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  • Applying blockchain technology to aquaculture
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    Applying blockchain technology to aquaculture

    2019-05-15T09:00:00Z

    The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is about to utilise blockchain technologies to address growing problems of antibiotics used in aquaculture, aiming to monitor the entire chain of culture and processing, reports JK Kumar.

  • Igueldo reaps benefits of WASSP F3X sonar
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    Igueldo reaps benefits of WASSP F3X sonar

    2019-05-15T07:00:00Z

    The skipper of squid trawler Igueldo is more than happy with the WASSP F3X system installed during the recent refit.

  • 'Strand Senior'
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    Pelagic newbuilds to feature Sonihull systems

    2019-05-14T09:37:00Z

    12 pelagic fishing newbuilds from the Karstensens Skibsvaerft shipyard in Skagen, Denmark have been fitted with NRG Marine’s Sonihull ultrasonic antifouling systems to protect their box coolers.

  • USV provides fleet fishfinder platform
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    USV provides fleet fishfinder platform

    2019-05-14T09:00:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled a brand-new Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), a uniquely versatile craft designed and built to provide the highest possible standard of data acquisition.

  • Beyond Brexit
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    Beyond Brexit

    2019-05-14T07:00:00Z

    Despite all the current uncertainty about how Britain and the EU will part ways, the UK’s seafood sector should still seek pathways to future market growth

  • Seafood Scotland has launched the 'Changing Tides' strategic plan for the Scottish seafood sector Photo: Seafood Scotland
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    Strategic action plan for Scottish seafood

    2019-05-13T10:21:00Z

    Seafood Scotland has launched a strategic action plan designed to be a catalyst for change in Scotland’s seafood sector.

  • Generale Conserve's tuna brand, Asdomar, has been awarded Friend of the Sea certification Photo: Generale Conserve
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    Asdomar given Friend of the Sea certification

    2019-05-13T10:08:00Z

    Asdomar, the canned tuna brand produced by Italian firm Generale Conserve, has confirmed its commitment to sustainability with Friend of the Sea certification.

  • MaxSea launches TZ v4
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    MaxSea launches TZ v4

    2019-05-13T09:00:00Z

    MaxSea’s TZ Professional v4 has been released, bringing with it a number of new features that expand its functionality for fishing.

  • Turnkey deck installations from Slippurinn
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    Turnkey deck installations from Slippurinn

    2019-05-13T07:00:00Z

    The Slippurinn Akureyri shipyard has contracted to deliver turnkey catch handling deck systems for fresher trawlers Kaldbakur and Björgúlfur.

  • Babord: Harbour to Home
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    Babord: Harbour to Home

    2019-05-12T07:00:00Z

    Based firmly in the Norwegian port of Måløy with its long fishing tradition, Babord is a new venture with a number of interesting twists on the process of bringing seafood to the consumer.

  • Congressman Don Young Photo: Don Young
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    Congress moves to ban ocean fish farming

    2019-05-10T09:27:00Z

    United States Congressman Don Young has introduced the Keep Finfish Free Act which places a moratorium on commercial permitting of marine finfish aquaculture facilities in federally controlled areas of the ocean.

  • The OFCF and FFA have been agreeing priorities for Pacific fisheries Photo: FFA
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    FFA and Japan agree Pacific fisheries support

    2019-05-10T09:18:00Z

    Observer training, maritime boundaries and new training initiatives were on the agenda of a high-level meeting in Honiara between the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and senior representatives of the Overseas Fisheries Cooperation Foundation (OFCF) of Japan.

  • Chris Ninnes and Julie Kuchepatov signing the MOU at this year's Seafood Expo North America in Boston Photo: ASC
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    ASC and Fair Trade focus on Indonesia

    2019-05-09T07:04:00Z

    The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Fair Trade USA have joined forces to drive improvements in the aquaculture sector in Indonesia, the second biggest producer of farmed fish in the world.

  • BluGlacier is joining the GSSI as funding partner Photo: BluGlacier
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    BluGlacier joins GSSI as funding partner

    2019-05-09T06:57:00Z

    The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) has announced that BluGlacier has joined the GSSI Global Partnership as a funding partner.

  • JDOT Logistics offers Scottish processors an overnight distribution service to mainland Europe Photo: JDOT Logistics
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    Scottish seafood next day Europe delivery

    2019-05-08T10:26:00Z

    A new seafood logistics company has been launched in Scotland, offering Scottish fish and shellfish processors an overnight distribution service to mainland Europe.

  • Seafish has welcomed the first group certification for responsible practice, awarded to SWFPA Photo: Seafish
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    First RFS group certification awarded

    2019-05-08T10:18:00Z

    Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, has welcomed the first group certification under the Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS), a certification programme for commercial fishing vessels which recognises best practice in fishing operations and crew welfare.

  • FoodTray for sustainable MAP packaging
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    FoodTray for sustainable MAP packaging

    2019-05-08T07:30:00Z

    New laws on packaging which came into force in Germany on 1st January 2019 requires significantly higher recycling rates for plastic packaging and will have far-reaching consequences for industry, and GEA has responded with a new combined solution for sustainable food packaging, which it is presenting at IFFA in Frankfurt.

  • Continuing demand for Scottish seafood
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    Continuing demand for Scottish seafood

    2019-05-07T10:42:00Z

    It’s business as usual for more than fifty of Scotland’s seafood companies at Seafood Expo Global in Brussels to keep up communication and expand their relationships within Europe and the rest of the world.

  • WAFIC CEO stands down
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    WAFIC CEO stands down

    2019-05-07T09:30:00Z

    It was announced today that the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Harrison, will be moving on, effective immediately, to pursue new opportunities after more than five years at not-for-profit WAFIC.

  • Bird control
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    Bird deterrent device protects fish

    2019-05-07T08:00:00Z

    A bird deterrent device that takes advantage of the fear reflex birds have for green light has been successful in helping protect fish farms from bird attacks and disease.