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NewsEuropêche re-elects management team
The Secretary General of the Spanish Fisheries Confederation (Cepesca), Javier Garat, has been re- elected as President of the European Fisheries Association, Europêche. The election was unanimously agreed upon by the members of Europêche during the General Assembly held in Brussels.
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NewsChartwell targets small fishing market with new Catchwell catamaran design
Chartwell Marine has announced the launch of the Catchwell, a brand-new vessel design for the small-scale private and commercial fishing sector. The catamaran design responds to extensive feedback from fishermen, alongside operational lessons learned from advanced maritime industries, such as the offshore wind sector.
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NewsSkaginn 3X secures Sub-Chilling success with Sotra sale
Norwegian salmon producer Sotra Fiskeindustri has invested in a Sub-Chilling system from Icelandic company Skaginn 3X.
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NewsUS and Japan focus on sustainability
Aquaculture industry experts from Japan and the United States have met to discuss the challenges faced by the industry as a result of environmental change.
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NewsHong Kong launches sustainable initiative
Following the success of the Sustainable Seafood Coalition (SSC) in the UK, a similar initiative will be launched in Hong Kong.
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NewsTaiwan responds to EJF claims
The Fisheries Agency of Taiwan has launched an investigation following allegations by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) that Taiwanese fishing vessels are involved in illegal fishing activities.
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News2019 quotas agreed at December Council
Ministers meeting in Brussels announced their conclusions for 2019 TACs and quotas early this morning after intense negotiations that have been overshadowed by Brexit and the full implementation of the Landing Obligation on 1st January.
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NewsUniversities join forces to tackle plastic
Research organisations in Denmark are collaborating to investigate the impact of plastic in the ocean and identify whether new legislation is required.
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NewsATQs put pressure on producers
Europêche has said the European Council’s adoption of a regulation setting autonomous EU tariff quotas (ATQs) for certain fishery products for the years 2019 and 2020 will put pressure on EU producers’ prices and employment.
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NewsEscalating gear conflicts in South Atlantic
A collision between Brazilian and Chinese longliners in international waters appears to be the latest incident in an escalation of competition for fishing grounds in the South Atlantic. This time it has led to accusations from both sides, and has also triggered a spate of politically-motivated fake news that has ...
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NewsNew York focus on fish fraud
A bait-and-switch investigation finds retailers run afoul of consumer protection laws.
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NewsCFP a ‘disastrous tool’ says SFF
European Union countries will be guilty of vengeful behaviour if they pile pressure on UK fishermen as a result of Brexit, say Scottish fishermen’s leaders.
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NewsWest coast stocks increase promotes fishing
Recreational and commercial fishing is on the increase on the US west coast thanks to a halt in the near 30 year decline of groundfish.
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NewsSkretting develops integrated feed system
Aquaculture feed company, Skretting, is launching RecircReady, its new integrated concept for recirculating aquaculture feeds (RAS).
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NewsAquaMaof to build 2500 tonne RAS facility in Russia
A new 2500 tonne capacity recirculating aquaculture system for Atlantic salmon is to be built in Russia by AquaMaof Aquaculture Technologies in a €25 million project financed by local investors. The first batch of eggs are expected to be ready towards the end fourth quarter of 2019.
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NewsScottish fisheries discuss climate change
More than 100 guests have come together at a public event to find out more about what climate change could mean for Scottish fisheries.
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NewsIPNLF welcomes new Spanish seafood partner
Leading canning group Jealsa becomes the latest Member of the International Pole & Line Foundation
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NewsNew CEO for Pescanova USA
The Nueva Pescanova Group has appointed Chris Maze as CEO of its Pescanova USA subsidiary, effective as of January 1st, 2019.
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NewsAgreement to boost UAE aquaculture
The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai World Central (DWC), also known as Dubai South to scale up the aquaculture industry in the UAE through establishing a fish farm.
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NewsDamen to assist with vessel leasing
More than 60 delegates attended Damen’s first Fishing Seminar in South Africa, where the company presented its new vessel leasing fund specifically designed for African shipowners.
