All Industry News articles – Page 74
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NewsDeep sea quotas agreement
EU fisheries ministers have agreed on the 2017 and 2018 fishing limits (or TACs) for 19 deep-sea stocks, the first time in six years they have reached a unanimous agreement on quotas.
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NewsExporting Galician freezer know-how
Based at La Coruña in Galicia, Tucal specialises in marine and industrial refrigeration equipment and air conditioning, and is has a long track record behind it of supplying plate freezers, ice machines, blast freezers and compact units.
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NewsInternational ocean governance: EU's contribution
The European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have adopted a Joint Communication which proposes actions for safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed oceans.
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NewsISSF sets its position ahead of ICCAT meeting
In advance of the 20th Special Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has released its position statement.
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NewsVella welcomes strategic ocean energy roadmap
Commissioner Vella has welcomed the Ocean Energy Forum results from 18 months’ worth of work on the future of ocean energy in Europe.
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NewsIceland’s fleet steams home
Iceland’s fishing fleet hauled its gear at 2300 last night and headed for home as a resolution could not be found in the long-running negotiations between vessel owners and unions.
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NewsPros and cons of using CO2
Dutch company Vink is no stranger to refrigeration for the food business, but is a newcomer to fishing and brings some new thinking to producing ice at sea.
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NewsSeafish warning over low grade tuna
Seafish says that some low grade tuna is being placed on the UK market and being mis-sold as high-grade tuna after being injected with fermented vegetable extract in order to restore its red colour.
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NewsSunderland Marine consolidates in North America
Sunderland Marine Insurance Company have confirmed the sale of its Seattle branch completes the consolidation of its operations in North America.
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NewsAddressing plastification of the oceans
An EU funded project has demonstrated that maritime waste including used fishing nets can be transformed into high quality plastic raw materials at a competitive price.
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NewsCommissioner in dialogue with European social partners
EU social partners have met with Karmenu Vella, Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, to discuss the pressing issues facing the fishing sector, including health and working conditions at sea.
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NewsGroundfish processing set to start in December
HB Grandi’s groundfish processing plant at Vopnafjörður in eastern Iceland is expected to be ready for operation in December, although the possibility of a seamen’s strike starting next week could delay production.
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China's 111th MSC-certified product
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched the 111th MSC labelled product in China, Iceland Golden Red Fish.
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Mangrove crab and seaweed farming training
The second session of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Centre and Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) training course on Mangrove crab hatcheries and nurseries saw participants broaden their knowledge in the field.
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NewsSeabird strategy takes off
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is currently developing a Protected Species Strategy for Seabirds.
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NewsAFMA retrieves ghost net
A joint operation by the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has seen the retrieval of a significant abandoned fishing net from Australia’s northern waters.
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NewsNew measures for Cardigan Bay scallop fishery
The cabinet secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs has announced new management measures for the Scallop fishery in Cardigan Bay following an extensive consultation.
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NewsSFF elects new President
Ian Gatt has added to his role as chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and takes over as the new president of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF).
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NewsSafety guide for fishing vessels
Leading insurer to the fishing industry, Sunderland Marine, has published a free to download new safety guide in order to promote safe working practices onboard fishing vessels.
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NewsContinued IRF certification for golden redfish
The Global Trust has granted the Golden redfish fisheries continued IRF certification, following its first certification back in 2014.
