Latest News – Page 140
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NewsDatabase for fisheries legislation in the Med
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean is launching a new online regional repository for fisheries and aquaculture legislation in the region.
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NewsGreener feed for Norwegian salmon
New research has found that using certified Europe soya in aquaculture feed could dramatically reduce CO2 emissions for the Norwegian salmon farming sector
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NewsReduced salmon catches over coming decade
Russia may ?see significantly reduced volumes of salmon catches within the next decade, mainly due to the ongoing migration of fish to the north due to climate change, according to recent statements by leading analysts, reports Eugene Gerden
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NewsFirst certified carbon neutral shellfish
Harvest Road Oceans’ Leeuwin Coast has become the first aquaculture brand in Australia with officially certified carbon neutral aquaculture products.
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NewsFinding the sweet spot for nephrops
Also known as Norwegian lobster, prawns and langoustine, nephrops are among the most valuable species in European fisheries. For trawl fisheries for nephrops, a major headache is that skippers have to work largely blind, as these are animals that don’t show up on a sounder.
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NewsRedclaw – a dangerous invader?
Aquaculture is a known introduction pathway of invasive alien species, which have become direct facilitators of biodiversity decline worldwide. More importantly, several species that pose severe threats have not been discussed and weighed upon publicly for their prospects and impact. One such case may be the redclaw crayfish, but is ...
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NewsDanish factory decks for Far East trawlers
The first of two new trawlers for the Luntos Fishing Company in the Russian Far East is approaching completion in Vietnam.
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NewsGondan delivers new Magne Arvesen
The Gondan shipyard at Castropol in Spain has delivered a new freezer trawler to Norwegian company Engenes Fiskeriselskap.
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NewsIndustry support for VMS
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has announced that vessel monitoring system (VMS) compliance from Commonwealth fisheries reached a peak of 99.4% as a result of the recent AFMA zero-tolerance campaign.
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NewsBest ever March exports for Norwegian seafood
Despite the ongoing challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, Norwegian seafood exports have recorded their second-highest first quarter figure this year.
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NewsLimited edition Thai Union anime tuna
In the first collaboration between a canned tuna product and classic Japanese anime, Thai Union’s SEALECT Tuna brand has launched a limited edition can with packaging featuring Doraemon, the famous manga series.
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NewsFleet Xpress aids fishing fleet connectivity
Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress high-speed maritime broadband services will be used by a Canadian seafood company to boost communications on its vessels.
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NewsWorld’s most eco-friendly salmon carrier
HAV Design has designed what is believed to be the world''s most environmentally friendly salmon carrier.
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NewsDriving a culture change
How do you turn around a whole culture within a workplace, and even an entire industry – especially an industry that’s generally averse to change? It’s something that is being achieved within Thai Union, one of the select group of the world’s heavyweight seafood producers, with Dr Darian McBain as ...
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NewsGlobal tuna catch mainly from healthy stocks
87.6% of the global tuna catch come from stocks fished at healthy levels, according to the latest ISSF Status of the Stocks report, which also states that 9.6% of tuna catches are from stocks that are unsustainably fished – and these urgently require stronger management measures to be put in ...
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NewsLiegruppen orders new pelagic catcher
Just weeks after taking delivery of innovative LNG-powered pelagic vessel Libas, owners Liegruppen have placed an order for another pelagic vessel, staying with designers Salt Ship Design and the Cemre Shipyard.
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NewsWestern Australia calls for local labelling
The WA (Western Australia) Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) is calling for clear seafood labelling, including state of origin, in the food service sector.
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NewsHybrid seiner ordered for Norwegian owners
A contract has been signed between ship designer Skipskompetanse, shipbuilder Larsnes Mek Verksted and fishing company Camaro Fiskeriselskap for a new 50.70 metre LAO, 12 metre breadth seine netter/purse seiner.
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NewsUK to set provisional catch limits
The UK Government intends to set provisional catch limits for UK-EU shared fish stocks for the remainder of 2021 if an agreement with the EU is not in place by Wednesday 14 April.
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NewsFirst of pelagic pair delivered
The first of two new pelagic vessels for Iceland has been delivered, with Samherji’s Vilhelm Thorstseinsson docking in its home port of Akureyri at Easter.
