World Fishing News – Page 513
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NewsEMFF to fuel overfishing
Votes have been cast on how taxpayer money from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) will be spent, and the overwhelming response from environmental groups is that this fund will now facilitate overfishing.
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NewsFishermen question UK Fisheries Minister
UK fishermen have questioned the UK Fisheries Minister, Richard Benyon, on their “pivotal” future as major changes are made to the industry.
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NewsEMFF vote “sheer madness”
The Fisheries Committee of the European Parliament has voted on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) – and has voted in favour of subsidies for new boats.
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NewsIllegal fish still a problem for Europe
A new report by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has found that despite the EU IUU Regulation being in place for three and a half years, illegally caught fish is still entering the EU.
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NewsVictory for small-scale fishermen
The High Court has backed the UK government''s decision to redistribute some of the unused fishing allowances held by big fishing firms to small inshore fishing boats.
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NewsHB Grandi retires trawlers
HB Grandi says that the retirement of two of its freezer trawlers is both part of the company’s strategy to increase land-based production and because of the consequences of a reduction in quotas.
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New freezer plant in Dijon
In June GEA Refrigeration Technologies opened its new Freezer Competence Center in Dijon (France).
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NewsGhana aquaculture development plan
Ghana has launched its first National Aquaculture Development Plan (GNADP) to guide the systematic and sustainable development of the aquaculture value chain in the country.
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Faroese saithe MSC certified
The Faroe Islands saithe fishery is now Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified, following an 18 month assessment by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
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Ireland launches fishing industry safety package
A new cross-departmental safety initiative for the Irish fishing industry has been launched by the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Marine and the Ministry for Transport, Tourism and Sport.
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Three-star BAP certification for Marine Harvest Canada
Marine Harvest Canada (MHC) has become British Columbia’s first salmon company to achieve three-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.
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NewsShark finning ban
Now all sharks landed in EU ports and by EU vessels worldwide must have their fins still attached to their bodies.
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NewsRecord year for Seawork
Seawork 2013 attracted record numbers of commercial marine professionals with over 7,300 visitors this year, a 6% increase on 2012.
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NewsFirst ‘Think Fish’ campaign launched in The Netherlands
The second week of September has been dubbed ‘Think Fish Week’ by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and World Wide Fund for Nature-Netherlands (WWF-NL).
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NewsNarong Seafood to remain BAP certified
The Narong Seafood Co. Ltd. shrimp processing plant in Samutsakorn, Thailand, will retain its Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, following an unannounced audit by the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA).
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NewsEU economic boycott threatens Denmark as well as the Faroe Islands
The Faroese government is urging the EU to return to the negotiating table to resolve the dispute about the herring stock, with the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs now stepping in as mediator.
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NewsASL growth driven by Scottish salmon
Associated Seafoods Ltd (ASL) has revealed plans to make its Scottish smoked salmon and shellfish the main promotional focus for future market growth after receiving positive customer feedback.
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NewsStrategic tuna plan
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has published a new strategic plan for the next five years in order to better maintain the sustainability of tuna stocks and their ecosystems.
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NewsMarine Harvest Canada BAP certified
Marine Harvest Canada (MHC) has become the first farm raised salmon producer in British Columbia to achieve three star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.
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Marine Nutrition gets MSC
One of the largest supplier of animal feeds to UK public aquariums, Marine Nutrition, has received Marine Stewardship Council certification (MSC).
