World Fishing News – Page 489
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NewsScallop fishery certified sustainable
The US Atlantic sea scallop fishery has been certified to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard for sustainable, well-managed fisheries following an independent assessment conducted by Intertek Moody Marine.
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Atlantic Radio unveils “industry first”
Atlantic Radio Telephone has released the WiFi version of its SatStation Extreme Desktop Dock, thought to be the first WiFi-enabled docking station for an Iridium satellite phone.
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NewsSkinney-Pinganes boosts production
Skinney-Pinganes has bought a pelagic production solution from Icelandic equipment provider, Skaginn.
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NewsNew fishing byelaws in England
The UK’s Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has brought in new byelaws to protect reef habitats in four European marine sites (EMS) from bottom towed fishing in England.
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NewsWishing you a Merry Christmas
All the very best wishes for a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year from everyone at World Fishing and Aquaculture.
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NewsNFI assesses Indonesian sustainability
The National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) Crab Council is teaming up with the global collaborative known as 5in10 to look at the economic impact of sustainability initiatives.
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New members for Sea Pact
Two American and one Canadian company have become new members of the Sea Pact group - Stavis Seafood, A.C. Covert, and J.J. McDonnell, taking its size up to nine.
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NewsUK secures sustainable future
This year’s annual round of EU fisheries talks has proven successful for the UK fishing industry after it was agreed to freeze the number of days fishermen can go to sea.
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NewsFish and shellfish apprenticeships soar
The Seafood Training Academy''s collaboration with the ESTC Group is proving successful, with over 60 apprentices signing up within the first three months.
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NewsEU reaches agreement on catch limits
EU ministers have reached an agreement on 2014 fishing opportunities in EU and non-EU waters and certain fish stocks in the Black Sea.
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NewsOz fisheries research boost
The Tasmanian senator has announced that more than AUS$6m will be invested in research projects to ensure Australian fisheries stay ahead of the game.
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NewsEU and Faroes work hard to resolve differences
The European Union and Faroe Islands are working hard to get back on track, despite the ongoing dispute over mackerel.
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Vietnam shrimp sector - good result for 2013
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has reported good results for the Vietnamese shrimp sector in 2013.
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New tuna vessel for Mexico
Mexican tuna company, Procesa, has ordered a tuna vessel from Galician shipbuilder Hijos de J. Barreras, S.A.
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New film to engage developing world fisheries
A new film has been launched by the Marine Stewardship Council to support the positive transformation of seafood resources management in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia.
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NewsSFF makes recommendations ahead of EU talks
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is urging the EU Fish Council not to make further cuts in the number of days that vessel can put to sea next year, ahead of talks next week (16 and 17 December).
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NewsNew Turkish built factory freezer trawler
Turkey’s Tersan Shipyard Inc has delivered a new state of the art factory freezer trawler to the Norwegian fishing company, Andenes.
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NewsMSC seafood confirmed sustainable
Independent DNA testing of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) labelled products has confirmed their sustainability, with over 99% correctly labelled.
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NewsFAO calls for prompt action in the Philippines
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is calling for prompt and sustainable action to help rebuild fishing livelihoods in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan.
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Oyster virus research boost
A new purpose-built laboratory at Cawthron Aquaculture Park near Nelson, has further boosted a long-term research programme to breed Pacific oysters resilient to a virus that devastated New Zealand’s oyster industry three years ago.
