World Fishing News – Page 539

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    DigitalGlobe and Geoeye merge

    2013-02-12T17:01:00Z

    DigitalGlobe, Inc. and GeoEye, Inc. announced the completion of their merger at the end of January.

  • Test lab technician John Allen at work at the new facility
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    New fishing rope development centre opens

    2013-02-12T16:20:00Z

    Rope manufacturer Bridon has invested £5m in the recently-launched Bridon Technology Centre (BTC), built for the development of fishing ropes.

  • Ibercisa will supply the fishing machinery for Andenesfiske’s new trawler. Credit: Tersan Shipyard
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    Ibercisa breaks into Norway

    2013-02-12T13:45:00Z

    Spanish company Ibercisa has secured contracts for the supply of fishing machinery to three Norwegian trawlers.

  • Gloria Maris' meagre, sea bream and sea bass have been certified sustainable. Photo: Stan Shebs
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    Gloria Maris certified sustainable

    2013-02-12T11:49:00Z

    Gloria Maris'' aquaculture farm, on the French island of Corsica, has been certified sustainable by international certification body, Friend of the Sea.

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    NFFO: Greenpeace should focus on the fishermen

    2013-02-12T11:36:00Z

    The National Federation of Fisherman’s Organisations (NFFO) has offered to meet with Greenpeace to identify more ‘real and tangible ways’ the organisation can contribute to the sustainable and commercial goals of the UK fishing industry.

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    SRT to provide AIS to India

    2013-02-12T10:47:00Z

    Software Radio Technology Plc (SRT) has received an order for 500 Identifiers from its Indian customer, to be delivered before the end of April this year.

  • Following a successful trial, Chinese fishing vessels will be using Beam terminals for satellite communications
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    Chinese order worth $1m for Beam

    2013-02-12T10:23:00Z

    Following a successful trial and acceptance of its technology, Beam Communications Pty Ltd has received a US$1m order from Beijing Marine Communications & Navigation Company (MCN) for the supply of Beam Inmarsat marine satellite terminals.

  • The RFS was developed by Seafish to raise standards in the catching sector
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    Morrisons commits to safety

    2013-02-12T06:00:00Z

    UK supermarket Morrisons has become the first food retailer to announce new commitments to the health and safety of the fishermen supplying its seafood.

  • The IFFO has welcomed the European Parliament's decision to ban discards in EU waters. Photo: Henry Wolcott 2005/Marine Photobank
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    IFFO welcomes discards ban

    2013-02-11T16:16:00Z

    Andrew Mallison, director general of the International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organisation (IFFO), has welcomed the European Parliament’s vote to introduce a ban on discarding fish in EU waters.

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    Greenpeace: NFFO forced into ‘embarrassing climb-down’

    2013-02-11T12:48:00Z

    Greenpeace’s recent report ‘Wolf in Shrimp’s Clothing’ has caused quite a stir.

  • Pacifical tuna will be the second canned MSC certified product offered by NorgesGruppen
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    Pacifical tuna for Norwegian retailer

    2013-02-08T10:43:00Z

    Unil AS, the Norwegian purchasing unit responsible for the private labels of the country’s largest retailer, NorgesGruppen, is calling on tuna fishing companies and processors to catch and supply sustainable skipjack tuna in the Western and Central Pacific region.

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    Fisheries sector disappointed with CFP vote

    2013-02-08T05:00:00Z

    Following yesterday’s vote in the European Parliament, Europêche and the Copa-Cogeca Working Party on Fish have acknowledged the support expressed by MEPs for an ambitious CFP reform, but said at the same time they felt disappointed.

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    NFFO welcomes EU vote

    2013-02-07T18:05:00Z

    The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) has welcomed the European Parliament vote this week for sweeping reforms of the Common Fisheries Policy, but it has warned about the dangers of practical implementation.

  • The BlueTraker VMS Terminal. Photo: Bluetraker.com
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    AST-EMA consortium receives type approval

    2013-02-07T16:24:00Z

    After winning the UK fisheries tender for new the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and Electronic Reporting System (ERS), based on the BlueTraker® VMS, the AST-EMA consortium has been awarded type approval.

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    Scottish caught mackerel IS sustainable

    2013-02-07T15:53:00Z

    Despite the recent negative press regarding mackerel, the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association wants to reassure consumers that Scottish caught mackerel is sustainable and meets all of the Marine Conversation Society’s sustainability credentials.

  • MarineCommander offers a multitude of solutions for boat owners
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    Icom UK launches MarineCommander

    2013-02-07T14:15:00Z

    Icom UK has launched the MarineCommander, a navigation system which offers a multitude of solutions for boat owners giving the opportunity to ‘connect’ compatible VHF radios, AIS transponders, radar and/or fish finders.

  • The organisation hopes the jingle will inspire sustainable fishing. Photo: WWF
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    Friend of the Sea launches jingle

    2013-02-07T14:14:00Z

    International non profit organisation, Friend of the Sea, has launched a professional jingle in order to further promote marine sustainability.

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    Top albacore boat credits WESMAR sonar

    2013-02-07T14:02:00Z

    The top albacore boat in the Pacific last year used a WESMAR HD860 electronically stabilised sonar, and the owner credits his WESMAR sonar and the captain of his boat with their success.

  • The newly discovered eelpout Photo: NIWA/University of Aberdeen
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    New species found off New Zealand

    2013-02-07T13:59:00Z

    NIWA research scientists have returned from a two week survey to the north of New Zealand, near the Kermadec Islands, with evidence of new species of fish.

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    EFF deadline dates

    2013-02-07T12:48:00Z

    With European Fisheries Fund (EFF) scheme ending in December, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced panel deadlines for the rest of the year and is urging the industry not to miss out on funding.