World Fishing News – Page 390
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NewsNorth sea cod partnership
A new partnership is spearheading the aim to assess North Sea Cod stocks to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard, following the species showing positive signs of recovery in the wild.
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Baltic Sea fishing opportunities proposed for 2016
The European Commission has tabled its proposal on fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2016.
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NewsShrimp stern trawler contract
Norwegian shipbuilding company VARD Group AS has announced a contract for a shrimp stern trawler to be designed and equipped by Rolls-Royce.
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NewsIceFish 2017 dates announced
Event organiser Mercator Media has announced that the dates for the 12th Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition, Awards and Conference will be 13-15 September 2017.
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NewsTuna-freezer vessel “Guria” launched
Zamakona Shipyard of Santurce has launched the “Guria” - an ultimate generation tuna- freezer vessel for Basque fishing company Nicra 7.
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NewsWärtsilä power for Norwegian fishing vessel
Wärtsilä is to supply a complete propulsion solution for a new factory trawler fishing vessel currently being built in Turkey for Norwegian marine trawling operator, Halstensen Granit AS.
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NewsJoint venture announced for the Middle East
Seafood processor, Thai Union, and the largest manufacturer of consumer goods in Middle Eastern markets, Savola Foods Company, have announced a joint venture to bring sustainable, innovative, and quality seafood products to Middle Eastern consumers.
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NewsNew state-of-the-art salmon processing factory
Faroese salmon producer, Bakkafrost, is building a new state-of-the-art salmon factory at Glyvrar to centralise its processing capacity.
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Science Advisory Group gets new panel
Seafish’s Science Advisory Group (SAG) has unveiled its new panel of professionals, chosen to provide high-quality, independent scientific challenge and support for the fishing industry.
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NewsCall to social responsibility
A new report launched to coincide with the World Seafood Congress being held in Grimsby this week, calls for a code of conduct on social responsibility for the seafood industry.
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NewsTop 20 fish and chip shops announced
The UK’s top 20 fish and chip shops have been announced and will now compete for the title of the ‘best’, as part of the 2016 National Fish and Chip Awards organised by Seafish.
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NewsSeventh Oz fishery gains MSC certification
Family-run Walker Seafoods has become the seventh Australian fishery to receive Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for its yellowfin and albacore tuna, along with its swordfish.
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NewsPacific Bluefin tuna in conservation crisis
Members of the Northern Committee of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) are meeting this week to adopt “urgent” new conservation measures to protect declining Pacific Bluefin tuna.
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NewsClassification merger for aquaculture sector
International classification society DNV GL is expanding its presence in the aquaculture industry following its acquisition of Norwegian classification body, Noomas Sertifisering (NOOMAS).
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Researchers suggest deep-sea trawling ban
Deep-sea fisheries could benefit from a limit on deep-sea trawling in European waters to a depth of 600m – a ban suggested by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Marine Scotland Science.
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NewsLengthened vessel returns home
Pelagic vessel ‘Adenia’ (LK 193) has returned home to Whalsay, UK, after being lengthened to improve stability and enhance the quality of fish landed.
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NewsDeep Trekker unveils aquaculture drone
Canadian-based Deep Trekker has introduced a new underwater drone to help fish farmers and aquaculture specialists cut costs and improve operational efficiency and yields.
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NewsBig plans for Oman’s fisheries sector
The Sultanate of Oman is trying to diversify its economy beyond oil and, as part of that initiative, is working to overhaul its fisheries sector.
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Seabird sprayer approved
A new seabird mitigation device called a sprayer has been approved by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), following results showing that it reduces seabird interactions with trawlers by 90%.
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NewsOrange roughy recovery a success
The South East Trawl Fishing Industry Association (SETFIA) has described the rebuilding of Tasmania''s stocks of orange roughy and the re-opening of fishing for this species in 2015 as a major fisheries management achievement.
