World Fishing News – Page 295
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NewsEC proposes 2018 TACs
The European Commission (EC) has suggested quotas for 78 stocks as part of its sustainable fishing proposal.
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NewsRussia’s new fish taxes
The forthcoming hike in taxes the fishing industry in Russia is expected to become subjected to is going to be the largest in the modern country’s history, according to the recent reports.
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NewsGreenland halibut certified as sustainable
Greenland’s halibut has been Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery.
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NewsSpindrift delivered to Whalsay
Icelandic GRP boat builder Trefjar has delivered a new Cleapatra Fishermen to a customer in Whalsay in Shetland.
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NewsSafety first for fisheries legislation
The government has not properly considered vessel safety when contemplating new fisheries legislation, an NFFO representative has said.
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NewsBacklash against middle men in South Africa
Fishing communities should elect their own spokespeople to ensure fair representation, a South African politician has said.
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NewsOysters and scallops first for BAP certification
Oysters and scallops are the latest species to be represented in the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party aquaculture certification programme.
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NewsNFI Crab Council expands
US company E. Frank Hopkins Seafood has become a member of the National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) Crab Council.
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NewsHandling plastic waste in the fishing sector
An event focusing on practical experiences of preventing waste generated by the fishing industry from ending up in the sea will take place at the Europort 2017 exhibition.
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NewsIceland’s mackerel fishery gains MSC certification
Iceland’s mackerel fishery has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification following assessment by SAI Global.
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NewsFAO talks set strategic direction for aquaculture work
The ninth session of FAO’s Sub-committee on Aquaculture saw a strong focus on working together to overcome challenges facing the global aquaculture sector.
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NewsFirst spat from Scottish pilot mussel hatchery goes to sea
The first mussel spat reared at the Scottish Shellfish Hatchery Stepping Stone project in Shetland is to be transferred to on-growing sites at sea.
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NewsAller Aqua and American Seafoods success at IFFO Awards
Aller Aqua and American Seafoods Co. have won leadership accolades at the IFFO Awards.
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NewsBioMar’s Karmøy production facility opens Line 3
BioMar Group’s Karmøy production facility in Norway has opened Line 3 to increase its output by approximately 70%.
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NewsFirst Abalone fishery to achieve MSC certification
The Western Australia Abalone Fishery is the first of its kind globally to be awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
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NewsMaking change happen in the Med and Black Sea
The 41st Annual Session of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) drew to a successful close, with decisions adopted at Budva in Montenegro as the first concrete outcomes of the Malta MedFish4ever Declaration to improve the state of fish stocks and the economic prospects in the Mediterranean Sea.
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NewsKarstensens deliver new Áine
A new pelagic trawler for Irish company Aine Fishing was delivered recently, replacing an older vessel of the same name that had also been built by Karstensens Skibsværft in 2003. Áine is the latest in a series of new pelagic vessels from the Skagen yard.
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NewsJohn Deere releases 4.5l engine
John Deere Power Systems'' new PowerTech 4045SFM85 4.5l engine offers more power and less weight than previous models.
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NewsCCAMLR appoints Dr David Agnew as Executive Secretary
MSC''s Science and Standards Director Dr David Agnew has been appointed to the post of Executive Secretary with Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCALMR).
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NewsDual beam stabilised sonar for more effective fishing
A new sonar technology being trialled by vessels in the Americas promises to make fishing more cost effective.
