All Industry News articles – Page 51
-
NewsMaine awarded NOAA grant to restore Atlantic salmon and river herring
The Maine Department of Marine Resources has been awarded US$311,357 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Species Recovery Grants to States Program to restore Atlantic salmon and river herring in the state’s Togus Stream.
-
NewsFishermen invited to participate in SeaWise trials to improve safety at sea
Fishermen in the UK are being invited to participate in research trials with a new stability monitor designed to improve safety at sea.
-
NewsHake longline fleet achieves certification
Spanish consumers can now enjoy more Friend of the Sea certified hake following the conclusion of the audit of the whole Puerto de Celeiro fleet of 22 longline vessels that supplies approximately 30% of the hake consumed in Spain.
-
NewsDoubling western rock lobster industry’s value
Western Rock Lobster plans to establish an Australasian Institute for spiny lobster research in a bid to double the industry’s economic contribution to $1 billion in the next decade.
-
NewsDS-Concept becomes Tradewind and expands its service range
DS-Concept, a global provider of trade finance solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, has changed its name to Tradewind. The company is a leader in international export factoring, and the change of name is designed to highlight its role in financing cross-border transactions, which resemble trade winds circling the globe.
-
NewsContract awarded for new Lerwick market
In the latest phase in development of Lerwick’s fishing industry hub, construction of a replacement white fish market is scheduled to begin this month – in a project expected to more than double landing capacity at the Shetland port, the the second largest UK port for fish landings.
-
NewsCFP performance report shows improved stock status but progress slowing
A report on the performance of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) has concluded that stocks status has significantly improved although the rate of progress has slowed in the last few years.
-
NewsSmall UK fleet at serious risk with prolonged and weak Brexit quota negotiation position
Small scale coastal fishermen are at risk of going out of business, the chairman of the Coastal PO and executive director of the Low Impact Fishers of Europe has warned.
-
NewsHans Buch appoints Palle Wredstrøm as marine division manager
Hans Buch has appointed Palle Wredstrøm as marine division manager in charge of developing sales and associated services as well as product and customer portfolio within the marine, meteorology and railway segments.
-
NewsTri Marine joins IPNLF
Major supplier of tuna and tuna products to brands worldwide Tri Marine has become the latest member of the International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF).
-
NewsNew octopus FIP in Mauritania
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has announced the formation of a new fishery improvement project (FIP) designed to promote sustainable octopus fishing in Mauritania, Africa.
-
NewsIndustry stakeholders gather for Brexit terms campaign
Organisations across the UK fishing industry met recently in Manchester to take stock of the UK’s exit negotiations with the EU and to agree the elements of a campaign to hold the Government to account on its commitments to the fishing industry.
-
NewsStudy concludes fishermen have key role to play in scientific data collection
A study investigating the progress of delivering effective fishing industry-science data collection has concluded that if fishermen are supported in the right way, then current data shortages could be overcome.
-
NewsEC eel regulation evaluation to combat critically low stock
An evaluation of the eel regulation will be carried out by the European Commission (EC) following a warning by scientists that European eel stock is in critical condition and "urgent" action is needed to ensure its recovery.
-
NewsEU technology project targets efficiency and sustainability
A new GB£5m EU-funded project aims to develop technology to help make the industry more environmentally friendly, efficient, sustainable and profitable.
-
NewsHofseth Aalesund invests in Baader machinery
Norway-based Hofseth Aalesund has invested in Baader’s fillet production line in a bid to boost capacity and productivity.
-
NewsMore sustainable coldwater crab production achievable
About 44% of global coldwater crab production can be classified as sustainable or improving, and that number can improve quickly with more effort in North America and Europe, according to the newest sector report released by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP).
-
NewsEuropean debut of Thai Union’s Yellowfin Tuna Slices
The European debut of Thai Union''s Yellowfin Tuna Slices will take place at the Seafood Expo Global.
-
NewsFirst London Oyster Week events confirmed
The first round of feature events for London Oyster Week has been confirmed with more than 25 restaurants and bars across the city offering masterclasses and tasting sessions between 21 and 29 April.
-
NewsPingtan Marine vessels undergo rebuild to boost capacity
27 of Pingtan Marine Enterprise’s fishing vessels are being modified and rebuilt by Huanghai Shipbuilding in a bid to ensure they can operate compliantly in the Indian Ocean and increase the company''s total annual harvest capacity from 80,000 to 110,000t.
