Latest News – Page 161
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NewsIcelandic industry’s fuel usage at record low
The Icelandic fishing industry’s fuel usage totalled 129,000 tonnes during 2019, the lowest figure since records began in 1982, according to figures published by the National Energy Authority.
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NewsCollaboration to improve standards
Thai Union and Global Seafood Assurances will take the treatment of workers’ rights onboard set out in the Responsible Tuna Fishing standard (APR) of the Spanish tuna fishing fleet as an example to incorporate them in their social certification systems for fishing activities.
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NewsAker BioMarine launches new support vessel
Aker BioMarine has launched its new support vessel at CIMC Raffles’ Yantai yard, as the vessel is ready for commissioning and final outfitting just in time for the 2021 krill harvesting season.
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NewsEC agrees to reassess parasite risk
The Aquaculture Advisory Council (AAC) has received an official reply from the European Commission’s Directorate for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries’ director general, Charlina Vitcheva, to its recommendation that the risk of parasites in farmed fish to human health is re-evaluated.
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NewsMulti-language function for inventory system
Dynamic Systems, a software developer specialising in fresh food, has launched a data entry option that makes its inventory system accessible to those for whom English is a second language.
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NewsJRC/Alphatron Marine launches online training
JRC/Alphatron Marine is launching an online learning management system at the Global Training Academy (GTA).
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NewsA fresh look at fisheries and food security
A new book by Dr Ásta Dís Óladóttir and Dr Ágúst Einarsson book takes a unique and innovative approach to demonstrate how fisheries and aquaculture can achieve sustainability and how small fishing communities can become successful and contribute to overall industry globalisation.
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NewsGael Force Group launches recruitment drive
Gael Force Group has launched a recruitment drive following the creation of new senior engineering and support roles at the company.
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NewsSkretting unveils carbon neutral feed
Skretting Italy has launched a new carbon neutral feed in an attempt to minimise CO2 emissions generated by the aquaculture sector.
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NewsEC adopts Baltic Sea multiannual plan
Ahead of this autumn’s negotiations on fishing opportunities for 2021, the European Commission has adopted a report taking stock of the multiannual plan (MAP) for the Baltic Sea.
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NewsBusiness stable at Sea Harvest despite Covid
Sea Harvest Group has posted a stable set of interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2020 with a 7% increase in revenue to R2 billion and headline earnings of 61 cents per share, in line with the same period last year.
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NewsNew approach for a sustainable future
Back in February 2017, Maruha Nichiro launched a model research project studying inland cherry salmon aquaculture, with a collaborative project between Maruha Nichiro and partners in industry, government, and academia. This was the first inland aquaculture project in Japan to be certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) for sustainable ...
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NewsPelagic newbuild anticipates changes
Pelagic fishing company Astrid Fiskeri has placed an order for a large new pelagic vessel to be delivered in May 2022, designed with capacity to meet the challenges of changes in future fishing patterns.
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NewsLocal build for Kaliningrad pelagic trawler
With a few months to go before completion and delivery, the first new trawler in many years to be built in Kaliningrad for a local operator has been launched.
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NewsUltra-modern processing at Murman Seafood
A high-capacity processing plant formally opened by Murman Seafood in Murmansk last week brings together that latest technology to process portions to the highest quality standards.
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NewsMarine electronics veteran joins Airmar
Airmar Technology Corporation has welcomed Brian Vlad to the company as marine product line manager.
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NewsMaritime security plan targets IUU fishing
The United States Coast Guard has released a new strategy to enhance global maritime safety, security, and stewardship by combatting Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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NewsWAFIC announces new CEO’s appointment
The board of the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) has announced the appointment of Darryl Hockey as WAFIC’s new CEO, and he has already stepped into his new role.
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NewsMiddle East land-based salmon venture
A design and co-operation agreement for design of a number of land based salmon farms in the Middle East has been signed between AKVA group Land Based and Vikings.
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NewsAquaculture survey kicks off in Lebanon
Lebanon is partnering with the General Fisheries Commission of the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) to support the sustainable development of Lebanese aquaculture.
