World Fishing News – Page 754
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SFF welcomes EC commitment for radical thinking on CFP reform
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has welcomed the strong indications given last week''s Fisheries Council in Brussels that the EC is committed to meaningful reform of the Common Fisheries Policy.
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New Marine Safety Officer for Scottish Fishermen’s Federation
Experienced fisherman Derek Cardno has been appointed as the new Marine Safety Officer for the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation.
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Ministers push for more protection in Pacific Ocean
Greenpeace has welcomed the move to propose four large areas of international waters in the Pacific Ocean off limits to all fishing by 2010.
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Faroese Pelagic Organisation enters mackerel and herring fisheries for MSC assessment
The Faroese Atlanto-Scandian herring (also known as Norwegian Spring Spawning herring) and north east Atlantic mackerel fisheries have entered assessment for certification under the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
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NewsCabinet Secretary launches Scottish Fisheries Project
An historic partnership of the Marine Stewardship Council and the Scottish Government came together recently to launch a new project that will boost the environmental credentials of Scotland’s fisheries.
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Shoreham Port secures second grant
Shoreham’s fishing industry is to receive a financial boost following the approval of funding worth £26,000.
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New Zealand hake, ling and southern blue whiting fisheries enter MSC assessment
New Zealand’s hake, ling and southern blue whiting fisheries managed by the Deepwater Group have entered assessment for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
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Professor brands CFP a "failure"
A new Danish doctoral thesis has concluded that the EU common fisheries policy is a failure that has been in a state of constant crisis since it was introduced in 1983.
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"The End of the Line" out 8 June
"The End of the Line" is coming to UK cinema screens on World Oceans Day - 8 June.
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Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons receives MSC certification
Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, the 15th Century hotel and restaurant in Oxfordshire, UK, run by chef patron Raymond Blanc OBE is the only Michelin starred restaurant to have achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) traceability certification on two of the fish varieties served in his restaurant. This means that dishes ...
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£4.7m English fishing industry
Over £4.7 million has been awarded to the English fishing industry from the European Fisheries Fund.
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Waitrose calls for sea change
Waitrose is calling for a sea change on the issue of sustainable fishing as new research reveals that 72% are unaware that some fish are as close to extinction as the white rhino.
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AFMA's quota management project
Australia: A process of regulatory reform is currently occurring at AFMA to simplify regulation across fisheries and reduce management costs. AFMA is reviewing quota management arrangements as part of this regulatory reform process.
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Shark-Free Marina Initiative to reduce worldwide shark mortality
The Shark-Marina has one purpose - to reduce worldwide shark mortality. Recently the not-for-profit company launched its strategy which intends to prevent the deaths of millions of vulnerable and endangered species of shark.
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Sea angling conservation group launches national shark tagging programme
The Scottish Sea Angling Conservation Network (SSACN) recently announced the launch of the Scottish Shark Tagging Programme (SSTP) which will provide a central location for gathering the data necessary to fight for the protection of the shark, skate and ray species found within Scottish coastal waters.
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Scottish ministerial group to be formed
A joint ministerial group is to be set-up to take forward reforms on new quota and licensing arrangements for Scotland and the rest of the UK.
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Cosalt's new distributor deal
Cosalt has reached agreement with maritime equipment store N1 Industrial in Peterhead, UK, to be the official distributor for Cosalt''s marine safety products and services in the area.
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NewsLife saved by Comet handflare
A German fisherman has been rescued after igniting a handflare from marine distress signal brand Comet.
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Belzona reduces health and safety risk
The health and safety implications of high temperature in a hydraulic system can not only cause serious injuries such as burns, but in addition, shortened life of the hydraulic hoses which will ultimately lead to failure of the hydraulic system which would be costly to replace.
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Canadian video on vessel safety
Canadian fishing industry and workplace safety stakeholders have come together to produce a video that will promote awareness among fish harvesters on vessel safety.
