plant
Skaginn 3X will design a new automated Vardin Pelagic plant, which allows for initial capacity of 1300t per day.
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NewsWestern Australia’s new multi-species mollusc hatchery
A big win for Western Australia’s aquaculture industry and the the state’s economy was marked as Premier Mark McGowan and Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly opened the new multi-species mollusc hatchery in Albany. The hatchery, fully operational in 2018, will see over 350 WA jobs created over the next ten years ...
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NewsFirst cobia farm becomes ASC certified
The Open Blue farm in Panama has become the first cobia producer in the world certified to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) standard. To attain certification, the farm was assessed by an independent auditor against a set of robust requirements stipulated by the ASC Seriola and Cobia Standard.
