All Industry News articles – Page 165
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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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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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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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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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NewsDecline in oysters leads to ban
UK fishermen have been left reeling after plummeting numbers of oysters in the Solent led to a ban during their peak season.
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NewsShellfish research programme
A team of international scientists have launched an ambitious programme to monitor the effects of climate change on shellfish that are vital to the European fishing economy.
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NewsFish stock exploitation has declined
ICES has concluded that exploitation of fish stocks in the Northeast Atlantic has declined significantly during the last decade.
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NewsCommission disappointed by WCPFC meeting
The European Commission has expressed its disappointment on the outcome of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission’s (WCPFC) 10th plenary session, held 2-6 December 2013 in Australia.
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SFF: CFP has fundamental flaws
Now that the new Common Fisheries Policy is coming into force, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is warning that the new CFP has some fundamental flaws.
