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  • The fully automated packing solution from Marel reduces give away Photo: Marel
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    Marel unveils new robotic packing system

    2021-02-22T10:30:00Z

    Marel has launched a new automated fish processing solution, combining intelligent batching software with robotic technology.

  • The Trident System Photo: Trimara
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    Loch Duart updates cages with Trident system

    2021-02-19T10:30:00Z

    Loch Duart is soon to take receipt of an advanced aquaculture steel cage system designed by Poseidon Ocean Systems.

  • (l-r) Beeyoh Amphanniyom, president of Ban Na Thap Women’s Group Seafood Processing, Peter Galli, global director of corporate communication at Thai Union and Bunjong Nasae, advisor of Thai Sea Watch Association Photo: Thai Union
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    Thai Union signs coastal community MoU

    2021-02-19T10:26:00Z

    Thai Union has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two community groups in Songkhla in southern Thailand to provide them with a solar-powered fish-house dryer that will double the amount of fish they can sell.

  • Expertise from Seattle, production in Denmark
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    Expertise from Seattle, production in Denmark

    2021-02-19T07:30:00Z

    The expertise built up by Danish company Carsoe in supplying complete factory decks with all the capacity needed to produce surimi on board led to the order for the Russian Fishery Company’s new Vladimir Limanov and its sister vessels.

  • The Stadion Basin project hopes to improve salmon farming techniques Photo: Framo
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    Framo invests in salmon project

    2021-02-18T11:35:00Z

    Pump manufacturer, Framo, is teaming up with fish farming company, Lingalaks, on the Stadion Basin project which aims to develop a closed, floating production system for salmon.

  • Reuben Segal, COO of AqualisBraemar Photo: AqualisBraemar
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    AqualisBraemar in Chinese partnership

    2021-02-18T09:22:00Z

    AqualisBraemar and the East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (ECSFRI-CAFS) have teamed up to develop offshore aquaculture.

  • 100-tonne/day ice capacity for Danish factory
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    100-tonne/day ice capacity for Danish factory

    2021-02-18T07:30:00Z

    Needing to install a substantial production and storage capacity for flake ice, a Danish processor went to KTI-Plersch Kältetechnik GmbH in Germany with the challenge of supplying a plant that would meet its particular needs, while also meeting demanding hygiene standards.

  • South Africa’s hake trawl fishery supports around 27,000 jobs Photo: MSC
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    SA hake celebrates MSC renewal

    2021-02-17T09:27:00Z

    South Africa’s hake trawl fishery is celebrating 16 years of Marine Stewardship Council certification following the announcement of its fourth successful assessment on 12th February 2021.

  • IUU fishing costs the seafood industry between US$10bn and US$36.4bn each year Photo: NOAA
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    Nowhere to catch, nowhere to land

    2021-02-17T09:22:00Z

    Five industry stakeholders are calling for urgent action to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, a practice which costs the seafood sector up to US$36.4 billion annually.

  • Fraserburgh twin-rigger Jacqueline Anne
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    Fraserburgh twin-rigger Jacqueline Anne

    2021-02-17T07:30:00Z

    A repeat order is always the sign of a satisfied customer and the fact that twin-rig trawler Jacqueline Anne FR-243 is the fourth new vessel in only twelve years for Adam Tait and his sons Adam and Johnny speaks for itself, reports Dave Moore.

  • New net loft’s first purse seine repair job
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    New net loft’s first purse seine repair job

    2021-02-16T19:41:00Z

    Norwegian pelagic vessel Rav docked in Norðfjörður on Monday last week, with a badly damaged capelin purse seine. The gear had been damaged while shooting away, catching on a walkway above the net bin. The skipper and crew immediately saw that this would be a major repair job and that ...

  • pelagic drift net fishing
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    Action needed on pelagic drift net fishing

    2021-02-16T13:18:00Z

    The tuna fishing industry represented by Europêche is calling on the EU and Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) parties to take action on large-scale pelagic drift net fishing during the next IOTC meeting.

  • Investing in the North American market
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    Investing in the North American market

    2021-02-16T10:21:00Z

    As Royal Greenland continues to invest in resources in Canada, Chile, and beyond, the company also continues to invest in its sales and marketing capabilities in the North American market.

  • Héðinn’s new take on fishmeal and oil
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    Héðinn’s new take on fishmeal and oil

    2021-02-16T07:30:00Z

    With a great deal of experience behind them in supplying and servicing  systems to produce fishmeal and oil both ashore and on board fishing vessels, most fishmeal factories operating in Iceland have benefitted from the company’s expertise.

  • Assessing the Brexit fallout
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    Assessing the Brexit fallout

    2021-02-15T15:26:00Z

    For much of the UK’s fishing industry and for seafood buyers in Europe, the final act of Britain’s departure from the European Union has been a rough landing.

  • Spelve farm manager, Alan Tangny Photo: Scottish Sea Farms
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    Hybrid powered feed barge ‘fantastic’

    2021-02-15T10:33:00Z

    Scottish Sea Farms is piloting a bespoke hybrid power system on board one of its feed barges, reducing fuel consumption, carbon emissions and operating costs.

  • Managing the density of crab and lobster pots is crucial to sustainability Photo: University of Plymouth
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    Pot density crucial for sustainability

    2021-02-15T10:26:00Z

    Managing crab and lobster catches could offer long-term benefits to fishermen and the environment and make the industry more sustainable, according to a new study.

  • First Piriou tuna seiner for Via Océan
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    First Piriou tuna seiner for Via Océan

    2021-02-12T14:09:00Z

    Despite challenges presented by the pandemic, Piriou’s yard in Vietnam has completed a new metre tuna purse seiner, with delivery on time.

  • Trawl doors from recycled plastic
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    Trawl doors from recycled plastic

    2021-02-12T07:30:00Z

    Trawl door producer Polar Fishing Gear is taking a step to one side from the conventional steel doors to produce both demersal and pelagic trawl doors using recycled plastic.

  • (l-r) Stay Afloat Darwin trusted advocates Michael O’Brien, Toni Hedditch and Fran Davis Photo: WAFIC
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    Seafood industry helps colleagues stay afloat

    2021-02-11T10:29:00Z

    Seafood Industry Australia (SAI) and Women in Seafood Australasia (WISA) have teamed up to launch a mental health and well-being pilot programme for commercial seafood industry workers.