World Fishing News – Page 485
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Increased capacity and improved quality
The revamp of the refrigeration system onboard the ‘Boronia’ has increased processing capacity and improved product quality.
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NewsPrices, data and the CFP
Niels Wichmann, managing director of the Danish Fishermen’s Association and the Danish Fishermen’s Producer Organisation (DFPO), talks to Carly Wills about the Danish fishing industry.
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NewsSeasonal closures planned off Scotland
Seasonal closures to fishing in four sea areas off Scotland have been planned for the coming weeks to protect spawning aggregations of cod.
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Nor-Fishing Foundation Innovation Award 2014
Nor-Fishing Foundation chairman Liv Holmefjord is encouraging those involved in development projects in the fisheries industry to submit their applications for the Nor-Fishing Foundation Innovation Award 2014 by the deadline of 1 June 2014.
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NewsWärtsilä launches 2-speed marine gearbox
Wärtsilä has launched its new 2-speed marine gearbox offering notable economic and environmental benefits.
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NewsSAPMER’s seventh advanced tuna seiner
In December 2013 the 90m ‘Belle Isle’ was delivered to SAPMER by the South East Asia Shipyard (SEAS).
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Karstensens to build the new ‘Ruth’
Danish fishing company Ruth A/S has placed an order for an 87.8m fishing vessel with Karstensens Shipyard.
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NewsFaroes Islands WTO panel vetoed
The Faroe Islands’ request to set up a WTO panel for the ongoing Atlanto-Scandian herring dispute has been blocked by the European Union.
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NewsNorwegian salmon exports to South Africa
A new research project by Norway’s food research institute, Nofima, is investigating the possibilities for increased export of Norwegian salmon to South Africa.
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NewsInvestment to strengthen Nunavut's fishing industry
Funding of over $360,000 for three projects in Nunavut, Canada, has been announced to strengthen the territory’s fishing industry.
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NewsCod still mislabelled in Dublin’s takeaways
A new study has discovered that cod mislabelling has been eradicated in Dublin’s supermarkets but not takeaways.
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Alaska flatfish fishery RFM certified
The largest flatfish fishery in the world has achieved Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification.
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NewsFish counting by DNA analysis
Scientists from the University of Washington have used fish DNA analysis from tank water to discern which species are more plentiful in an aquarium.
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NewsNew sales manager for Marel GB
Marel has appointed a new sales manager for Great Britain – all part of the strategy to grow the sales of all Marel products and systems in the meat, fish and poultry processing industries.
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EFCA to coordinate implantation of the discard ban
In a seminar organised by the European Fisheries Control Agency in Croatia on 15-16 January, it was agreed by Member States that the agency has a key role in coordinating the implementation of the discard ban.
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BAP growth in 2013
The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification programme experienced robust growth in 2013 in terms of the number of BAP-certified facilities and the volume of product from those facilities on the market, reports the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA).
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Canadian company pursues vessel efficiency
Canadian company Netukulimk Fisheries Limited is to receive $15,342 to complete energy and efficiency audits of its vessels.
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NewsINSEPARABLE campaign launched
European Commissioner Maria Damanaki is launching an EU-wide campaign, INSEPARABLE, to raise awareness on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy.
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NewsOrganic aquaculture project launched
An EU project which aims to increase the production of organic fish in Europe has been launched.
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NewsEco groups fight against modified salmon
Environmental groups are in dispute with the Canadian government over the manufacturing of genetically modified salmon in the country.
